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.

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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Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Fish Camp, CA Fish Camp

Road 20K Early Start20k20k +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 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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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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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 100 Mile Relay .... Run Fast… or Pretend Like You Are.Run The Robie 100100 Mile challenge ..... Run Fast… or Pretend Like You Are. +1

From $0 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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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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Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sun, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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Tue, Jul 20 · Buena Park, CA Buena Park

Road lmfaooo

From $0 Open

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Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 21 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Virtual Kids Fun RunWalk for Water 5KVirtual Walk for Water 5k +1

From $8.49 Open

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Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 9 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

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Monster Miles

Sat, Oct 16 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Virtual Monster Miles 5KVirtual Event Monster Miles 10KVirtual Event Monster 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 OrthodonticsVirtual Event5K +1

From $5 Open

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