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.

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

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Road Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

From $45 Open

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Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Palisades

Road 5K Run/WalkDick Lemen Run - High School Competition 5K10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Palmdale's Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 9-12)Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/RunKid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under)

From $10 Open

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Red, White & Blue Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kiddie Race5K Fun Run/Walk10K +1

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Claremont Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Road 1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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33rd Annual Village Runner 4th of July Runs

Sat, Jul 4 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Road Kid's Dash - Ages 6-7 (1/4 Mile)Kid's Dash - Ages 8-9 (1/4 Mile)5K Run / Community Walk +1

From $40 Open

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SURF CITY RUN

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Kids Fun Run - 9:00AMStroller 5K - 8:15AMOpen 5K - 8:00AM +1

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Coveathlon #1

Thu, Jul 9 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run Relay +2

From $40 Open

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Tickets and Travel Summerfest

Fri, Jul 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Tickets and Travel Summerfest Vendor Registration

From $300 Open

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DB Beer Bus to Glory

Sat, Jul 11 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Beer Bus

From $49.5 Open 52 spots left

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

Sat, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Summer Luau Run 5K & 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5k10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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San Lorenzo River Trail Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Trail 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 11 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Virtual Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure Virtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Sat, Jul 11 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open

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Beginner Sailing July 11/12

Sat, Jul 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6Sponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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LBC Summer Breeze – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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Happy Tails - 5K - 1 Miler Dog Run by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K

From $38.99 Open

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Seaport Village 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Seaport Village 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Manhattan Mile

Sun, Jul 12 · Manhattan Beach, CA Manhattan Beach

Road Mile - Women'sMile - Men's

From $35 Open

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Echo Park Lotus Run

Sun, Jul 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run (no shirt included)Top Dog (Love Your Pet Division)(No shirt included)5K Run

From $45 Open

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20th Sunset Through the Trees Fun Runs

Tue, Jul 14 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Sunset Through the Trees Punch Card

From $30 Open

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Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs

Thu, Jul 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Open

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Coveathlon #2

Thu, Jul 16 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Open

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Jolly10K

Sat, Jul 18 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Road 5K10K

From $45 Open

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Davis Moonlight Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Davis, CA Davis

Virtual 2K Run or WalkVirtual Participant5K Run or Walk +3

From $17 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: July 18/19

Sat, Jul 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 & AboveE1 - E6Sponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 Open

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Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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J5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road J5K

From $35 Open

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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Venice, CA Venice

Road Top Dog(Love Your Pet Division) (No shirt included)Conquer The VB Pier 5K

From $45 Open

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Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Virtual Virtual Rock to Pier10k Run1/2 Marathon

From $55 Open

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San Clemente Ocean Festival

Sat, Jul 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

Triathlon One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday5K Beach Run - SundaySan Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic: Men's Division, Ages 40 & Over Division +12

From $30 Open 12 spots left

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Coronado Rotary Low Tide Ride & Stride

Sat, Jul 18 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Road 5K Run/Walk (18 & Up)5K Run/Walk (17 & Under)5K Bike Ride (18 & Up) +1

From $25 Open

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10th Annual We Run Richmond 5K

Sun, Jul 19 · Richmond, CA Richmond

Virtual We Run Richmond - 5KVirtual - We Run Richmond - 5KWe Run Richmond - Kids Sprint

From $29.99 Open

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Un Verano en Los Angeles - 5K, 10K, 1 Miler by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 1 Miler5K10K

From $34.99 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Aztlan XC Classic

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 18 years and over (no shirt included)17 years and under18 years and over with Retro Shirt

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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MIGUEL REYES ELITE/FUN 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 5k Run College STUDENTS5k Run Walk Non Students5K Run Walk Athena +8

From $25 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Break the Chains: A Walk for Cult Recovery - 2026 International Cult Awareness Month

Sat, Jul 25 · Lake Elsinore, CA Lake Elsinore

Virtual Virtual, self-paced walk/run event (Any Distance)

From $24.99 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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