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.

Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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 Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Mash + Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, Dec 4 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual The Krampus Cross Country 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)The Krampus Cross Country 5K LIVEKrampus Cross Country 10K LIVE +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Brooks West XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Walnut, CA Walnut

Road Senior Boys 5KFleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12)Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +8

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Orange County & Inland Empire

Sat, Dec 5 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Untimed5K Timed10K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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South Pasadena High School Tiger Run 5K/10K/Cub Run

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Road Tiger Cub RunVirtual Run/WalkDog Buddy Package +2

From $17.92 Open

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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

Sat, Dec 5 · Friant, CA Friant

Road SJRT 25kSJRT 50kSJRT 10k

From $45 Open

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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · American Canyon, CA American Canyon

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Los Angeles, CA

Sat, Dec 5 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALK6K CLYDESDALE6K ATHENA +4

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road KIDS FUN RUN2 MILE RACE WALK

From $25 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K +1

From $37.95 Open

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Santa to the Sea Half Marathon Expo

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Need More space? Email us for pricing10'x10' Space 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday]Food Truck 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday] +2

From $200 Open

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Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

Sat, Dec 12 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Ezekiel 5KJack Rabbit Slim’s 10KThe Quarter Pounder 13.1 +1

From $34.99 Open

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12K's of Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Redding, CA Redding

Road 2 Turtle Dove Mile (2M)2 Turtle Dove Mile ( Kids 14 & Under) 2M12K's of Christmas (12K)

From $15 Open

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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Kids 1KDiaper Dash5K +2

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk5K Assisted Athlete5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH

Sat, Dec 12 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road Elf Dash5K 

From $35 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The Syty Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 2026 Syty Half Marathon

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Santa Claus For A Cause 5KSanta Claus For A Cause 10KHO HO HO KID's DASH Course

From $32 Open

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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Kid's 1-Mile5KThe Grinch 10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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50th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health

Sat, Dec 12 · Antioch, CA Antioch

Road 1 Mile3 Mile Run/WalkKids Dash with Santa

From $0 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Triathlon 5K Run OnlyTeam - 2 -3 person relayIndividual +1

From $50 Open

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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Holiday Hero - Silver5K Santa RunHoliday Hero - Gold +4

From $20 Open

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Santa Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K Untimed5K TimedKids Run +2

From $25 Open

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Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $15 Open

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Santa's Toy Trot – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 13 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Sat, Dec 19 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K +1

From $37.95 Open

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Clovis Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 MILE RUN/WALKCOMPETITIVE 5K RUN5K FUN RUN/WALK +1

From $35 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual RunLate Comers 5k (No Finisher's Medal) +1

From $37.5 Open

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Feliz Navidad Run 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $20 Open

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