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.

Santa Clarita Trail Race

Sat, May 1 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Trail 1-Mile Hike1-Mile Hike5K +16

From $40 Open

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Fresno Urban Run

Sat, May 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

OCR Fresno Urban RunUrban RunUrban Run - Firefighter Division

From $50 Open

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SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE

Sat, May 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Cinco de MileCinco de Mile5K Run/Walk +5

From $28 Open

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Run, Fiesta, Repeat - Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sat, May 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $24.99 Open

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The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

Sat, May 1 · Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa

Virtual 5K Walk5K Walk5K Run +35

From $0 Open

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2027 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.2.27

Sun, May 2 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K +23

From $23.86 Open

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2027 Spring Sprint Triathlon & San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, May 2 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon SD Tri Series 5K RunDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only)Triathlon-International +8

From $34 Open

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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 2 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $18 Open

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2027 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Sun, May 2 · Arcata, CA Arcata

Road Avenue of the Giants 10kAvenue of the Giants 10kAvenue of the Giants 1/2 Marathon +3

From $60 Open

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Grizzly Peak Trail Run

Sat, May 8 · Berkeley, CA Berkeley

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma San Francisco

Sat, May 8 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +7

From $10 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, May 8 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, May 8 · 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 Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, May 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Beer City Half™ Sacramento

Sat, May 8 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll +11

From $0 Open

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Sasquatch Trail Run

Sat, May 8 · Woodlake, CA Woodlake

Virtual 5k Virtual RaceCompetitive 5k Run5k Virtual Race +5

From $15 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, May 8 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run

Sun, May 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5k RunLate Comers 5k5k Run +5

From $35 Open

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Trailquake

Sun, May 9 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $45 Open

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Long Beach Mother's Day Bloom & Zoom 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +13

From $15 Open

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Badwater Presents 40/40 NOW: Creating Balance in an Ultra World

Thu, May 13 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual 40/40 NOW40/40 NOW

From $75 Open 62 spots left

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La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Sat, May 15 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Road 5k5k10k +3

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Jed & Ted’s Bill & Ted’s Excellent Race 5K & 10K

Sat, May 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Be Excellent 5KThe Party On 10KThe Excellent Adventure Virtual Race

From $34.99 Open

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NURSES ROCK Run/Walk

Sat, May 15 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk +7

From $35 Open

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KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K & 1K - All Ages

Sat, May 15 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Virtual The KID-FIT 1KThe KID-FIT 1KThe KID-FIT 5K +2

From $26 Open

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14th Annual Luc's Run

Sat, May 15 · Tuolumne, CA Tuolumne

Virtual Virtual Run - Kids (10 & Under only)Virtual Run - Kids (10 & Under only)Kids Run (10 & Under only) +11

From $22 Open

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Nurses Rock

Sat, May 15 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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La Llorona Run 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +5

From $25 Open

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SoCal's Pirate's 5k/10k Run/Walk

Sat, May 22 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road The Pirate’s 1-Mile RaceThe Pirate’s 1-Mile Race5K Run/Walk +5

From $30 Open

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17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN

Sat, May 22 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road Kids 1K RunKids 1K Run5K +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Great Donut Run

Sun, May 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 1 Miler Donut Run/ Walk1 Miler Donut Run/ WalkVirtual Run/Walk +7

From $27 Open

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Memorial 5K Run

Sun, May 23 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road Memorial 5K RunMemorial 5K Run

From $40 Open

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Diablo Trail Run

Sun, May 23 · Clayton, CA Clayton

Trail 4 Mi4 Mi10 Mi +7

From $50 Open

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SuperHeroes Run SAN DIEGO

Sat, May 29 · 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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SuperHeroes Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, May 29 · 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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Beer City Half™ San Jose

Sat, May 29 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeer StrollBeer Stroll +9

From $30 Open

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MODESTO MEMORIAL CLASSIC

Sat, May 29 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk (Kids Age 17 and under)1 Mile Run/Walk (Kids Age 17 and under)1 Mile Run/Walk (Ages 18 and over) +17

From $25 Open

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SuperHeroes Run SACRAMENTO

Sat, May 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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SuperHeroes Run SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, May 29 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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SuperHeroes Run LAS VEGAS

Sat, May 29 · Las Vegas, CA Las Vegas

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Cerro Gordo Silver Run 2027

Sat, May 29 · Keeler, CA Keeler

Road Cerro Gordo Silver Run - 2027Cerro Gordo Silver Run

From $199 Open

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44th Annual Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run

Sun, May 30 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 1K Kids Run Presented by Westwood Orthodontics1K Kids Run Presented by Westwood OrthodonticsVirtual Event +5

From $5 Open

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Cinderella Trail Run

Sun, May 30 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 8K8KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk

Mon, May 31 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Virtual Kids 1 MileKids 1 Mile5K +5

From $20 Open

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Bakersfield Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk +3

From $35 Open

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Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot

Sat, Jun 5 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Tadpole Trot 1KTadpole Trot 1K5K Stroller Run/Walk +14

From $5 Open 30 spots left

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2027 Giro di San Diego

Sat, Jun 5 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Virtual Piccolo Fondo -20 MilesPiccolo Fondo -20 Miles with JerseyMedioFondo (32 Miles) +6

From $57 Open

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Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Fish Camp, CA Fish Camp

Road 20k20k20K Early Start +3

From $80 Open 30 spots left

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SuperHero - Runbelievable - 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jun 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $15 Open

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2027 Lake Chabot Trail Challenge (Half Marathon & 5K)

Sun, Jun 6 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K Run5K RunHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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