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.

3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5K Run/Walk (Shirt + Medal Included)Kids Run (12yrs and under) + Special Prize

From $10 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Bayshore Sprint and 70.4

Sat, Nov 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore 70.4

From $165 Open

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Beer City Half

Sat, Nov 7 · Various Cities in, CA Various Cities in

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $40 Open

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2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)5K Run/Walk10 Mile - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $21 Open

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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Camp Turkey Terror: Night- Friday the 13th Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Fri, Nov 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K: The Gobble Dash10K: The Stuffing SprintHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Nov 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile5K10K +1

From $40 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo)5K +4

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 14 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids Fun RunCatalina Island 10KCatalina Island Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Diwali Fun Run + Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Road 5k10kFestival Only

From $25 Open

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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KCharity 5K - $250 fundraising commitment +4

From $0 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +3

From $10 Open

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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption and Bond with your Dog!

Sat, Nov 21 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road DoggieRun 4K with Pet

From $45 Open

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Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Kids 1k5k10k

From $5 Open

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Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run to benefit Hands of Hope

Sat, Nov 21 · Yuba City, CA Yuba City

Road Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k Run/WalkYuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center

Sun, Nov 22 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAnaheim Turkey Trot 5KAnaheim Turkey Trot 10K

From $30 Open

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKFUN 5KKIDS RUN +1

From $25 Open

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Friendsgiving/Barksgiving: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open

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LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K5 Miler15K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pre-Registration 2026 Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $10 Open 75 spots left

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road 3 Miles

From $35 Open

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkVirtual Run - Turkey Trot +1

From $0 Open

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2k Walk (not timed)5k Run/WalkLate Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal) +1

From $30 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Road GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KVirtual Run +2

From $28 Open

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Virtual 2K5KVirtual 5K Race

From $35 Open

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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Run Against Hunger 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Road 5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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Zoom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo) +4

From $25 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

Road 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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