Running Races in California — 2026

There are 879 running races in California in 2026 across 272 cities. The next upcoming race is the Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run in Hermosa Beach on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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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Ironstone Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 14 · Murphys, CA Murphys

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 1K Kids and Puppy Run1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk +21

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

From $20 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Mar 20 · 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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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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Como La Flor 5K. 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Mar 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Kids & Family 1 Miler5K10K +1

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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20th Annual With Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

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

From $35 Open

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Bedrock Valley Trail Runs

Sat, Apr 3 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Trail Elevated Youth 1MElevated Youth 1MSTAMPEDE 5K +24

From $15 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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Modesto Marathon

Sun, Apr 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Assisted 5KVirtual 5K5K +21

From $45 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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +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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San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K5K10K +9

From $0 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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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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Clovis Rodeo 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2Mile2K Race Bib & T-Shirt Only2K +7

From $30 Open

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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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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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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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2027 Granfondo San Diego

Sun, Apr 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $59 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K 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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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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Run for Donut LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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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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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 Closing Soon

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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

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

Sat, May 8 · 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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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 MilerRegister 2+ & Save $7 Each (5K) +13

From $15 Open

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Trailquake

Sun, May 9 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $45 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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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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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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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 Virtual 5K +2

From $26 Open

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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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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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Beer City Half™ San Jose

Sat, May 29 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road Beer StrollBeer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile +9

From $30 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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