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.

Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5kVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Wheely Fast Hamster Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open

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RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Sun, Aug 16 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open

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Long Beach Easy Breezy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Dream Big 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Road Dream Big 5k

From $40 Open

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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

Sat, Aug 22 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Road Team Race - 5K5K RunFun Walk (not timed) +2

From $20 Open

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Race for the Arts 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkKids Fun RunYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Race2Unravel

Sat, Aug 22 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Race2Unravel - 5k RUCKRace2Unravel - Youth 5kRace2Unravel - 5K +3

From $15 Open

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Advanced Sailing August 22/23

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsE1 - E6E7 and Above +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 22 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Virtual Kids Fun RunVirtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5K +1

From $8.49 Open

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Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Millerton Madness Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 · Friant, CA Friant

Virtual Run Anywhere5k RunSuper Sprint Triathlon +6

From $60 Open

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Splash Dash 5k/ A Wet or Dry Run 5k plus Duckie Dash/Wild Rivers in Irvine

Sun, Aug 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUNThe DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)Ducky Dash (kid's 1/2 mile/400 meter/or 200 yard dash)

From $32 Open

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One Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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 to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 29 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

Sat, Aug 29 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Triathlon 1 MILE SWIMBEACHFEST SCORED5K BEACH RUN +20

From $0 Open

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Moonlight Madness

Sat, Aug 29 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

Road 2-Mile2-Mile Kids 18 and Under

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 30 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Kids 1KVirtual 5K5K +5

From $12.5 Open 5 spots left

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Apple City 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Road Kids 1k5k

From $10 Open

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Foster the Future Run

Sun, Aug 30 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sun, Aug 30 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 5 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 1m Walk (Non-timed)5k RunVirtual Run

From $32.5 Open

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Beginner Sailing September 5/6

Sat, Sep 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsE1 - E6DoD Employees +2

From $200 Open

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A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

Sat, Sep 5 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

From $45 Open

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FIESTA 10K & MILE RUN - FRESNO

Sat, Sep 5 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road MILE RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK10K RUN +1

From $25 Open

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Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint

Sat, Sep 5 · Tahoe Vista, CA Tahoe Vista

Road Friends of the Park -Labor Day Weekend 5k & 1-mile fun run.

From $40 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE

Sat, Sep 5 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Ignite The Light 5K & Resource Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road Kids 1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run for Life

Sat, Sep 5 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $45 Open

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Ryan's Ranch Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pismo Beach, CA Pismo Beach

Road Kids Mile5K10K

From $17 Open

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD

Sun, Sep 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road KIDS RACEFIESTA 10KFIESTA HALF MARATHON +1

From $25 Open

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Diablo Trail Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Clayton, CA Clayton

Trail 4 Mi10 MiHalf Marathon +2

From $50 Open

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Labor of Love - Merging Forces 5K.10K by Califlow Runs

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KSocial Reunion & DinnerSCAD Social Reunion & Dinner & SCADaddle 5K Bundle

From $45 Open

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The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)

Fri, Sep 11 · Santa Venetia, CA Santa Venetia

Trail The Honey Badger Half MarathonThe Honey Badger Half Marathon VIRTUAL OPTIONThe Honey Badger 10K VIRTUAL OPTION +3

From $30 Open

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Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Children's Jog-a-thon5k Walk5k Run - timed

From $10 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Graniterock River Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hollister, CA Hollister

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Family Registration5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk Family Registration +1

From $30 Open

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Pincushion Hill Climb

Sat, Sep 12 · Friant, CA Friant

Road Pincushion Hill Climb 1 MilePincushion Hill Climb Mtn Goat

From $33 Open

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Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch

Sat, Sep 12 · San Ramon, CA San Ramon

Road Beat The Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +3

From $25 Open

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San Diego Neighborhood Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road San Diego Neighborhood Run 5KSan Diego Neighborhood Run 10K

From $35 Open

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