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.

Bakersfield Coffee Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk +6

From $35 Open

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Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa

Sat, Feb 20 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeat the Beast Beer MileThe Beer Stroll +9

From $15 Open

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Montara Mountain Trail Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Pacifica, CA Pacifica

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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4 Mile Hill Challenge

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 2K Youth Hill Challenge2K Youth Hill Challenge4 Mile Run +1

From $10 Open

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Corporal Javier Bejar Memorial Run Reedley Police Department

Sat, Feb 20 · Reedley, CA Reedley

Road 5K Walk5K Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk +6

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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cmX 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Kids RunKids RunVirtual 5k +3

From $10 Open

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Ventura Marathon

Sun, Feb 21 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road 1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon - Deferred from 20261/2 Marathon - VIP +7

From $110 Open 20 spots left

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Coastal Love Chase – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Feb 21 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k5k10K +5

From $24.5 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 27 · 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 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 27 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Corona 5000

Sat, Feb 27 · Corona, CA Corona

Virtual Corona 5000 5KVirtual Corona 5000 5KCorona Kids 500 Meter (Ages 2-10) +2

From $20 Open 57 spots left

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Run For Mental Health SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau

Sat, Feb 27 · El Monte, CA El Monte

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run! We're creating GENERATIONAL HEALTH!

Sat, Feb 27 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/RunBMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 27 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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The Storybook Stride – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $24.5 Open

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Support Blue Fresno

Sat, Feb 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K Run +6

From $27 Open

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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K5K10K +12

From $40 Open

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Run For Mental Health SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 27 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Vineyard Vibes 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Templeton, CA Templeton

Road 🍇Sips & Strides 5K & Tasting 21+🌞Strides & Shine Under 21

From $48 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Run For Mental Health SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 27 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!

Sun, Feb 28 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual Mini Madness 1KMini Madness 1KMardi Gras Madness 5K +7

From $20 Open

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Virtual Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids RunVirtual Run on Your Own +3

From $11.9 Open

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Zoom Angel Island

Sun, Feb 28 · Tiburon, CA Tiburon

Trail 5 mi5 mi10 mi +3

From $60 Open

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Coyote Run Griffith Park - 5K 10K

Sun, Feb 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10K

From $38.99 Open

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Bigfoot 5K. 10K. 15K by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10K15K

From $38.99 Open

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Davis Stampede

Sun, Feb 28 · Davis, CA Davis

Virtual 2K2K5K +9

From $15 Open

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Navy Ten-Miler

Sun, Feb 28 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual NTM Youth RunNTM Youth RunNTM 5K +8

From $20 Open

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Akash Wine Run 5k

Sun, Feb 28 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5k5k5k Hidden

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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10th Annual BRAVE Race 2027

Sun, Feb 28 · Aliso Viejo, CA Aliso Viejo

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +8

From $0 Open

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Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon March 6th, 2027

Sat, Mar 6 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10k Run/Walk +3

From $35 Open

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Honor Run 2027 - KCSEBA

Sat, Mar 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Honor Run 1K - KidsHonor Run 1K - KidsHonor Run 5K - Open +7

From $10 Open

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Disco Miles: Beachfront Boogie 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Mar 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $38.99 Open

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2027 NLMUSD Wellness 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 6 · La Mirada, CA La Mirada

Road KIDS RUNGROUP TEAM/5KHIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Madera, CA Madera

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run +5

From $40 Open

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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 7 · Napa, CA Napa

Road 5k5kHelp with Check-in (9-10:30am) Then Run +3

From $15 Open 6 spots left

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She Runs Long Beach - National Women's Day Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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Run Through Redlands

Sun, Mar 7 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open

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Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk (Santa Rosa, California)

Sat, Mar 13 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Annual Keepin’ It Renal Run/Walk (Santa Rosa, California)

From $30 Open

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Mojave Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Mar 13 · Twentynine Palms, CA Twentynine Palms

Road 10KMojave Half MarathonMojave Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids RunKids RunCatalina Island 5K +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Triathlon 5K5K10k +5

From $47 Open

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The Terminator 2 Trot: 5K & 10K

Sat, Mar 13 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Hasta La Vista 5KThe Hasta La Vista 5KThe Judgment Day 10K +4

From $34.99 Open 50 spots left

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Beer City Half™ San Diego

Sat, Mar 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +6

From $0 Open 3 spots left

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Zoom San Francisco

Sat, Mar 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo)5K (13 - 17 yo) +11

From $25 Open

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Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore SprintBayshore Sprint Relay +5

From $175 Open

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Silicon Valley Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 14 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $70 Open

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The Long Beach Leprechaun Run - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Mar 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $10 Open

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