Running Races in California — 2026

There are 882 running races in California in 2026 across 285 cities. The next upcoming race is the Friday Night Frights VOLUNTEERS in San Diego on October 21. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Run for Donut SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 30 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donut SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Race to the Flagpole

Sat, Jan 30 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $15 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Rotary Mission Ten - Half Marathon, 10 Mile and 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · San Juan Bautista, CA San Juan Bautista

Road Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run5K10 Mile +1

From $20 Open

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La Vida Sucia Animal Series: Raccoon Run 5K • 10K • Kids Run

Sat, Jan 30 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Road 5K10KKids dash

From $15 Open 20 spots left

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Coyote Hills

Sat, Jan 30 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +2

From $45 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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LASD Elite Team Relay Battle of the Badges

Sun, Jan 31 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K4 Person Mixed Relay4 Person Women Relay +2

From $45 Open

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Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Kids 1 MilerRegister 2 Besties + & Save $7 Each (5K)5K +5

From $25 Open

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Run Like It's Recess 5K

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run/WalkToddler Run +1

From $15 Open 55 spots left

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Hollywood Sign Run | Hike - 8M | 8K | 5K | Kid

Sun, Jan 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Trail P-2.2K Kid RunGriffith Park 5K Trail ChallengeMt Hollywood 8K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon 55 spots left

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Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Feb 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $28 Open

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Griffith Park Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run/Walk1/2 MarathonTop Dog Division (No shirt included)

From $55 Open

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Dalton Canyon Ultra

Sat, Feb 6 · Glendora, CA Glendora

Trail Dalton Canyon 10K SoloDalton Canyon Ultra 50K SoloDalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo (EARLY START) +1

From $65 Open

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Clueless & Breathless 5K, 10K & Half

Sat, Feb 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Clueless & Breathless 5KTotally Buggin’ 10KThe Alaïa Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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Citrus College Athletics Super 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Glendora, CA Glendora

Road Kids 1K Run5K Run

From $20 Open

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5k/1mile- WALK/RUN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AWARENESS

Sat, Feb 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 1 Mile for Diabetes awareness5k for diabetes awareness

From $25 Open

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Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M

Sat, Feb 6 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

Road 1M Fun Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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Golden Gate Trail Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Trail 8KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open 50 spots left

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Lourenco Memorial Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Turlock, CA Turlock

Road 2 mile5 K

From $30 Open

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Run Your Heart Out – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Trojan Trot 5K & Fun Run - All Abilities!

Sat, Feb 6 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K5K - UNI Students & Staff

From $25 Open

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Superb Owl Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk5k Virtual Run/Walk5k Fun Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Arts in the Military

Sun, Feb 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Concord 5000

Fri, Feb 12 · Concord, CA Concord

Road 5000 meters

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church

Fri, Feb 12 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Road 5k Race12 Hour Race

From $22 Open

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Event Test PT

Fri, Feb 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 13 · 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 Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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RUN FOR GOOD FORTUNE 5K. 10K. Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 10K5KHalf Marathon

From $42.99 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 13 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 13 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road The HEART RUN 5KKid's DASH :200 yard TOT TROT /600 yards Kid's 4 to 11The HEART RUN Half Marathon 13.1 miles +1

From $28 Open

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FOURmidable

Sat, Feb 13 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Trail FOURmidable 13kFOURmidable 13kFOURmidable Half Marathon + +5

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bee Sweet Citrus Farm-K

Sat, Feb 13 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Timed Event

From $30 Open

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Camino Real Double

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Forest, CA Lake Forest

Ultra Double CenturyDouble Century

From $0 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 13 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5k

Sun, Feb 14 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Road KIDS 1K FUN RUN5K RUN/WALK5K STROLLER WALK +3

From $25 Open

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Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K

Sun, Feb 14 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Virtual 1K Kid's RunVirtual 5K5K +3

From $16 Open

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Fresno Valentine Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Youth Fun Run 2 MileAdult Fun Run 5kYouth Fun Run 5k +5

From $12 Open

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The Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K Couples +3

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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The Lumpia Run (presented by CVAORN)

Thu, Feb 18 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Virtual 5KKids 5K5K

From $15 Open

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L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Kiddie RunKiddie RunVirtual Kiddie Run +27

From $11.32 Open

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