5K races in California, United States — 2026 running calendar

Cabrillo Beach 5K

San Pedro, California, United States

03 Oct, 2026 (Sat)

$55.00

Running

5K 10K

Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Canoga Park, California, United States

03 Oct, 2026 (Sat)

$34.99

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon

2025 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk

Bakersfield, California, United States

03 Oct, 2026 (Sat)

$15.00 - $35.00

Running, Walking

5K 1K

Palm Desert Torch Relay

Palm Desert, California, United States

03 Oct, 2026 (Sat)

Free

Running

5K

Palos Verdes Trails 5K

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States

04 Oct, 2026 (Sun)

Free - $45.00

Running

5K

Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

San Diego, California, United States

04 Oct, 2026 (Sun)

$28.50 - $42.50

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon

Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Bakersfield, California, United States

04 Oct, 2026 (Sun)

$40.00 - $70.00

Running

Half-Marathon 10K 5K

Peace Officer Memorial Run

Modesto, California, United States

04 Oct, 2026 (Sun)

Free - $120.00

Running

Half-Marathon 5K 1K +3

Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K

Agoura Hills, California, United States

04 Oct, 2026 (Sun)

$20.00 - $40.00

Running

5K 1.6K

Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run)

Riverbank, California, United States

10 Oct, 2026 (Sat)

$25.00 - $60.00

Running

5K 10K 1.6K +10

Bold Breakthroughs 2026 Csnk2A1 Foundation Virtual Run, Walk & Roll

Burlingame, California, United States

10 Oct, 2026 (Sat) – 11 Oct, 2026

$30.00

Running

1.6K 5K

Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California, United States

10 Oct, 2026 (Sat) – 28 Nov, 2026

$30.00 - $45.00

Running

5K 10K Half-Marathon 1.6K +8