Running Races in California — 2026

There are 879 running races in California in 2026 across 272 cities. The next upcoming race is the Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run in Hermosa Beach on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +2

From $0 Open

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Beer City Half

Sat, Nov 7 · Various Cities in, CA Various Cities in

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Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8KHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Bayshore Sprint and 70.4

Sat, Nov 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore 70.4

From $165 Open

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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $43.05 Open

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3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5K Run/Walk (Shirt + Medal Included)Kids Run (12yrs and under) + Special Prize

From $15 Open

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Beginner Sailing November 7/8

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / VeteransE7 and Above +2

From $200 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road HERO 5K

From $50 Open

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +3

From $25 Open

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2026 Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival

Sat, Nov 7 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 5K Run/WalkBike Tour36 Mile Team Relay Challenge

From $35 Open

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Phoenix 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Paradise, CA Paradise

Road Phoenix 5KPhoenix 10K

From $40 Open

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual Pride 5K Run & Walk (Under 21)Virtual Pride 5K Run & WalkPride 5K Run & Walk (Adult)

From $25 Open

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $35 Open

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Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run

From $40 Open

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Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race San Diego

From $80 Open

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2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)5K Run/Walk10 Mile - Enlisted /Veterans Military, Police and Fire, First Responders +8

From $21 Open

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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Indio Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Wed, Nov 11 · Indio, CA Indio

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Running For Warriors

Wed, Nov 11 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k +5

From $35 Open

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Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Fri, Nov 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K: The Gobble Dash10K: The Stuffing SprintHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open Closing Soon

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Move4Life's Half-Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road 2-Mile Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $35 Open

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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Charity 5K - $250 fundraising commitmentVirtual 5K5K +4

From $0 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo)5K +4

From $25 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Three Rivers, CA Three Rivers

Road 5k Run10K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Stuffing Shuffle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 14 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids Fun RunCatalina Island 10KCatalina Island Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Diwali Fun Run + Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Road 5k10kFestival Only

From $25 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: November 14/15

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsE1 - E6Retirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Nov 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile5K10K +1

From $40 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Road 1 Mile Children's Run/Walk - 11 years or younger5K Run/Walk5K Kids run /walk - 11 years or younger +4

From $25 Open

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The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Friant, CA Friant

Road 7k Trail Run/Walk10k Trail Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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The Captain’s Runaround

Sat, Nov 21 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Road 8 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround4 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround2 hours @ The Captain's Runaround +1

From $40 Open

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Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Mind Over Miles

Sat, Nov 21 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Open

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MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Perris, CA Perris

Road MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M,MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 5KMVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 10K

From $5 Open

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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption and Bond with your Dog!

Sat, Nov 21 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road DoggieRun 4K with PetOnly Human Division

From $60 Open

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