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.

Jingle Bell Jog 5k/10k Run-Walk at Dos Vientos

Sat, Dec 19 · Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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Santa Runs Palm Springs

Sat, Dec 19 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road 5KElf Dash

From $15 Open

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Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Golden Eagle Mile2 Miles5K Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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Winter Whirl – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 19 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Santa’s Reindeer Run - 3rd Annual- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Reindeer Romp 1-Miler5K — Jingle Dash10K Holiday Hustle +2

From $7 Open

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Chasing Santa – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Mile +1

From $24.5 Open

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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs

Fri, Dec 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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New Year's One Day

Thu, Dec 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 6 hour Solo6 hour Team12 hour Team +4

From $90 Open

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Natallie's RunSignup Page

Thu, Dec 31 · Rushtown, CA Rushtown

Virtual Invisible VIPRemote Run EditionGeneral Admission

From $0 Open

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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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Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Run In The New Year 5KRun In The New Year 10KRun in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon +2

From $32 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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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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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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Citrus Heritage Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road Kids Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Ultra 50K Run50 Mile RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 40 spots left

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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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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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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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LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Forever Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road Fire Survivors 1K5K10K

From $0 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 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 FRANCISCO

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

Sat, Jan 16 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

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

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

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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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 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 Closing Soon

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 1 Mile Cruiser Walk / RunSan Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun RunVirtual: San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 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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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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Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Expo

Sat, Jan 23 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road 1K Fun Run5KBike Ride +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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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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