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.

Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Kids 1k5k10k

From $5 Open

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LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · Pacoima, CA Pacoima

Road LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

From $0 Open

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Advanced Sailing November 21 US Sailing 101

Sat, Nov 21 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveSponsored Civilian GuestsDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run to benefit Hands of Hope

Sat, Nov 21 · Yuba City, CA Yuba City

Road Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k Run/WalkYuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Get Up Show Up Community Day~Remembering Jenn Casci

Sat, Nov 21 · San Andreas, CA San Andreas

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Ruck Virtual5K Ruck +8

From $49.99 Open

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Annual San Bernardino Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Virtual Kids 1K5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $5 Open

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LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K5 Miler15K

From $30 Open

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Next Mile Pacegiving 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Pacegiving 5K - Swag UpgradePacegiving 10K - Swag Upgrade

From $45 Open

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual Kids Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open

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Grateful Run 5K/10K

Sun, Nov 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1-Mile Grateful RunGrateful Run 5KGrateful Run 5k Virtual Run +2

From $19.81 Open 100 spots left

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Nun Run 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Virtual 5K Family Fun Run AdultVirtual Runner5K Family Fun Run Child

From $45 Open

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Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center

Sun, Nov 22 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAnaheim Turkey Trot 5KAnaheim Turkey Trot 10K

From $30 Open

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REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road FUN 5K2 MILE SPEED WALKMILE RUN +1

From $25 Open

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Virtual 2K5KVirtual 5K Race

From $35 Open

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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KTurkey Feast Combo (5K + 1 Mile) +2

From $28 Open

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10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Rancho Mission Viejo

Road Little Gobbler's 1K5K10K

From $10 Open

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Nitro Turkey

Thu, Nov 26 · San Pablo, CA San Pablo

Virtual 5K10KRemote Runner

From $54 Open

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Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkVirtual Run - Turkey Trot +1

From $0 Open

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Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Road Kids 1 Mile RunDog Mile5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · North Hollywood, CA North Hollywood

Virtual Lil Gobbler Kids Run (1K)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, CA Concord

Road Kids Run presented by Liberty GymnasticsConcord California Turkey Trot 5K Run WalkFamily 4-pack registration special +1

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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North County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Kids 1K Fun RunNorth County Turkey Trot Virtual 5KNorth County Turkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Rosa Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)

From $15 Open

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2k Walk (not timed)Late Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal)5k Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road 3 Miles

From $35 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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Kings County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hanford, CA Hanford

Road 5K Turkey Trot Run/WalkKids Race3K Turkey Trot Walk

From $15 Open

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Folsom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Road 5K Run10K Run

From $33 Open

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Redlands Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Road Kids 1K Run5K - WITHOUT Canned Food Donation5K

From $19.44 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Road GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Turkey Trot Virtual 5K AND Santa Run Virtual 5KTurkey Trot 5K AND Santa Run 5KVirtual 5K +23

From $0 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CA Redding

Road 2 mile Fun Run Walk2026Turkey Trot 6 mile Run

From $15 Open

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 1 Miler5KKids Dash

From $20 Open 60 spots left

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Solano Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Fairfield, CA Fairfield

Road 5K10KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Road 5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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Zoom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo) +4

From $25 Open

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Run Against Hunger 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $22 Open

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Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger

Thu, Nov 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual Adult 2 Mile WalkKids 2 Mile WalkVirtual Kids Run +4

From $20 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

Road 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · PACIFIC PALISADES, CA PACIFIC PALISADES

Road Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 5KPacific Palisades Turkey Trot 10KSt. Matthew's Kids Race +1

From $0 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Delano, CA Delano

Road 2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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