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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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    9/11 Run to Remember

    Sat, Sep 5, 2026
    Clovis, California
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    Ryan's Ranch Run

    Sun, Sep 6, 2026
    Pismo Beach, California
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    LSA's Run Home 2026

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Los Gatos, California
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    Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    San Diego Neighborhood Cruise 5K & 10K Run/Walk

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Sacramento, California
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    National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    San Francisco, California
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    Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Sacramento, California
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    Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    San Francisco, California
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    National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Sep 12, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    Seasonal Confusion 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sun, Sep 13, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    Hunter's Heart Foundation - A World Beyond Wheels 5K Walk, Run, Ride 2026

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    South El Monte, California
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    Race to Cure Sarcoma San Diego

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Canoga Park, California
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    The Aloha Run

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Clovis, California
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    Kiwanis River Run

    Sat, Sep 19, 2026
    Fresno, California
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    Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Sacramento, California
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    Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    San Francisco, California
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    Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Sacramento, California
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    Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    San Francisco, California
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    Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026
    Huntington Beach, California
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    Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sun, Sep 27, 2026
    Long Beach, California
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    Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Canoga Park, California
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    Cabrillo Beach 5K/10K

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    San Pedro, California
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    Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    Palos Verdes Trails 5K

    Sun, Oct 4, 2026
    Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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    Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

    Sat, Oct 10, 2026
    Los Angeles, California
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    2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K

    Sun, Oct 11, 2026
    San Diego, California
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    OktoberFest Pumpkin Run

    Sun, Oct 11, 2026
    Fresno, California
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    Springville Apple Run

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Springville, California
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    Heart of Cool Trail Run

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Cool, California
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    Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026
    Canoga Park, California
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    Pre Registration 2026 - Beverly Hills Run of the Stars

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Beverly Hills, California
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    2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Playa Del Rey, California
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    Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Huntington Beach, California
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    MISSION INN RUN

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Riverside, California
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    The Fresno Donut Run

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    Fresno, California
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    SD HipHop 5k

    Sun, Oct 18, 2026
    San Diego, California
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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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    Top metros in California for 5ks

    Cities in California with the most 5k races on the calendar.

    Los Angeles9San Diego8Sacramento5Long Beach5San Francisco4Fresno4Huntington Beach4Clovis3Canoga Park3Playa Del Rey2Pismo Beach1Los Gatos1