Running Races in California — 2026

There are 900 running races in California in 2026 across 266 cities. The next upcoming race is the Sunset Yoga in Coronado on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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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Grievances & Gratitude Run – Not a Resolution - Just a Reset 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $29.99 Open

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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 Closing Soon 40 spots left

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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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LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Forever Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road 5K10K

From $45 Open

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Define Your Glow 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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Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sun, Jan 17 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 1 Mile Cruiser Walk / Run"School Youth Free" - MLK 5K Walk / Fun RunSan Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 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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HDR Kick Off 5000

Sat, Jan 23 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road HDR Kick Off 5000

From $25 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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RPV's Run For Myles

Sat, Jan 30 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rancho Palos Verdes

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K RunVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $10 Open

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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Golden Gate Trail Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Trail 8KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open 50 spots left

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Arts in the Military

Sun, Feb 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church

Fri, Feb 12 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Road 5k Race12 Hour Race

From $22 Open

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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road The HEART RUN 5KThe HEART RUN Half Marathon 13.1 milesKid's DASH :200 yard TOT TROT /600 yards Kid's 4 to 11 +1

From $28 Open

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2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Couples5K Run/Walk +3

From $28 Open

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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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FOURmidable

Sat, Feb 20 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Trail FOURmidable 13kFOURmidable 13kFOURmidable Half Marathon + +5

From $40 Open

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Running For Warriors

Sat, Feb 20 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bakersfield Coffee Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk +5

From $35 Open

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Montara Mountain Trail Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Pacifica, CA Pacifica

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Ventura Marathon

Sun, Feb 21 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road 1/2 Marathon - Deferred from 20261/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon +5

From $110 Open 20 spots left

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Support Blue Fresno

Sat, Feb 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K Run +5

From $27 Open

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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $40 Open

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Zoom Angel Island

Sun, Feb 28 · Tiburon, CA Tiburon

Trail 5 mi5 mi10 mi +3

From $60 Open

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Virtual Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $11.9 Open Closing Soon

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17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!

Sun, Feb 28 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual Mini Madness 1KMini Madness 1KVirtual Runner - 5K Domestic (Includes Tech T and Finishers Medal Shipped to Continental US Only.) +7

From $40 Open

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Navy Ten-Miler

Sun, Feb 28 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual NTM Youth RunNTM Youth RunNTM 5K +8

From $20 Open

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Akash Wine Run 5k

Sun, Feb 28 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5k5k5k Hidden

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Disco Miles: Beachfront Boogie 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Mar 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $38.99 Open

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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 7 · Napa, CA Napa

Road 5k5kHelp with Check-in (7-8:30am) Then Run +3

From $15 Open 6 spots left

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The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Triathlon 5K5KShort Course +5

From $47 Open

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Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids RunKids RunCatalina Island 5K +7

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Zoom San Francisco

Sat, Mar 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Trail 5K5K5K (13 - 17 yo) +11

From $25 Open

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Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore SprintBayshore Sprint Relay +5

From $175 Open

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The Long Beach Leprechaun Run - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Mar 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $10 Open

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Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5K (Accompanying Adults for Children)5K5mi (12 yo & under) +13

From $30 Open

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VALENCIA Trail Race

Sat, Mar 20 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +3

From $67 Open

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Run for Roots: Heard It Through the Grapevine

Sat, Mar 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +2

From $30 Open

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Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk and Shoe Fling at Mooney Grove Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road Downtown Visalia 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only) +3

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Ironstone Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 28 · Murphys, CA Murphys

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Bakersfield Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids 1KKids 1K6K +11

From $10 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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Modesto Marathon

Sun, Apr 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Assisted 5K5KAssisted 5K +21

From $45 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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San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K5K10K +9

From $0 Open

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