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Red White and Run

Long Beach · 32 km away

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Stars and Stripes 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

long beach · 32 km away

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33rd Annual Village Runner 4th of July Runs

Redondo Beach · 29 km away

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Orange Park Acres 5k

Orange · 51 km away

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Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run

Pacific Palisades · 25 km away

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Claremont Freedom 5K

Claremont · 49 km away

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Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K

Anaheim · 48 km away

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Woodbridge Village Association 50th Anniversary - Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run

Irvine · 59 km away

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Independence Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

long beach · 32 km away

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Palmdale's Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k

Palmdale · 59 km away

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20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - A Run for Joy to benefit NEGU

Ladera Ranch · 79 km away

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Stars, Stripes, & Sneakers 5K, 10K

Venice Beach · 22 km away

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JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K

San Marino · 15 km away

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Huntington Beach · 47 km away

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La Palma Fitness Run for Fun

La Palma · 30 km away

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

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2026 YMCA Run in the Parks 5K & Kid's Race

Laguna Niguel · 76 km away

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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

IRVINE · 60 km away

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Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

Newhall · 42 km away

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Simi Valley · 49 km away

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Red, White & Blue 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Van Nuys · 28 km away

JUL 19

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Newport Beach · 58 km away

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The Mt. Baldy 5000

Mt Baldy · 62 km away

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Summer Luau Run 5K & 10k

Los Angeles · 11 km away

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Endless Summer in the LBC

Long Beach · 32 km away

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CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler

Long Beach · 32 km away

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Summer Break 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

long beach · 32 km away

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Echo Park Lotus Run

Los Angeles · 3 km away

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Valley Crest Trails

Los Angeles (Tarzana) · 30 km away

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Jodi's Kobe Year 5K

Los Angeles · 26 km away

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LBC Summer Breeze – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach · 32 km away

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Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs

Long Beach · 32 km away

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Hot to Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Los Angeles · 11 km away

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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K

Venice · 23 km away

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Rockin’ Summer 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

South El Monte · 18 km away

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CaliFlow Verano Run - Griffith Park Summer 5K • 10K • 1 Miler

Los Angeles · 11 km away

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES , July

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Summer Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

long beach · 32 km away

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BOO-gie FUR-ight Night Glow Run - SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Long Beach · 32 km away

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3rd Annual TRANS PRIDE 5K

Los Angeles · 11 km away

Los Angeles · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Los Angeles

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Superheroes Triumph! 5K OC 2026

Superheroes Triumph! 5K OC is an annual 5K run, walk, and roll at Mason Regional Park in Irvine, California. The event accommodates a wide range of abilities, with a superhero theme reflected in participant perks: every participant receives a cape, a race bib, and a finisher medal. The course is chip timed, fast, and gently rolling, allowing runners a competitive 5K while walkers and rollers navigate a manageable park route. The setup is straightforward: snacks are provided before and after the race, the theme encourages costumes, and the format places first-timers, families, and regular runners on the same course.

Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

The Mean Girls 5K, 10K and Half Marathon transforms the LA River Path into North Shore High for a comedy-themed running event in Canoga Park. This race is part of Jed and Ted's Excellent Races, a San Fernando Valley series focused on '80s and '90s movie and TV themes, offering a relaxed, low-stress atmosphere rather than a large-city marathon feel. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with the themed setup accommodating casual runners, local regulars, and those seeking a longer distance. The primary course begins in Canoga Park, following the paved LA River path. The 10K is an out-and-back covering approximately three miles of continuous path without any traffic crossings. 5K participants utilize a portion of this route, while half marathoners complete the course twice with an additional section. Refreshments are available at the start line and the 5K turnaround. The decorations are understated but align with the theme, the medals are unique to each race, and the finish area is relaxed, allowing runners to converse with race directors and begin recognizing other participants over time.

Spooky Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Spooky Dash is a Halloween-themed race series in Long Beach offering four distances: 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon. It accommodates a broad range of participants, from families and novices to those seeking a longer beach run. The course is straightforward: runners use a public path, sharing it with pedestrians and cyclists, and follow marked out-and-back loops. The 5k is a single out-and-back, the 10k is two laps, and the 15k is three laps. The half marathon consists of three 4.36-mile loops, making the structure clear before race day. Aid stations are located at turnarounds and the start/finish, providing water, Gatorade, and Gu. Registration includes a custom finisher medal, a drawstring bag, complimentary race photos, snacks, samples, and online results available soon after the event.

Cabrillo Beach 5K

The Cabrillo Beach 5K is a running event held at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, on an October morning. The race offers a 5K, a 10K, and a Top Dog Division for participants running with a dog; the dog entry is listed separately and does not include a shirt. The course is flat, following the oceanfront from the Cabrillo Beach area near 3800 Stephen M White Drive. This makes it suitable for first-time runners, walkers, and those seeking a simple road race over a technical course. This event is noted as the first annual Cabrillo Beach Run. Standard race registration includes a T-shirt and finisher medal with packet pickup. Race-day registration closes before the events begin, with the 10K starting before the 5K.

Palos Verdes Trails 5K

The Palos Verdes Trails 5K is a trail run and walk held at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates. The route utilizes the Palos Verdes horse trails, avoiding paved roads and street crossings. The course consists of well-maintained dirt paths across gently rolling terrain, shaded by eucalyptus trees. Funds raised benefit Strides in Recovery, a local nonprofit assisting individuals in Los Angeles County addiction treatment programs with goal-setting and physical conditioning, from 5K distances to marathons.

Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K

The Reyes Adobe Days “RAD” 5K is a short road race in Agoura Hills, California. The start and finish are at Whizin Market Square on Roadside Drive. It is paired with a kids’ mile, accommodating runners seeking a quick 5K and families with younger finishers. The 5K follows a flat, fast, previously certified course, suitable for pacing or aiming for a strong time. Age-group awards are presented three deep with custom medals. Kids’ mile finishers also receive custom medals, and a portion of the race proceeds benefits a designated charity.

2XU Long Beach Marathon

Before sunrise, runners begin on Shoreline Drive for the 2XU Long Beach Marathon, a 26-mile, 385-yard road race in Long Beach, California. The race weekend also features a half marathon, which can attract a larger field than the full marathon. The event originated in the early 1980s, paused during the 1990s due to financial difficulties, and then resumed under new leadership. Recent marathons have seen thousands of participants, a full half marathon field, and runners representing dozens of countries. The course covers much of Long Beach in a single loop. It directs runners through The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, onto a 710 Freeway on-ramp, over Queensway Bridge toward the Queen Mary, around the Rainbow Harbor lighthouse, and returns through the start area before heading toward the ocean. The middle section runs alongside the Pacific, through Belmont Shore, past Marine Stadium, around Colorado Lagoon, and by Long Beach Recreation Golf Course. Miles 16 to 20 involve a loop through Cal State Long Beach, after which Ocean Boulevard leads runners back to the Shoreline Drive finish. Local runner Kenny Williams completed every edition for the race's first forty years, and multiple other individuals had not missed a race weekend.

Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

The Long Beach Race for Rare is a 5K run and walk held at Granada Launch Ramp on East Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, California. The morning features a timed 5K run, a 5K walk, a virtual 5K option, and a picnic-only entry for those wishing to support the cause without participating in the course. Local hosts Lynn and Scott Hopkins coordinate the event with the National MPS Society, with proceeds benefiting that group’s efforts for families affected by MPS and ML conditions. The event begins with onsite registration, packet pickup, and pre-race entertainment prior to the 5K. It then proceeds to awards, a raffle, and a beachside picnic with lunch included in registration. The cause is the primary motivation for attendance: rare diseases impact approximately 10% of Americans, fewer than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment, and many children with rare conditions pass away at a young age. This is a community race, not an elite competition, centered on families, local supporters, walkers, runners, and individuals raising awareness for rare disease care and research.

Bagel Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Bubble Run | Irvine 2026

Bubble Run Irvine is a family-friendly foam run at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California, near Irvine. It follows a relaxed 5K-style format, focusing on participation rather than speed: adults, kids, and people with strollers can run, walk, dance, or play their way across up to 3 miles. Participants typically begin in white T-shirts, allowing the colored foam to create a visual effect by the finish. The course guides participants through Foam Bogs, each containing a different color of 100% safe foam and ample bubbles to coat everyone from head to toe. Staff, known as Bubble-teers, assist in ensuring participants are thoroughly foamed. The event's description likens the experience to moving through Willy Wonka’s factory. Starts are organized in waves, with heats divided into smaller groups, contributing to a day that feels more like a continuous family festival than a standard road race.

RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race Weekend October 2026

The RunThrough USA Long Beach Race Weekend offers a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, starting at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach, California. Participants can select from 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, or 13.1 miles along the coast of the Los Angeles area. The course is designed for fast times, with the Long Beach coastline serving as the primary scenery. RunThrough organizes the event, providing marshals to direct runners and encourage them at the finish. Post-race, the event village will offer food and beverages, including hot coffee and complimentary partner items.

Montebello Heritage 5K/10K

The Montebello Heritage 5K/10K is an annual October running event in Montebello, California, offering both 5K and 10K distances. Both races begin at 1301 W. Whittier Boulevard, with the 5K starting at Montebello City Park. The event commences in the morning and is part of the Montebello Heritage Festival. The course follows historic Whittier Boulevard, connecting the race to a central Montebello street. This is a community-focused race, not exclusively for elite runners. The entry fee is the same for both distances, and all participants receive a shirt and medal.

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About 5K races in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Training Notes

Los Angeles hosts 207 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Griffith Park when they want dirt, fire roads, Observatory loops, and that classic push behind the Hollywood sign. Runyon Canyon gives short, punchy climbs near Franklin and Fuller, while Silver Lake Reservoir, Echo Park Lake, Lake Hollywood Reservoir, and Elysian Park keep easy miles social. The Strand and Ballona Creek handle long Z2 days, and San Vicente works for quality sessions with a subtle incline. BlacklistLA, Koreatown Run Club, DTLA Running Group, Pasadena Pacers, LA Frontrunners, and L.A. Leggers keep the calendar full. The Los Angeles Marathon is the anchor event, with Turkey Trot LA 2026 and Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k in the mix.

Locals ride from the beach to the canyons, then pretend the climbing was the plan all along. PCH, Malibu, Palos Verdes, Marina del Rey to San Vicente, and the beach bike path through Hermosa cover base miles and fast group work. Griffith Park gravel rides stay close, while Angeles National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains bring singletrack-adjacent gravel, steep fire roads, and proper gran fondo legs. Mt. Baldy, Mt Wilson, Mt Lowe, Angeles Crest Hwy, Saddle Peak, Latigo, Encinal, Deer Creek, and Glendora Mountain Road hold the climbs. RCCLA, Velo Club La Grange, LA Wheelmen, Pasadena Athletic Association, Montrose Ride, NOW Ride, and Critical Mass keep riders moving.

Los Angeles trains year-round, but locals treat the calendar like a map of microclimates. Winter and spring make Topanga State Park, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the San Gabriel Mountains lush and in bloom, so trail runs, gravel days, and long climbs feel best then. August is the hottest month, and September and October can still bring heatwaves, so coastal routes matter. The beach runs about 10 degrees cooler than inland, which makes The Strand, Ballona Creek, PCH, and Santa Monica smart picks for summer Z2. Winter stays mild, and mountain weather can change quickly above elevation.