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.

Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Trail Elevated Youth 1 MilerStroller Trail 5kValley 5M (Youth Under 19) +7

From $15 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Forever Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road 5K10K

From $45 Open

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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sun, Jan 17 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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Pirate 5K Booty Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2M Run/Walk (Not Timed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $37.5 Open

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HDR Kick Off 5000

Sat, Jan 23 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road HDR Kick Off 5000

From $25 Open

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Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Golden Gate Trail Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Trail 8KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open 50 spots left

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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road The HEART RUN 5KKid's DASH :200 yard TOT TROT /600 yards Kid's 4 to 11The HEART RUN Half Marathon 13.1 miles +1

From $28 Open

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2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Couples5K Run/Walk +3

From $28 Open

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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Running For Warriors

Sat, Feb 20 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k +5

From $35 Open

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FOURmidable

Sat, Feb 20 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Trail FOURmidable 13kFOURmidable 13kFOURmidable Half Marathon + +5

From $40 Open

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Montara Mountain Trail Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Pacifica, CA Pacifica

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $40 Open

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Support Blue Fresno

Sat, Feb 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K Run +5

From $27 Open

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17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!

Sun, Feb 28 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual Mini Madness 1KMini Madness 1KVirtual Runner - 5K Domestic (Includes Tech T and Finishers Medal Shipped to Continental US Only.) +7

From $40 Open

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Zoom Angel Island

Sun, Feb 28 · Tiburon, CA Tiburon

Trail 5 mi5 mi10 mi +3

From $60 Open

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Virtual Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids RunVirtual Run on Your Own +3

From $11.9 Open

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Zoom San Francisco

Sat, Mar 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Trail 5K5K (13 - 17 yo)5K (13 - 17 yo) +11

From $25 Open

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Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore SprintBayshore Sprint Relay +5

From $175 Open

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Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids RunKids RunCatalina Island 5K +7

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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The Long Beach Leprechaun Run - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Mar 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $10 Open

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Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk and Shoe Fling at Mooney Grove Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road Downtown Visalia 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18)Downtown Visalia 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5K (Accompanying Adults for Children)5K5 mile +13

From $30 Open

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Run for Roots: Heard It Through the Grapevine

Sat, Mar 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual RunVirtual Run +2

From $30 Open

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Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 5K (Dogs + Humans) +3

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Modesto Marathon

Sun, Apr 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +21

From $45 Open

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Pre-Registration Bakersfield Marathon 2027

Sun, Apr 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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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 Reg 2027 Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot Presented by Long Beach Clinical Trials

Sat, Jun 5 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

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

From $5 Open 30 spots left

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