Running Races in California — 2026

There are 853 running races in California in 2026 across 278 cities. The next upcoming race is the HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1 in Bakersfield on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1

Thu, Sep 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road School Kids 5k5K RUN5K Run +7

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Coastal Canyon XC League Meet 1

Thu, Sep 3 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Road Boys FSGirls FSGirls JV +3

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Family Glow Bowling

Thu, Sep 3 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Participant

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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MAMMOTH LAKES Intro to outdoor ROCK-CLIMBING TRIP

Fri, Sep 4 · Mammoth Lakes, CA Mammoth Lakes

Active Duty E1-E6 Only

From $175 Open 12 spots left

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Ignite The Light 5K & Resource Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road Kids 1K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkBenny's Top Dog Division

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE

Sat, Sep 5 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

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Hume Country Fair Rise & Roll 0.46K Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Hume, CA Hume

0.46K Run Family 4+0.46K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 5 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 1m Walk (Non-timed)5k RunVirtual Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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PSYKO FIT HYROX WEEKEND

Sat, Sep 5 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Rox Lite - A Hybrid Competition (Sunday)Hyrox Full Simulation (Solo)Rox Lite - A Hybrid Competition (Saturday) +3

From $29.99 Open Closing Soon

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Beginner Sailing September 5/6

Sat, Sep 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / VeteransDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Life

Sat, Sep 5 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Taco The Town 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 5 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Taquito 1K (12 and under)Virtual 5K5K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Meet at: Splash-tastic Fun at Legoland

Sat, Sep 5 · Carlsbad, CA Carlsbad

Legoland Ticket

From $85 Open Closing Soon 12 spots left

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Colby Mountain Trailfest

Sat, Sep 5 · Butte Meadows, CA Butte Meadows

Trail 5k12k24k

From $40 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

Sat, Sep 5 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Road A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

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VYC Cross Country Invitational Meet

Sat, Sep 5 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Road 4K Cross Country Run Open 19 and Older

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint

Sat, Sep 5 · Tahoe Vista, CA Tahoe Vista

Road Friends of the Park -Labor Day Weekend 5k & 1-mile fun run.

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Sep 5 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road FIESTA HALF MARATHONKIDS RACE2 MILE SPEED WALK +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ryan's Ranch Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pismo Beach, CA Pismo Beach

Road Kids Mile5K10K

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Pirates Plunder – 5K, 10K, 10-miler, and Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $29.5 Open Closing Soon

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON, 10K & MILE RUN - FRESNO

Sun, Sep 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road MILE RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK10K RUN +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Vibha Bay Area Dream Mile 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Road 5K Walk/Run10K Walk/RunHM Walk/Run +3

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Diablo Trail Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Clayton, CA Clayton

Trail 4 Mi10 MiHalf Marathon +2

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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GLOW AND GO NEON FUN RUN

Sun, Sep 6 · South Lake Tahoe, CA South Lake Tahoe

Road Glow and Go Neon Fun Run

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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The Dublin Trail Challenge

Mon, Sep 7 · Dublin, CA Dublin

Virtual Run, Walk, or Hike 26 Miles!Bike 65 Miles

From $6 Open

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Davis Labor Day Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Davis, CA Davis

Virtual Virtual Participant5K10K +2

From $12.75 Open Closing Soon

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Long Beach Labor Day Run - Labor of Love 5K, 10K, Kids Dash

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Labor of Love - Merging Forces 5K.10K by Califlow Runs

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

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HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #2

Thu, Sep 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Triathlon School Kids 5k5K RunMTB/GRAVEL RACE +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Sunset Tapas and Sangria Experience

Thu, Sep 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $18 Open Closing Soon 12 spots left

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HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #2

Thu, Sep 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5K RunMTB/GRAVEL RACE

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PaddleSplash 2026

Fri, Sep 11 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Virtual Kids Sprint Race (Sunday, 11:00am)First Timer's Race (Sunday, 11:30am)Dog Paddle & Parade (Saturday, 10am) +10

From $7.5 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Row for a Reason

Fri, Sep 11 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Saturday Rowing SignupFriday Rowing Signup

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Comets XC @ Arroyo Vista Park

Fri, Sep 11 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

Road 8U Boys and Girls9/10 Boys and Girls10/11 Boys and Girls +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KSocial Reunion & DinnerSCAD Social Reunion & Dinner & SCADaddle 5K Bundle

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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September 11, Climb to Remember !

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open Closing Soon

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Family Beach Mini Photoshoot

Fri, Sep 11 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Immediate Family Only

From $25 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon SD Tri Series 5KDuathlon - Sprint DistanceDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) - Sprint Distance +7

From $29.6 Open Closing Soon

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Silicon Valley Mini Kids Triathlon

Sat, Sep 12 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Triathlon Mini Triathlon

From $60 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Los Angeles Sunset Relays | 5K & Kid Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Kid RunLA Sunset Trail Relay - FIND ME A TEAM (Free Agent)Los Angeles Sunset 5K +2

From $14.5 Open Closing Soon

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Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch

Sat, Sep 12 · San Ramon, CA San Ramon

Road Beat The Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5k Walk - not timed5k Run - timedChildren's Jog-a-thon +1

From $0 Open

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Finish on the 50

Sat, Sep 12 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road Finish On The 50

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Pincushion Hill Climb

Sat, Sep 12 · Friant, CA Friant

Road Pincushion Hill Climb Mtn GoatPincushion Hill Climb 1 Mile

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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LA Kings 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Virtual LA Kings Virtual 5K (includes t-shirt & medal ONLY)LA Kings 5K (under age 13)LA Kings 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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AFE Foundation 2026 Step Up for Moms: Global Baton Relay

Sat, Sep 12 · Vista, CA Vista

Virtual AFE Foundation: 2026 Step Up for Moms: Global Baton RelayStep Up For Moms: Carry the Light Global Relay - Adult - Kids 12 and Under

From $25 Open Closing Soon 29 spots left

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Pinoy Runners Norcal 7K / .7M Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Brisbane, CA Brisbane

Road 0.7 Mile Fun Run & WalkCombo - both 7 Kilometer and 0.7 Mile7 Kilometers Fun Run - YOUTH (13 and under) +3

From $4 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Raz'N Health Fitness Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Atwater, CA Atwater

Road 5K Run10K RunCrossFit Competiton

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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