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California 5ks

California 5k guide with source-backed race region, mapped-route counts, elevation profiles, cost signals and route evidence where available.

California 5ks coverage

20Race pages5Mapped routes2Elevation profiles25%Map coverage

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California 5ks questions

What California 5ks are included?

This guide includes 20 5k race pages whose source-backed event region is California. Nearby races by radius are not included.

Which California 5ks have route maps?

5 California 5ks currently have stored route geometry. Route traces appear only when stored geometry exists.

How are featured California 5ks ordered?

Featured races are ordered by available evidence first: stored route geometry, elevation profiles, route metrics, cost data, dates and race-character tags.