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4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run
Brentwood · 75 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
July 4th Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Fourth of July Run Crime Out of Roseville
Roseville · 26 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Folsom Firecracker - Vendor Registration
Folsom · 28 km away
JUL 3
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Davis Moonlight Run
Davis · 19 km away
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25JUL
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Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon & Rosé 5K
Napa · 73 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Run for Coffee Lovers SACRAMENTO
West Sacramento · 3 km away
AUG 4
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
The Cookie Dash Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento
22AUG
Run · road · 5K
Run for George 5K
Sacramento
22AUG
Run · road · 5K
Race for the Arts 5K
Sacramento · 4 km away
23AUG
Run · trail · 5K
The Good Dog-Dirty Dog 5K & 10K Trail Runs
Granite Bay · 35 km away
SEP 14
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Taco The Town 5K & 10K
Stockton · 61 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
MUDGIRL Sacramento
Sacramento
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
Race To Slow The Pace
Lodi · 59 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
Gold Country Run 10K, 5K and Kids K Presented by Marshall
El Dorado Hills · 38 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run with the Cops 5K
Sacramento · 1 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run for Coffee 5k / 10k / 13.1 - Roseville
Rocklin · 32 km away
19SEP
Run · trail · 5K
The Gold Rush Growler 10 Mile & 5K Trail Runs
Granite Bay · 35 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Hot Pink Fun Run - Bubbles & Brews
Roseville · 26 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 Sacramento September
Sacramento
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Urban Cow Weekend 2026
Sacramento · 4 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
CASA Superhero Run 2026
Lodi · 51 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Oktoberfest Run SACRAMENTO
Sacramento
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Urban Cow Half Marathon Weekend
Sacramento
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
The Auburn Half Marathon 2026
Auburn · 50 km away
Sacramento · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Sacramento
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2026 SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Napa Valley Fall Date
The SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Napa Valley Fall Date is a running and walking event at Sunrise Ranch Winery in American Canyon, near the southern end of Napa Valley. The options are a 5K Wicked Wine Run, a 1K Wine Walk, or a combined option for those wanting to do both. It suits runners seeking a short race and walkers primarily there for the vineyard setting and wine stops.
The courses utilize vineyard properties, with the 1K routed around four wine sampling stations from partner vineyards. The 5K provides finishers a complimentary glass of wine at the finish line. Afterward, the event includes a party with a live DJ, food trucks, additional wine for purchase, and games. Wicked Wine Run organizes it, and participation also supports charity partners.
California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall
The California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall takes place in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, approximately 40 miles from Sacramento. Participants can select from a Kids Run, 5K, 10K, 15K, or half marathon, accommodating families and runners seeking a challenging, hilly long-distance run. The location is historically significant as the site of the 1848 gold discovery, situated along the South Fork of the American River in the Sierra foothills.
The courses incorporate a blend of singletrack dirt paths and some paved segments, featuring switchbacks, undulating terrain, level areas, and moderately technical ascents and descents. The 5K route follows the Monroe Ridge Trail, ascending about 500 feet above the meadows. Longer races involve loops and include a steep half-mile fire road. Elevation gain increases with distance, ranging from 600 feet for the 5K to 2,493 feet for the half marathon. The event proceeds regardless of weather, with potential for cold mornings. The course is supported by two aid stations and a water stop. Medals are awarded to finishers of the 5K through half marathon, with a 4.5-hour time limit for all participants.
Heart of Cool Trail Run
The Heart of Cool Trail Run takes place in Cool, California, a small Sierra Foothills town of approximately 4,000 residents. It provides 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all run on unpaved local trails. The race headquarters is located at 860 Cave Valley Road. This event occurs in the fall and began in 2016. It features a low-profile course: the start is at about 1,500 feet elevation, and the highest point reaches approximately 1,550 feet.
The race is designed for families and trail runners alike, offering walk-friendly shorter distances and family pricing for the 5K and 10K. Paid child care is available for young children. Proceeds benefit youth programs within the Black Oak Mine Unified School District, supporting areas such as agriculture, engineering, and visual and performing arts. Additionally, some funds contribute to a Camp Taylor scholarship for a child with heart disease. Situated near Gold Rush historical areas, the run incorporates a local history theme alongside its Sierra Foothills trail setting.
Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders
The Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders begins and ends at Vernon Street Town Square in Downtown Roseville, California. This is a themed charity run with an attached community festival, focused on support for people affected by bleeding disorders. Participants can select a short 1.6 km option or a timed 5K. The event embraces its Halloween theme, encouraging capes, costumes, and vampire accessories.
The 5K course follows local trails instead of a large city road course. All 5K finishers receive a special Vampire Run medal and entry to the festival. The day also features a Bleeding Disorders Remembrance Ceremony, adding a personal purpose beyond a typical fun run. Following the run, attendees can stay for coffee, juice, donuts, sno cones, popcorn, snacks, carnival games, and other festival activities.
Night Nation Run - Sacramento
Night Nation Run - Sacramento is an October fun run in Sacramento focused on music, lights, and a post-race party. The series describes itself as the world's first Running Music Festival, emphasizing a night event where participants wear glow gear and move through a party-style course, rather than a fast road race or a strictly competitive field.
The route features live DJs, bubble zones, light shows, neon, and black lights, leading finishers to a main-stage after-party with headliner DJs. Registration provides a race bib, glow necklace, giveaways, after-party admission, and a T-shirt for Premium and VIP entries. The Night Nation Run community has over 2 million participants globally, and the series partners with Stand Up To Cancer as its official charity.
2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest
The Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest starts and finishes at Rotary Park on Main Street in Winters, California. This Halloween-season run/walk is hosted by the Winters Runners and Walkers Club Charity as part of the three-day Winters Harvest Festival. It includes a 10K, a 5K, and a 1 Mile Kids Monster Dash and adult run/walk. The 10K starts first, the 5K follows, and the 1 Mile event goes later, allowing for both timed runners and families with children.
All routes stay within the city of Winters, making this a local town event. The 5K and 10K are timed, with place awards for the top three men and women in each distance. The 1 Mile is untimed. Finishers receive race bibs, custom tech tees, and medals. 5K and 10K finishers also receive free Hooby's Beverages. Costumes are part of every race, with awards for Best Individual and Best Group in each event. Proceeds support outdoor fitness equipment for Winters Walnut Park, donated to the City of Winters.
Day of The Dead 5K & 10k
The Day of The Dead 5K & 10K is a Sacramento race held at North Natomas Regional Park. The in-person 5K begins at 9 a.m. A virtual 5K option is also available. Registration costs $40 per athlete and includes a race T-shirt.
The race is open to youth, adult, and masters runners, accommodating a wide age range. It is sanctioned by USATF, and registration is managed through RunSignup.
Haunted Sacramento 5K, 10K
The Haunted Sacramento 5K, 10K is a Halloween running event in Sacramento, California, offering 5K and 10K distances. It is structured less like a traditional road race and more like a Halloween exploration using a map, incorporating elements of adventure racing, mixed terrain, orienteering, and road running.
Participants navigate East Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood, chosen for its streets decorated extensively for Halloween. The event is presented as trick-or-treating for adults and families. It accommodates teams of one to five, making it suitable for solo runners, small groups, and families seeking a race focused on costumes, neighborhood discovery, and Halloween decorations.
RMH BC & Yukon Boundary Bay
Boundary Bay is a late-fall race series held at Boundary Bay Park, Centennial Beach in Delta, British Columbia, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 4-person marathon relay distances. The marathon is presented as a final opportunity for runners aiming for a Boston qualifying time, featuring a straightforward course: a completely flat gravel oceanside trail with no elevation gain.
All distances follow an out-and-back route along British Columbia's southern coast, allowing participants to run beside Boundary Bay instead of through city streets. The course offers views across the Salish Sea towards the San Juan Islands, with migratory birds present and ocean weather as the primary variable. The race supports Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. Organizers acknowledge the late-season timing by advising runners to dress warmly, bring dry clothes, and appreciate the clock-change weekend that may provide an extra hour of sleep.
Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run to benefit Hands of Hope
The Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot starts and finishes at Riverbend Elementary on Stewart Road in Yuba City, California. It is a Thanksgiving-season community run/walk with both 5k and 10k options, and both distances start in the morning after sign-in.
Runners and walkers choose the shorter 5k or the longer 10k, so the event works for families, casual participants, and people who want a bit more distance. The race benefits Hands of Hope, and early registrants are guaranteed a unisex short-sleeve T-shirt.
Davis Turkey Trot
The Davis Turkey Trot, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in Davis, California, begins at 6th and C Streets for all timed races. It offers participants a choice of distances on one morning: 1 mile, 2 mile, 5K, 10K, and half marathon, along with a children's run. The event typically draws between 1,000 and 5,000 participants, creating a busy, community-focused atmosphere.
The courses are noted for being fast and flat, suitable for beginners, families, and those aiming for a consistent pace. The half marathon is not a Boston Qualifier. The event incorporates the holiday spirit through its shirts, post-race activities, and finisher medals for human and canine participants. Packet pickup is offered the day before and on race morning, with parking at Davis High School and bib pickup located near the finish line on race day.
2026 Run Against Hunger
Run Against Hunger is an annual run and walk in Stockton, California, held at 404 W. Fremont Street. The event features a 5K, a 10K, and a Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run, allowing adults, children, runners, and walkers to select a distance suitable for them.
The series is hosted by the Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin and presented by the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation. This is the 22nd year for the event, with proceeds and awareness directed toward fighting hunger in the local community. The children's race contributes to its family-oriented atmosphere, distinguishing it from a typical road race.
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Sacramento Base Miles, Folsom Climbs
Sacramento hosts 50 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 the American River Parkway when they want easy base miles without thinking too hard. The trail is 7 km and gives you marked miles, fountains, and bathrooms along the way. There's an 84 mile dirt loop around the golf course. Buffalo Chips Running Club carries the old-school scene, while 9Run6, Claimstake Run Crew, Fleet Feet Run Crew, and Golden Valley Harriers keep the week social. California International Marathon is the anchor event here.
Locals ride the American River Bike Trail like it is the main line through town. The trail connects into Folsom's 45+ miles of paved trails, so Z2 days can roll through greenbelts, open space corridors, native oaks, creeks, streams, lakes, and rivers. The Folsom Lake Loop is 8 km with 526 m of gain. Cycle Folsom owns a lot of the group-ride energy, while Sacramento Bike Hikers, Sacramento Wheelmen Bicycling Club, Team City Sacramento, and Women Cycle Sacramento fill the calendar. Folsom Lake Loop is where the climbs show up.
May brings ideal weather, but locals train here all year. Summer running and riding happen early, and the serious bike crowd treats 6 AM as normal for about 5-6 weeks. The mornings stay cool enough that intervals, long runs, and gran fondo prep still fit before work. Winter mornings feel cool but very rideable, and 7 AM or later usually works better than a dark 5 AM roll-out. Lake Natoma keeps gravel bikes busy, Folsom Lake keeps road legs honest, and the American River Bike Trail stays useful every day of the year. Locals just shift the start time and keep the streak alive.