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.

(introduction to) Roller Skating at the NEW Rink at Seaport Village!

Sat, Aug 1 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $25 Open 12 spots left

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Dog Days of Summer – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Doggie Dash 1 Mile5k10 Mile +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Hermosa Beach, CA Hermosa Beach

Road 2 Mile Beach Run

From $30 Open

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Pride of the Valley 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baldwin Park, CA Baldwin Park

Virtual Virtual - Pride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 10K +1

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Summer Breeze

Sat, Aug 1 · San Leandro, CA San Leandro

Virtual 5K10KRemote Runner +1

From $50 Open

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Paty Strong 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Road Paty Strong 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Green Valley Lake, CA Green Valley Lake

Road Green Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 10KGreen Valley Lake Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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Ely Mountain Trail Race

Sun, Aug 2 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Road Ely Mountain Trail Race 8KEly Mountain Trail Race 14K

From $50 Open

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Kids Survival Skills

Sun, Aug 2 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Kids Suvival Skills

From $10 Open Closing Soon 12 spots left

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Run LA 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 2 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10K10 Miler

From $30 Open

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MaraFUNrun 5K

Mon, Aug 3 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road 5K - I am not affiliated with a school5K - I am running with a school or a child who is running with their school5K - I am a student who is running with my school +3

From $0 Open

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Track Night Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +1

From $10 Open

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Dino Dig Day

Wed, Aug 5 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Participant

From $12 Open 40 spots left

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Saucony X Fleet Feet Demo Run

Wed, Aug 5 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

Open

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Coveathlon #4

Thu, Aug 6 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run Relay +2

From $40 Open

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Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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18th Annual Ryan Bousquet Memorial Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 3 miles

From $20 Open

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Breakers Beach Campout Under the Stars

Fri, Aug 7 · Coronado, CA Coronado

VolunteersAges 12+Ages 4-11

From $0 Open 6 spots left

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Noyo Headlands Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kids' 1/2 Mile Run5K Run5K Fun Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Beginner Sailing August 8/9

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransSponsored Civilian GuestsE1 - E6 +2

From $200 Open

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Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K10KVirtual

From $44 Open

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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Sat, Aug 8 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Virtual Virtual Half MarathonHalf MarathonCoed 2-Person Relay (each member) +2

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Bear Creek

Sat, Aug 8 · Orinda, CA Orinda

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +1

From $50 Open

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Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestline, CA Crestline

Road Run Through the Pines 5KRun Through the Pines 10K

From $40 Open

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PAY TO PLAY 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road PAY TO PLAY 5K

From $18 Open

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NEW! SHARK ENCOUNTER

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open

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Hermosa Beach Triathlon

Sun, Aug 9 · Hermosa Beach, CA Hermosa Beach

Triathlon Hermosa Beach Triathlon

From $188 Open

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Volunteer: National Park Service

Sun, Aug 9 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29.5 Open

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The OC Fair Fun Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa

Virtual Virtual OC Fair Fun Run 1 MileThe 1.1 Mile Carnival Detour DashThe OC Fair Fun Run 5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon 750M Swim1.5k SwimSprint Paratriathlon +16

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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SAR Wild Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Trail 2M Hike5k Trail Wild Run10k Trail Run +2

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Torrey Pines

Mon, Aug 10 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Participant Registration

From $1000 Open 100 spots left

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Toddler Tuesday: Ball Pit

Tue, Aug 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Watercolor Seashells

Wed, Aug 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $5 Open 12 spots left

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Cupertino Splash and Dash #2

Thu, Aug 13 · Cupertino, CA Cupertino

Triathlon Half Mile Swim1 Mile SwimYouth Splash and Dash +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon 14 spots left

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Dive-In Movie

Fri, Aug 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · 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 PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Courage Triathlon 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Almanor, CA Lake Almanor

Virtual IndividualVirtual ParticipantRelay Team +2

From $20 Open

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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Road Kids Run5k RunMayor Max 6 legged Race on a leash +3

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: August 15/16

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransSponsored Civilian GuestsDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5 mileHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road TACO 6K RUNKIDS RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK

From $25 Open

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