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5k Events
5k (or 3.1mile) running events are hugely popular and easily accessible, especially with the wide variety that California has on offer. Fun runs are a great way of getting kids, friends, family, or even the dog involved with running. These races often require fancy dress or getting covered in bubbles, colors, or mud! They also sometimes have a charitable focus, so they are great opportunities for fundraising and community-building whilst keeping fit. Many larger running festivals often offer a 5k distance event, so that runners of all abilities can get involved. For example, at the Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon, which attracts over 20,000 participants each year, there is a 5k option on the same day. However, our personal favorite 5k event in California is the Carlsbad 5000, which is a super fast, record-breaking course. It has a big atmosphere, and always treats racers to a well-earned craft beer at the finish line.
Saturday 30 Mar 2024
1. Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 30 Mar 2024
2. Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 30 Mar 2024
3. Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 4 May 2024
4. Wine Lovers Run LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
(1 reviews)
Saturday 11 May 2024
5. Autism Shero Run
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k and more
(1 reviews)
Saturday 15 Jun 2024
6. Sugar Daddy Half Marathon, 10k & 5k
Santa Clarita, California
half marathon, 5k, 10k and more
(6 reviews)
Saturday 29 Jun 2024
7. Snails Keep MOVING Run LA
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 6 Jul 2024
8. Run SACRAMENTO 'CITY OF TREES' 5K/10K/13.1 SUMMER
Sacramento, California
5k
Saturday 10 Aug 2024
9. Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, Nevada
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday 10 Aug 2024
10. Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 LA
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday 10 Aug 2024
11. Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday 21 Sept 2024
12. Be the Light 5k & 10k
Santa Clarita, California
5k, 10k
Saturday 5 Oct 2024
13. SPACEROCK Trail Race
Agua Dulce, California
half marathon, 5k, 10k and more
(2 reviews)
Sunday 27 Oct 2024
14. Hidden World 5k & 10k
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k and more
(1 reviews)
Saturday 30 Mar 2024
15. Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 30 Mar 2024
16. Sunrise Marathon SAN DIEGO
San Diego, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday 30 Mar 2024
17. Run SAN DIEGO 5K/10K/13.1 SPRING
San Diego, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
18. Arbor Day: Run for Earth SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
19. Arbor Day: Run for Earth REDDING
Redding, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
20. Arbor Day: Run for Earth LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
21. Arbor Day: Run for Earth LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, Nevada
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
22. Arbor Day: Run for Earth SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
23. Arbor Day: Run for Earth SAN DIEGO
San Diego, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 4 May 2024
24. Cinco De Mayo: Run Against All Odds SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 4 May 2024
25. Cinco De Mayo: Run Against All Odds SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 4 May 2024
26. Cinco De Mayo: Run Against All Odds LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 6 Jul 2024
27. July 4th Freedom Run LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, Nevada
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 6 Jul 2024
28. July 4th Freedom Run SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 6 Jul 2024
29. July 4th Freedom Run SAN DIEGO
San Diego, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Saturday 10 Aug 2024
30. Sloth Runners Race 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, California
5k, 10k, half marathon
Saturday 6 Apr 2024
31. Bedrock Valley Trail Runs
Hemet, California
marathon, half marathon, 5k and more
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
33. Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Shasta Lake, California
half marathon, 10k, 5k
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
34. Big 5 El Segundo PTA Run for Education 5K/10K
El Segundo, California
5k, 10k and more
Saturday 7 Dec 2024
42. Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run
Alameda, California
5k and more
Saturday 7 Dec 2024
43. 13th Annual 5K Run & Walk for Kids' Growth, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
5k
Saturday 13 Apr 2024
47. 39th Nature Made Great Race: Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 15K, 10M, 1M
Agoura Hills, California
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
Saturday 27 Apr 2024
48. Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
Ventura, California
marathon, half marathon, 5k, 10k and more