Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1017 running races in California in 2026 across 305 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.

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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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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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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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · 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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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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Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - San Diego, CA

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5K GORUCK Participant5K Active Duty Military Participant5K Participant +1

From $10 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 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual TRANS PRIDE 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run (In-Person)10K Run (In-Person)5K Run (Virtual)

From $15 Open

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Courtland Pear Fair 5 and 10 Mile Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Courtland, CA Courtland

Road 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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2026 Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon and Solana Beach 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Solana Beach, CA Solana Beach

Triathlon Solana Beach 5KAquathlon (Swim-Run) - 1/4 Mile Swim - 5K RunTriathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +5

From $31 Open

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BOO-gie FUR-ight Night Glow Run - SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 26 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Goleta Beach Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Triathlon Parent-Child TriathlonSprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon

From $50 Open

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Crescent City Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Crescent City, CA Crescent City

Triathlon Crescent City Kid TriathlonAdult Triathlon Business Relay ChallengeCrescent City Triathlon +2

From $25 Open

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Coveathlon #3

Thu, Jul 30 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

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

From $40 Open

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Tiki Time Run: Paradise Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Stronger Families Safer Kids 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Stronger 5K

From $20 Open

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Dog Days of Summer – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Doggie Dash 1 Mile5k10 Mile +2

From $10 Open

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Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Green Valley Lake, CA Green Valley Lake

Road Green Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 10KGreen Valley Lake Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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Pride of the Valley 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baldwin Park, CA Baldwin Park

Virtual Pride of the Valley 5KVirtual - Pride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 10K +1

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Ely Mountain Trail Race

Sun, Aug 2 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Road Ely Mountain Trail Race 8KEly Mountain Trail Race 14K

From $50 Open

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Run LA 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 2 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10 Miler10K

From $30 Open

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Coveathlon #4

Thu, Aug 6 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

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

From $40 Open

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Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestline, CA Crestline

Road Run Through the Pines 5KRun Through the Pines 10K

From $40 Open

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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Sat, Aug 8 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Virtual Coed 2-Person Relay (each member)Half MarathonVirtual Half Marathon +2

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K10KVirtual

From $44 Open

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Noyo Headlands Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kids' 1/2 Mile Run5K Fun Walk5K Run +2

From $10 Open

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Beginner Sailing August 8/9

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6Sponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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SAR Wild Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Trail 2M Hike5k Trail Wild Run10k Trail Run +2

From $50 Open

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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon 750M Swim1.5k SwimSprint Plus Duathlon Relay Team +16

From $70 Open

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Torrey Pines

Mon, Aug 10 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Participant Registration

From $1000 Open 100 spots left

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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Road Kids Run5K Fitness WalkMayor Max 6 legged Race on a leash +3

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Courage Triathlon 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Almanor, CA Lake Almanor

Virtual IndividualVendor RegistrationRelay Team +2

From $20 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: August 15/16

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6Retirees / VeteransSponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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 PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5 mileHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10KThe Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

From $34.99 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road TACO 6K RUN2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RUN

From $25 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Triathlon Chula Vista 5KDuathlon - 1 Mile Run-19K (11.6 mi) Bike-5K RunDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO

Sun, Aug 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTaco Fun 6K RunKIDS Run

From $25 Open

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