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.

Silver Moon Race: Kings River

Sat, Apr 17 · Reedley, CA Reedley

Ultra 12K12K20K +9

From $70 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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Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Road 5k5k

From $30 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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Wild Flowers 10k

Sat, Apr 17 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road Wild Flowers 10kWild Flowers 10k

From $80 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nurses Rock

Sat, May 15 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, May 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5k5k10k +3

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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NURSES ROCK Run/Walk

Sat, May 15 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +7

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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Pre-Registration Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run

Sun, May 23 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 1K Kids Run Presented by Westwood Orthodontics5KVirtual Event +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Pre Reg 2027 Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot

Sat, Jun 5 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Tadpole Trot 1K5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Run/Walk +4

From $5 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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