5K races in California, United States
Find 5k races in California, United States. Compare 27 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October, SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race and Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall.
29 listed events · 27 with upcoming dates
Upcoming 5k races
27 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October
USALong Beach, California
Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October in Long Beach.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race
USAHuntington Beach, California
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race in Huntington Beach, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall
USAPollock Pines, California
Autumn trail races around Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Newport Dunes Runs
USANewport Beach, California
Cal Tri Newport Dunes Runs in Newport Beach, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗10th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K
USALake Forest, California
10th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K in Lake Forest, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K
USAAnaheim, California
Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K in Anaheim, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile
USAIrvine, California
Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile in Irvine, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Calero Trail Run Winter
USASan Jose, California
Winter trail races on Calero County Park’s singletrack and rolling dirt paths, with several distances from one mile to an ultra.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K
USAHuntington Beach, California
Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K in Huntington Beach, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Brazen New Year’s Day
USACastro Valley, California
New Year’s Day trail races around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon
USAHuntington Beach, California
Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon in Huntington Beach, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Hacienda Hills Trail Run – Winter
USASan Jose, California
Winter trail races through the hills of Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
USAEscondido, California
Trail races through San Pasqual Valley and around Lake Hodges, with shorter and junior options.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run
USAEl Dorado Hills, California
Trail races beside Folsom Lake, mainly on singletrack with some dirt road.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Del Dios Trail Race
USAEscondido, California
Trail races around Lake Hodges, with singletrack and dirt service roads.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Coyote Hills
USAFremont, California
Races on a mixture of paved paths, dirt trails and boardwalks at Coyote Hills Regional Park.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Bay Breeze
USASan Leandro, California
A half marathon, 10K and 5K by the bay from San Leandro Marina Park.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Victory
USARichmond, California
Flat races along the San Francisco Bay Trail from Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Los Angeles Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo
USALos Angeles, California
Los Angeles Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo in Los Angeles, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Lake Perris Runs
USAPerris, California
Cal Tri Lake Perris Runs in Perris, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo
USAIrvine, California
Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo in Irvine, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Ventura Runs
USAVentura, California
Cal Tri Ventura Runs in Ventura, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sports Spectacular 5K/10K
USAHuntington Beach, California
Sports Spectacular 5K/10K in Huntington Beach, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri Castaic Lake Runs
USACastaic, California
Cal Tri Castaic Lake Runs in Castaic, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cal Tri La Crema Runs
USAWindsor, California
Cal Tri La Crema Runs in Windsor, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon
USAGreen Valley Lake, California
Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon in Green Valley Lake, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk
USAHuntington Beach, California
SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk in Huntington Beach, United States.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Cal Tri Los Angeles Runs
USAPlaya Del Rey, California
Cal Tri Los Angeles Runs in Playa Del Rey, United States.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Carlsbad 5000
USACarlsbad, California
Historical road results from Carlsbad 5000.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in California
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Huntington Beach (5), Escondido (2), Irvine (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about 5k races in California
Which 5k races are coming up in California, United States?
Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October is listed for 24 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race is listed for 24 October 2026. Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall is listed for 24 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
Where can I find race entry details for California, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.