Running Races in California — 2026

There are 900 running races in California in 2026 across 266 cities. The next upcoming race is the Sunset Yoga in Coronado on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALK5K RUN/WALKATHENA 5K +2

From $25 Open

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Spooky Shuffle – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road Kids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)Family 1 Mile Memory WalkTop Dog Division + +2

From $10 Open

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Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Family Fun Race (1K)Virtual Race5k Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual 1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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ZombieRunner Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

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

From $25 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual 5k Run or WalkVirtual 5K run

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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TriFind Race Director Summit

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Conference

From $100 Open

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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open Closing Soon

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5 Miler5K10 Miler

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser RaceOakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

From $30 Open

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2026 Morro Bay Triathlon

Sun, Nov 1 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Triathlon SprintSprint Relay TeamOlympic Relay Team +9

From $120 Open

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DINO DASH

Sun, Nov 1 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Middle School +3

From $0 Open

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/WalkKaiser Permanente 10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open

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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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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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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 $10 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Beer City Half

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

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Beginner Sailing November 7/8

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveRetirees / VeteransDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open

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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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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

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

From $40 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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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 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 Run/Walk5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)10 Mile - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $21 Open

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Camp Turkey Terror: Night- Friday the 13th 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

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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Virtual 5KCharity 5K - $250 fundraising commitment5K +4

From $0 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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Intermediate Sailing: November 14/15

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsDoD EmployeesRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 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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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 Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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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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ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

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

From $25 Open

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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 Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +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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