Running Races in California — 2026

There are 853 running races in California in 2026 across 278 cities. The next upcoming race is the HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1 in Bakersfield on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

SuperHeroes Run SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Mar 27 · 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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Always Hope Easter Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Mar 27 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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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Como La Flor 5K. 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Mar 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Kids & Family 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Bedrock Valley Trail Runs

Sat, Apr 3 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Trail Elevated Youth 1MElevated Youth 1M5k (Youth Under 19) +24

From $15 Open

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20th Annual With Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

Road Adult 5KStudent 5K (ages 5 - 18 years)Adult 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Bakersfield Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids 1KKids 1K6K +11

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K & 10 Miler

Sat, Apr 3 · Laguna Beach, CA Laguna Beach

Trail Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6KRock It in El Moro Canyon 6KRock It in El Moro Canyon 10 Miler +1

From $65 Open

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Creekcut Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 4 · Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Modesto Marathon

Sun, Apr 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Assisted 5K5KAssisted 5K +21

From $45 Open

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World Health Day: 5K 10K Half Marathon Running for a Better World by Califlow Runs

Sun, Apr 4 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Run for Bagels 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)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Bagels 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Apr 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 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 Bagels 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)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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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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4th Annual Porterville 5K/10K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Virtual Virtual 5K/10K5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Open

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Run for Bagels 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 10 · 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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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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Wise Villa Wine Run 5K

Sat, Apr 10 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

Road 5k5k

From $40 Open

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2027 Cal Tri Lake Perris - 4.11.27

Sun, Apr 11 · Perris, CA Perris

Triathlon 5K10KOlympic RunBikeRun (5km run, 39km bike, 10km run) +23

From $23.86 Open

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Clovis Rodeo 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2K2Mile2K Race Bib & T-Shirt Only +7

From $30 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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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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Silver Moon Race: Kings River

Sat, Apr 17 · Reedley, CA Reedley

Ultra 12K12K20K +9

From $70 Open

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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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Wild Flowers 10k

Sat, Apr 17 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road Wild Flowers 10kWild Flowers 10k

From $80 Open

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Horseshoe Lake Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Trail 5 mi5 miHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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2027 Granfondo San Diego

Sun, Apr 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $59 Open

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Viansa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 18 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

Road 5k

From $30 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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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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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 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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Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration

Sat, Apr 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K PloggingPlover Dash (5k)5K 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 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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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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SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8K8K +8

From $0 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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Santa Clarita Trail Race

Sat, May 1 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Trail 1-Mile Hike1-Mile Hike5K +16

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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 Run5K Walk +35

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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 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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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 Spring Sprint Triathlon & San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, May 2 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon SD Tri Series 5K RunAquathlon (Swim-Run) - SprintTriathlon-International +8

From $34 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 Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 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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Beer City Half™ Sacramento

Sat, May 8 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll +11

From $0 Open

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Trailquake

Sun, May 9 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $45 Open

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