Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1040 running races in California in 2026 across 309 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run With All Your Heart 5k- Los Angeles in Los Angeles on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

SludgeTrudge5k

Fri, Apr 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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Fun Run 2026

Fri, Apr 10 · Alhambra, CA Alhambra

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Run With All Your Heart 5k- Los Angeles

Sat, Apr 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Curing Kids Cancer- LA Run With All Your Heart 5K

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Masters 10K Run

Sat, Apr 11 · McKinleyville, CA McKinleyville

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FTD Walk for Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Roseville, CA Roseville

FTD Walk for Hope 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Suzie Smith Memorial Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Suzie Smith Memorial Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Los Angeles Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

Sat, Apr 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual LA Superhero 5K Run/WalkLA Superhero - Virtual RunLA Superhero -Virtual Run (Picking Up on Saturday) Do Not Mail +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Make It Count Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 1K - Ages 12 and under3K5K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Black Maternal Health Week 2026 5K Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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Sole Sisters Hopeful Hearts

Sat, Apr 11 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 5k Run/Walk (Under 18) NO SHIRT- NO MEDAL5K Walk/Run (18 and up) NO SHIRT NO MEDAL5k Run/Walk (Under 18)

From $0 Open Closing Soon 18 spots left

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Lake Sonoma 100K, 50K, TS Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · Geyserville, CA Geyserville

Trail Trail Sisters Women's Half MarathonLake Sonoma 50KLake Sonoma 100K

From $110 Open Closing Soon

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Mother Lode Earth Day 5k

Sat, Apr 11 · Sutter Creek, CA Sutter Creek

Road 2 Mile WalkFamily Registration (up to 5 family members)5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Flowers 10k

Sat, Apr 11 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road Wild Flowers 10k

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Spring Fling Race – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open Closing Soon

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Child Abuse / Foster Care Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 11 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 1.5 Mile Walk (Not timed)5k Run/Walk Timed

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual GO2 Sacramento 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road General 5KCanine Caregiver

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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41st Nature Made Great Race: Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 15K, 10M, 1M

Sat, Apr 11 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

Trail United Track 1 MILE - All AgesDEENA KASTOR 5KPure Water OLD AGOURA 10K +4

From $32.07 Open Closing Soon 76 spots left

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Alvord Educational Foundation Spirit Run

Sat, Apr 11 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road Adult 1 Mile Walk/RunAlvord Unified School District Student 1 Mile Walk/RunAUSD High School 5K +3

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Wise Villa Wine Run 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

Road 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Running With the Lions

Sat, Apr 11 · Madera, CA Madera

Road 1 mile- Moving for me!5k- Strides for Diabetes

From $40 Open

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SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run (Rain or Shine!)

Sat, Apr 11 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8KHalf Marathon +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Great Race | Virtual Edition

Sat, Apr 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 10 MilerVirtual 10K +3

From $46.22 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Fear the Spear 5K

Sat, Apr 11 · Alhambra, CA Alhambra

Road 2026 Fear the Spear 5k

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Bedrock Valley Trail Runs

Sat, Apr 11 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Trail Elevated Youth 1MSOARING 5k5k (Youth Under 19) +11

From $15 Open

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Gift of Life

Sat, Apr 11 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Trip to: The Oddities Flea Market

Sat, Apr 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $28 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run

Sun, Apr 12 · Hermosa Beach, CA Hermosa Beach

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THE 8TH ANNUAL GRAND PRIX FOUNDATION OF LONG BEACH 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Apr 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Kids Turbo 1K5K Elite5K Open +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Benicia Run: Strait to the Finish

Sun, Apr 12 · Benicia, CA Benicia

Road Kids 1 Mile5K Run10K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ruth McKenzie Preserve Half Marathon | 10k | 5k | Kids Race

Sun, Apr 12 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Run (Ages 7 & Under)Kids 1/2 Mile Run5k Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Morgan Hill AAUW Wildflower Run

Sun, Apr 12 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk2K Kids' Timed Run5K Walk +3

From $31 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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CISV SF Walk/Run 4 Peace

Sun, Apr 12 · San Bruno, CA San Bruno

Road CISV SF Walk/Run 4 Peace

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cal Tri Lake Perris - 4.12.26

Sun, Apr 12 · Perris, CA Perris

Triathlon Olympic SwimRunOlympic TriathlonSprint Triathlon +10

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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Penn Valley Daffodil Race

Sun, Apr 12 · Penn Valley, CA Penn Valley

Road Penn Valley Daffodil 5KPenn Valley Daffodil 5K WalkPenn Valley Daffodil 10K

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Youth Splash and Dash

Sun, Apr 12 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Triathlon Splash and Dash

From $40 Open 60 spots left

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Bowman Run with the Bulls presented by Hotel Vista Sierra

Sun, Apr 12 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Virtual Littles Fun Run (Age 5 and Under)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Visalia Half Marathon and 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 12 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road Virtual Half Marathon10K RunHalf Marathon

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Matcha for Miles

Sun, Apr 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile (Non-Timed)5k Run10 Mile Run +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Paws & Peeps 5K - Easter Run with or without Dog - Grand View Elysian Park

Sun, Apr 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Paws & Peeps 5K without PetPaws & Peeps 1Mile Kids RunPaws & Peeps 5K with Pet (Includes T-Shirt and Bunny Ears for your Dog).

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Totally 80's Fast Times in Huntington Beach 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Meet at: The Love Story Musical

Thu, Apr 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $54 Open Closing Soon 16 spots left

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Run4Kids Ultra Running Party

Fri, Apr 17 · Corona, CA Corona

Ultra Marathon50 Mile100 Mile +5

From $59 Open Closing Soon

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Run4Kids

Fri, Apr 17 · Corona, CA Corona

Virtual Run4Kids VIRTUAL 5KRun4Kids 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Petal Expedition

Sat, Apr 18 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Child Ticket (3-10)Baby Ticket (2 and under)Adult Tickets (11+ years)

From $0 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 18 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road Eco 1 MilerGo Green 5KEarth Day 4.22K +3

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge - Greenfield, CA

Sat, Apr 18 · Greenfield, CA Greenfield

Road FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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7th Annual Super Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Kids/Students (18 & Under)Adult (18+)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Autism Awareness 5k and Car show

Sat, Apr 18 · Avenal, CA Avenal

Road Kid 9 and underKids Run 10-175k Run/Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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LASD SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Apr 18 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5k Registration (Paid)

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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