Running Races in California 2026 | Find & Register

There are 871 running races in California in 2026 across 284 cities. The next upcoming race is the HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1 in Bakersfield on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

2027 PRE-SALE Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5K10K

From $39 Open

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

Pre Reg 2027 Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 29 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Kids 1KVirtual 5K5K +5

From $12.5 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 9 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Walk for Water 5kVirtual Walk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

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

Keyesville Classic 2027

Sat, Oct 16 · Lake Isabella, CA Lake Isabella

Road 🏃 Keyesville Trail 5K RunSprint Lap Time TrialLite XC +4

From $20 Open 80 spots left

Monster Miles

Sat, Oct 16 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Virtual Virtual Event Monster Miles 10KVirtual Event Monster Miles 5KMonster Miles 10K +1

From $35 Open

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 Orthodontics5KVirtual Event +1

From $5 Open

Running Races in California — 2026

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