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    5Ks in California

    Every 5k we track across California, sorted by date. Each card shows deterministic 0–100 scores for beginner-friendliness, PR potential, value, vibe, and family appeal.

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    Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Fresno, California
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    SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Huntington Beach, California
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    RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026
    Bakersfield, California
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    DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026
    Clovis, California
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    Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026
    Huntington Beach, California
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    Sharsheret West Coast Dash

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026
    Playa Del Rey, California
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    Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

    Sun, Oct 25, 2026
    Fair Oaks, California
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    USS Hornet Halloween 5k

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026
    Alameda, California
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    Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Sacramento, California
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    ZombieRunner Halloween

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    San Jose, California
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    PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sat, Oct 31, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026
    Newport Beach, California
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    Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026
    Chico, California
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    Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026
    Long beach, California
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    Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

    Sun, Nov 1, 2026
    Oakland, California
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    RUN FOR FREEDOM

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    San Dimas, California
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    Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Palm Springs, California
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    Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

    Sat, Nov 7, 2026
    Tulare, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Camp Turkey Terror: After Dark- Friday the 13th Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Fri, Nov 13, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Fremont, California
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    Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Three Rivers, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles

    Sun, Nov 15, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Artesia, California
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    Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

    Sat, Nov 21, 2026
    Lake View Terrace, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    LA Classic Turkey Trot

    Sun, Nov 22, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

    Sun, Nov 22, 2026
    Santa Monica, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Friendsgiving: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sun, Nov 22, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center

    Sun, Nov 22, 2026
    Anaheim, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Oakland Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Oakland, California
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    Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Bakersfield, California
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    Santa Rosa Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Santa Rosa, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Fresno Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Fresno, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Irvine, California
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    CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Clovis, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Zoom Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    San Jose, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Bonita, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    San Ramon, California
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    Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Palm Desert, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    Concord, California
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    🦃 Turkey Trot

    Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

    Thu, Nov 26, 2026
    San Jose, California
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    Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    SHAY 5K Run/Walk

    Sat, Nov 28, 2026
    Delano, California
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    The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

    Fri, Dec 4, 2026
    San Francisco, California
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    Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    Alameda, California
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    16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    American Canyon, California
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    South Pasadena Tiger Run 5K/10K

    Sat, Dec 5, 2026
    South Pasadena, California
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    Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sun, Dec 6, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Canoga Park, California
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    Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Fresno, California
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    Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Huntington Beach, California
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    Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    Ohana Holiday Run

    Sun, Dec 13, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

    Sat, Dec 19, 2026
    Bakersfield, California
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    ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

    Sat, Dec 19, 2026
    Escondido, California
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