Running Races in California — 2026

There are 871 running races in California in 2026 across 284 cities. The next upcoming race is the HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1 in Bakersfield on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual Badwater 267 VR - Running DivisonBadwater 267 VR - Multi-Sport Division (See website for details)

From $93 Open

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Frosty Fun Runs

Sat, Jan 2 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Frosty Fun Run Punch CardFrosty Fun Run Punch Card

From $30 Open

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8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk1K Run/Walk for Kids

From $15 Open

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Chasing Churros 5K, 10K & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jan 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $42.99 Open

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Griffith Park Resolution Run

Sun, Jan 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K12KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Running Chicken 2027 10K/5K Fun Run & Walk - Fundraiser for Run 4 Bitti and Brynn Foundation

Sun, Jan 3 · Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Virtual Run/Walk10K Run +1

From $45 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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Fog Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run10K RunVirtual Run

From $35 Open

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Ultra 50 Mile Run50K RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 40 spots left

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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Trail Elevated Youth 1 MilerStroller Trail 5kValley 5M (Youth Under 19) +7

From $15 Open

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Citrus Heritage Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road Kids Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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Grievances & Gratitude Run – New Year Reset 5K 10K Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $29.99 Open

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2027 Altadena Forever Run - LASAA Mug Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road Fire Survivors 1K5K10K

From $0 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 16 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Coffee Run

Sat, Jan 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2m Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk10k Run +1

From $37.5 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Define Your Glow - New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 16 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sun, Jan 17 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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The Redding Marathon Events

Sun, Jan 17 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Sundial 5kRedding MarathonRedding Marathon Relay

From $20 Open

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 1 Mile Cruiser Walk / Run"School Youth Free" - MLK 5K Walk / Fun RunVirtual: San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 Open

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Pirate 5K Booty Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2M Run/Walk (Not Timed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $37.5 Open

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Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Expo

Sat, Jan 23 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road 1K Fun Run5KBike Ride +1

From $12 Open

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HDR Kick Off 5000

Sat, Jan 23 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road HDR Kick Off 5000

From $25 Open

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Run for Donut SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Rotary Mission Ten - Half Marathon, 10 Mile and 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · San Juan Bautista, CA San Juan Bautista

Road Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run5K10 Mile +1

From $20 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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RPV's Run For Myles

Sat, Jan 30 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rancho Palos Verdes

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K RunKids Fun Run +1

From $10 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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 Donut LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Run for Donut SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 30 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donut SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 30 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Coffee Lover Run SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Coyote Hills

Sat, Jan 30 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +2

From $45 Open

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Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Kids 1 Miler5KRegister 2 Besties + & Save $7 Each (5K) +5

From $25 Open

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Hollywood Sign Run | Hike - 8M | 8K | 5K | Kid

Sun, Jan 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Trail P-2.2K Kid RunGriffith Park 5K Trail ChallengeMt Hollywood 8K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon 55 spots left

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Golden Gate Trail Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Trail 8KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open 50 spots left

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Griffith Park Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run/Walk1/2 MarathonTop Dog Division (No shirt included)

From $55 Open

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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Dalton Canyon Ultra

Sat, Feb 6 · Glendora, CA Glendora

Trail Dalton Canyon 10K SoloDalton Canyon 50K: 4 Person RelayDalton Canyon Ultra 50K Solo (EARLY START) +1

From $65 Open

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Diabetes walk/run to create awareness

Sat, Feb 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 1 Mile for Diabetes awareness5k for diabetes awareness

From $25 Open

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Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Feb 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $28 Open

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Arts in the Military

Sun, Feb 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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