Running Races in California — 2026

There are 882 running races in California in 2026 across 285 cities. The next upcoming race is the Friday Night Frights VOLUNTEERS in San Diego on October 21. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

BEAST MODE - HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sat, Apr 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K HYBRID

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K5K10K +9

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Apr 10 · 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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Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Apr 10 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Apr 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB&J 5k/10k/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Apr 10 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Donut Stop Running

Sat, Apr 10 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 1K - Ages 12 and under1K - Ages 12 and under3K +2

From $0 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Apr 10 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Apr 10 · 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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Nature Made Great Race: Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 15K, 10M, 1M

Sat, Apr 10 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

Trail United Track 1 MILE - All Ages1 MILE - All AgesDEENA KASTOR 5K +11

From $32.07 Open 76 spots left

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Apr 10 · 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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Los Angeles Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

Sat, Apr 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual LA Superhero 5K Run/WalkLA Superhero 5K Run/WalkLA Superhero - Virtual Run +7

From $40 Open

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2027 Cal Tri Lake Perris - 4.11.27

Sun, Apr 11 · Perris, CA Perris

Triathlon Olympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run)Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Sprint SwimBike +23

From $23.86 Open

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The RODEO RUN 5K/10K

Sun, Apr 11 · Huntington State Beach, CA Huntington State Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +3

From $28 Open

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Run4Kids Ultra Running Party

Fri, Apr 16 · Corona, CA Corona

Ultra MarathonMarathon50 Mile +13

From $59 Open

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SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8K8K +8

From $0 Open

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Crescenta Valley HomeTown 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · La Crescenta, CA La Crescenta

Road Kids 1K Run/WalkKids 1KBenny’s Top Dog Division (No Shirt Included + non-timed) +3

From $35 Open

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California Classic Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5k RunRock and Run 5k10k Run +7

From $45 Open

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Run for the Planet – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k5k10K +5

From $24.5 Open

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Ramona Wine Country 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Ramona, CA Ramona

Trail Beer Mile (Team Relay)Beer Mile (Team Relay)Beer Mile +7

From $25 Open

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5K and Fun Day for Fragile X

Sat, Apr 17 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $17 Open

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Silver Moon Race: Kings River

Sat, Apr 17 · Reedley, CA Reedley

Ultra 12K12K20K +9

From $70 Open

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Clovis Rodeo 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2K2K Race Bib & T-Shirt Only2Mile +7

From $30 Open

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Wild Flowers 10k

Sat, Apr 17 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road Wild Flowers 10kWild Flowers 10k

From $80 Open

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Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road Eco 1 MilerEco 1 MilerGo Green 5K +8

From $18 Open

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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half

Sat, Apr 17 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road Kids 1K Fun RunKids 1K Fun Run5k +13

From $25.99 Open 85 spots left

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Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Alameda Island Running Festival

Sat, Apr 17 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run1 Mile Family Fun RunIsland 5k Run / Walk presented by Penumbra +7

From $0 Open

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Viansa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 18 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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2027 Granfondo San Diego

Sun, Apr 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual PiccoloFondo - 35 Mile RidePiccoloFondo with Jersey - 35 Mile RidePiccoloFondo - 35 Mile Ride +11

From $59 Open

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Dolphin Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 18 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness Walkathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Placerville, CA Placerville

Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5kWalk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5k

From $40 Open

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Run for Donut LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · 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 Lover Run SAN DIEGO

Sat, Apr 24 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

Sat, Apr 24 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual OC Superhero 5K Run/WalkOC Superhero 5K Run/WalkOCSD Academy Team +3

From $0 Open

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Horseshoe Lake Trail Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Trail 5 mi5 miHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $29 Open

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Ride 4A Reason 2026

Sat, Apr 24 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Virtual 45 Mile Ride45 Mile Ride68 Mile Ride +5

From $50 Open

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Kiwanis El Segundo PTA Run for Education 5K|10K

Sat, Apr 24 · El Segundo, CA El Segundo

Road 1/2K Kids Fun Run1/2K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run +5

From $20 Open

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Move4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia, & Movement Disorders

Sat, Apr 24 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road Move4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia and Movement DisordersMove4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia and Movement Disorders

From $20 Open

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Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration

Sat, Apr 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Plover Dash (5k)5K Plogging5K Plogging +7

From $20 Open

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Badwater 267 VR Elite

Sat, Apr 24 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual Badwater 267 VR EliteBadwater 267 VR Elite

From $135 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SACRAMENTO

Sat, Apr 24 · 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 Donut SACRAMENTO

Sat, Apr 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Apr 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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American River Parkway Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Carmichael, CA Carmichael

Road Kids Otter Dash5KRunner Half Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Run for Donut SAN DIEGO

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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Run for Donut SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Apr 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Orange County Multisport Festival

Sun, Apr 25 · Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo

Triathlon 5K5KOlympic Aquabike +20

From $45 Open

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