Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1017 running races in California in 2026 across 305 cities. The next upcoming race is the Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run in Hermosa Beach on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Sun, Oct 18 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Child 1 Mile (under 14)Adult 1 MileAdult 5K +1

From $15 Open

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SD HipHop 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road SD HipHop 5k

From $35 Open

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2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26

Sun, Oct 18 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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The Fresno Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 5k Run & WalkKids Donut Dash - 9 & Under

From $25 Open

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Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 18th, 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Chico, CA Chico

Trail 4 Mile Endurance ChallengeFall Classic Half Marathon

From $80 Open

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MISSION INN RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual Virtual 5K (Virtual Run/Walk)5K Run5K Walk +5

From $25 Open

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Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Virtual AquathlonSprint AquathlonVirtual 5K +19

From $40 Open

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Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 18 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run

From $95 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALK5K RUN/WALKHALF MARATHON +1

From $25 Open

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Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeInformational VendorShow Car Registration +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Big Sur River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Big Sur, CA Big Sur

Road 5K - Children under 12 years old5K - Adult10K - Adult +1

From $20 Open

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Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

Virtual Charity 5K5KVirtual 5K +11

From $0 Open

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Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/WalkLittle Monster Dash Age 3 and Under +2

From $25 Open

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SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $22 Open

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RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K (3.1 miles)10K (6.2 Miles)Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

From $42 Open

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Malibu Moves Expo & Festival

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

10x10' Space One-Day [Saturday or Sunday Only]10x10' Space 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday]Food Truck [Saturday & Sunday] +6

From $300 Open 1 spots left

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Run(NOT TIMED)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

Sun, Oct 25 · Winters, CA Winters

Road 1 Mile Adult Untimed1 Mile Monster Dash Untimed5K Run or Run/Walk Timed with Shirt +3

From $20 Open

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Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Family Fun Race (1K)Virtual Race5k Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road Family 1 Mile Memory WalkKids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)5K Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

Road Day Of The Dead 5kDay Of The Dead 10kCalaveritas Run

From $25 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKCLYDESDALE 5KATHENA 5K +2

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Pups & Human 5KVirtual Doggie Dash

From $45 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual 1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Open

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Virtual 5K run5k Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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ZombieRunner Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K5K (13 - 17 yo)5K (12 yo & under) +5

From $25 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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TriFind Race Director Summit

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Conference

From $100 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5 Miler5K10 Miler

From $30 Open

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5k Gavin Gladding Run/Walk10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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2026 Morro Bay Triathlon

Sun, Nov 1 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Triathlon SprintSprint Relay TeamOlympic +9

From $120 Open

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser RaceOakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

From $30 Open

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +3

From $25 Open

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Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8KHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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