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.

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

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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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NURSES ROCK Run/Walk

Sat, May 15 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

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

From $35 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

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The Sports Spectacular 5K/10K WILL be now in May, 2027.

Sat, May 22 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKid's Dash

From $30 Open

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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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Cerro Gordo Silver Run 2027

Sat, May 29 · Keeler, CA Keeler

Road Cerro Gordo Silver RunCerro Gordo Silver Run - 2027

From $199 Open

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Beer City Half™ San Jose

Sat, May 29 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll +9

From $30 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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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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Cinderella Trail Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 8K8KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 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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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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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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Sacramento Pride Run

Sat, Jun 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Four Fools Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 12 · Rodeo, CA Rodeo

Road Check-In Volunteer and Run the 5KWine Run 5k Four Fools WineryWine Run 5k Four Fools Winery

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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Sugar Daddy Race

Sat, Jun 19 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Road Kids Fun RunKids Fun Run5K +5

From $35 Open

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Summer Solstice Run : 5K.10K. Half Marathon –by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jun 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $45.99 Open

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Run the Robie (100 Mile relay )

Thu, Jun 24 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Virtual Run The Robie 100100 Mile Relay .... Run Fast… or Pretend Like You Are.100 Mile challenge ..... Run Fast… or Pretend Like You Are. +1

From $0 Open

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Seaport Village 5K

Sun, Jun 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Seaport Village 5K RunSeaport Village 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Red, White & Blue Race

Sat, Jul 3 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kiddie RaceKiddie Race5K Fun Run/Walk +5

From $25 Open

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Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Road Liberty Bell 5k Fun RunLiberty Bell 5k Fun RunKids Fun Run +3

From $20 Open

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Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sun, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2027 Crown City Classic 12K & 5K PRE-SALE!

Sun, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Road Kids Half Mile - PRE SALE5K - PRE SALE12K - PRE SALE

From $15 Open

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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 10 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Virtual Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure Virtual 5KLookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $38.99 Open

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Bidi Bidi Run Run Night 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10K

From $42.99 Open

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2027 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

Sat, Jul 17 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road 2026 Strawberry Fields 2K2027 Strawberry Fields 2K2026 Strawberry Fields 5K +1

From $10 Open 67 spots left

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Jolly10K

Sat, Jul 17 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $45 Open

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Tue, Jul 20 · Buena Park, CA Buena Park

Road lmfaooo

From $0 Open

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Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 7 · Green Valley Lake, CA Green Valley Lake

Road Green Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 10K +3

From $40 Open

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2027 PRE-SALE Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5K10K

From $39 Open

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Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 21 · 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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Pre Reg 2027 Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 29 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Kids 1KVirtual 5K5K +5

From $12.5 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 9 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Walk for Water 5kVirtual Walk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

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Keyesville Classic 2027

Sat, Oct 16 · Lake Isabella, CA Lake Isabella

Road Sprint Lap Time Trial🏃 Keyesville Trail 5K RunLite XC +4

From $20 Open 80 spots left

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Monster Miles

Sat, Oct 16 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Virtual Virtual Event Monster Miles 10KMonster Miles 10KMonster Miles 5K +1

From $35 Open

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ZOINKS! Zombie Dash 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 16 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road ZOINKS! A ZOMBIE DASH 5KZOINKS! A ZOMBIE DASH 10KZOINKS! A ZOMBIE DASH Kids Fun Run 1 Mile

From $15 Open

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Pre-Registration 2028 Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run

Sat, May 27 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 1K Kids Run Presented by Westwood Orthodontics5KVirtual Event +1

From $5 Open

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