Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1010 running races in California in 2026 across 304 cities. The next upcoming race is the Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run in Hermosa Beach on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Summer Solstice Run : 5K.10K. Half Marathon –by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jun 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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FBE Juneteenth 5K – San Diego

Sat, Jun 20 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Virtual Juneteenth 5KFBE Juneteenth 5K

From $35 Open

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jun 20 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jun 20 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Los Angeles Frontrunners Pride Run 2026

Sun, Jun 21 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K10KUltra Pride (5K & 10K) +1

From $40 Open

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La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jun 21 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Father’s Day Classic – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jun 21 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Mile10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Father's Day Run

Sun, Jun 21 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk10k RunVirtual

From $35 Open

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The Rock the Loch 5K/10K/Half Marathon (LIVE or Virtual)

Fri, Jun 26 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail The Rock the Loch Half Marathon (LIVE)The Rock the Loch Half Marathon (VIRTUAL)The Rock the Loch 10K (LIVE) +3

From $30 Open

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Summer Fun Run

Fri, Jun 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Advanced Sailing June 27/28

Sat, Jun 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsDoD EmployeesRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Placentia 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Placentia, CA Placentia

Road 1K Kids Run5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Open Water Swim Clinics

Sat, Jun 27 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon Open Water Swim Clinic #1 - Open Water SkillsOpen Water Swim Clinic #2 - More Open Water Skills and PracticeBoth Clinics - June 27 and July 25

From $50 Open

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Boogie Nights 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Boogie Nights 5K After DarkBoogie Nights 10K After DarkBoogie Nights Multiverse Virtual 5K, 10K, or Half After Dark

From $34.99 Open

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Goleta Beach Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Sat, Jun 27 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Kid's 1-Mile5K10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $20 Open

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Summer time in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jun 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Chingona Fest

Sat, Jun 27 · Pearblossom, CA Pearblossom

Trail 6 Hour Run

From $111 Open 70 spots left

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TACOS & MICHE 5K RUN (FRESNO)

Sat, Jun 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTACOS & MICHE 5K RUNKIDS FUN RUN +2

From $25 Open

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Obama Games Sport Fest

Sat, Jun 27 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Obama Games Empowering Youth 1kObama Games Top Dog 2kObama Games Empowering Youth 2k +3

From $30 Open

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San Bernardino County Employee 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Open

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TACOS & MICHE 5K RUN (BAKERSFIELD)

Sun, Jun 28 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTACOS & MICHE 5K RUN/WALKKIDS RACES (10 AND UNDER)

From $25 Open

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2026 Cal Tri La Crema - 6.28.26

Sun, Jun 28 · Guerneville, CA Guerneville

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Sprint Swim (400 yards)Sponsor - 10x10 Tent +5

From $23.86 Open

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Alien Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jun 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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6th Annual Viva Frida 50 Mile Challenge

Wed, Jul 1 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Virtual 6th Annual Viva Frida 50 Mile ChallengeMedal Only Option (No Shirt)

From $30 Open

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Independence Day Dash 5k and Kids Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Road Independence Day Dash 5k

From $35 Open

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Simi 250 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Road Simi 250 5k Run

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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La Palma Fitness Run for Fun

Sat, Jul 4 · La Palma, CA La Palma

Road 5K Run/Walk10K RunYankee Doodle Dash

From $10 Open

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2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road 5KKids 1K10K

From $10 Open

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2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1K Fun RunVirtual San Diego 4th of July 5KSan Diego 4th Of July 5k +1

From $25 Open

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The Auburn Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road The Auburn MileAuburn Mini-Dash (Ages 3 - 5)Auburn Mini-Mile Junior (Ages 6 - 8) +1

From $10 Open 40 spots left

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Liberty Bell 5k fun run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Virtual Kids 1 MileVirtual 5k Race5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Road 1 Mile5K Run/WalkDiaper Dash 100 yards/ Kid's 200 yards +2

From $25 Open

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Folsom Firecracker Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Virtual 2 Mile - US Military Active Duty or Veteran2 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +6

From $13.5 Open Closing Soon

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Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sat, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - July 4th 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Road Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5kFreedom Run 10k +2

From $8 Open 50 spots left

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Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Veterans 2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile Run +3

From $20 Open

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The Great American Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual 5K RunVirtual10K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Chester 4th of July Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, CA Chester

Road Chester 4th of July Fun Run

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Laguna Niguel, CA Laguna Niguel

Road Kid's Race5K Run/Walk

From $22 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road Kids Run5K10K

From $15 Open

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Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Newhall, CA Newhall

Road Kid KMasters Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual Kids Half Mile5KCharity 5K - $200 fundraising commitment +4

From $0 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Morgan Hill Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Road Kids 1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Truckee, CA Truckee

Road 1 Mile

From $35 Open

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Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 5K Untimed5K Timed10K Timed

From $35 Open

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Santa Barbara Running Association Semana Nautica 5K & 2K Trail Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Road 2K Trail Run (Kid's & Adults)5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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