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.

Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Sun, Jun 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2m Walk (Not Timed)2m Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/Walk +3

From $35 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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Sacramento Pride Run

Sat, Jun 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Old Zoo Half Marathon

Sun, Jun 13 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 12K12KHalf Marathon +1

From $49 Open

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jun 19 · 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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The Sports Spectacular 5K/10K

Sat, Jun 19 · LONG BEACH, CA LONG BEACH

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

From $30 Open

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jun 19 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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2027 Cal Tri Castaic Lake - 6.19.27

Sat, Jun 19 · Castaic, CA Castaic

Triathlon Sponsor - 10x10 TentOlympic SwimBikeSprint SwimBike +23

From $23.86 Open

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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jun 19 · 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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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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Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jun 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 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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Father's Day Run

Sun, Jun 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/Walk10k Run +3

From $35 Open

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Run the Robie (100 Mile relay )

Thu, Jun 24 · Auburn, CA Auburn

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

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Jun 26 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $45.99 Open

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Riverpark 5k Summer Run

Sat, Jun 26 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Kids K (ages 7 and under)Week 1 5K: 7/4Week 3 5K: 7/16 +4

From $10 Open

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2027 Cal Tri La Crema - 6.27.27

Sat, Jun 26 · Guerneville, CA Guerneville

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Olympic Swim (1640 yards)10K +14

From $23.86 Open

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Boogie Nights 5K & 10K

Sat, Jun 26 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Boogie Nights 5K After DarkBoogie Nights 5K After DarkBoogie Nights 10K After Dark +3

From $34.99 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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San Diego International Triathlon & Waterfront 5.6K

Sun, Jun 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon Waterfront 5.6KDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only)Triathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +7

From $34 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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3rd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sun, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1K Fun RunKids 1K Fun RunVirtual San Diego 4th of July 5K +6

From $25 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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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

Sun, Jul 4 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Road 1 Mile1 Mile5K Run/Walk +9

From $25 Open

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The Great American Race

Sun, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual Virtual5K RunVirtual +5

From $25 Open

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Ventura 4th of July 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road 5K

From $30 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 RunCharity Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run +3

From $20 Open

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Freedom Run on the Ranch

Sun, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Road Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5k +7

From $9 Open 50 spots left

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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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San Lorenzo River Trail Run

Sat, Jul 10 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 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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Bidi Bidi Run Run 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $42.99 Open

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Jolly10K

Sat, Jul 17 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $45 Open

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Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

Sat, Jul 17 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Virtual Virtual Rock to PierVirtual Rock to Pier10k Run +3

From $55 Open

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2027 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

Sat, Jul 17 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road 2027 Strawberry Fields 2K2026 Strawberry Fields 2K2027 Strawberry Fields 5K +1

From $10 Open 67 spots left

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Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual RunVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open

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Tue, Jul 20 · Buena Park, CA Buena Park

Road lmfaooo

From $0 Open

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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 24 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10K +3

From $34.99 Open

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Bad Bass

Sat, Jul 24 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Virtual 5K5K10K +6

From $55 Open

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LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $45.99 Open

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BOO-gie Glow Run 5K 10K Half Marathon - SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +5

From $25 Open

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Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon and Solana Beach 5K

Sun, Jul 25 · Solana Beach, CA Solana Beach

Triathlon Solana Beach 5KSolana Beach 5KTriathlon Relay - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile Bike - 5K Run +13

From $31 Open

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Run For the Dogs 5K - Swag Rewards Test Race

Sat, Jul 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Run For the Dogs 5K

From $0 Open

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MAYEM - HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sun, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K HYBRID

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Lanark Park HOME of The DRAGONS 5K

Thu, Aug 5 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Road 5K Run/Walk2027 Early Bird Registration - Lanark Park Home of the Dragon 5k5K Run/Walk

From $10 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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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 8 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $18 Open

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 8 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon 750M Swim750M Swim1.5k Swim +37

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Sat, Aug 14 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5 mile5 mileHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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