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5k Events in California 2024-2025
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, Jan 11, 2025
49. San Diego 50 & Trail Runs
Escondido, California
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10 miles, 5k and more
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025
50. Red Rock Canyon Marathon, 1/2, and 5K
Las Vegas, Nevada
5k, half marathon, marathon
Saturday, Apr 27, 2024
53. Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo
Irvine, California
5k
Saturday, Apr 27, 2024
54. Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
Ventura, California
marathon, half marathon, 5k, 10k and more
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024
55. Pleasanton Run for Education presented by Workday
Pleasanton, California
5k, 10k and more
Sunday, Apr 28, 2024
56. Aut2Run for Autism (15K, 5K, 10K, Fun-K, 1 Mile & Virtual Race)
Camarillo, California
10k, 5k and more
Sunday, May 5, 2024
57. SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE
Huntington Beach, California
5k and more
Sunday, May 19, 2024
61. 5K Dash for Dance & 1 Mile Boogie Woogie Fun Run
Petaluma, California
5k and more
Saturday, Jun 29, 2024
63. Running with the Devil 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, and 50K
Clark County, Nevada
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Thursday, Jul 4, 2024
64. IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile
Irvine, California
5k and more
Thursday, Jul 4, 2024
66. 2024 Independence Day Classic Event - 40th Anniversary
Santa Clarita, California
5k, 10k and more
Thursday, Jul 4, 2024
67. 17th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - July 4th 2023
Ladera Ranch, California
5k, 10k and more
Saturday, Aug 3, 2024
68. Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon
San Bernardino County, California
5k, 10k
Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
69. Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight
Nevada, Nevada
5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon
Sunday, Sep 22, 2024
71. 8th Annual SJVRC OneMile4OneChild Charity Run 2024
San Jose, California
5k, 10k and more
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024
72. Dove Dash 1K/5K Walk/Run & Pancake Breakfast
Orange County, California
5k and more
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024
73. 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Sunset Run Presented by UCLA Health
Los Angeles, California
5k, 10k and more
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024
74. Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: Oct 6th, 2024
Beverly Hills, California
5k and more
Sunday, Oct 13, 2024
75. 2024 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Weott, California
half marathon, 5k, marathon
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
76. 2nd Annual THE HIDDEN WORLD 5K /10K ALL WHITE RUN/WALK w/ LISARAYE
Los Angeles, California
10k, 5k
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
77. 2024 PRE-SALE Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, California
half marathon, 5k
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024
78. Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K
Oxnard, California
half marathon, 5k and more
Sunday, Dec 29, 2024
80. Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon
Huntington Beach, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
Sunday, Mar 2, 2025
81. Livermore Valley Half Marathon
Livermore, California
half marathon, 5k and more
Saturday, Apr 20, 2024
88. Running off the Crazy Full Moon Run- 5K, 10K, 10 Miler and Half Marathon
Long Beach, California
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
