Running Races in California — 2026

There are 882 running races in California in 2026 across 285 cities. The next upcoming race is the Friday Night Frights VOLUNTEERS in San Diego on October 21. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K Fun RunFirst Responder/ Healthcare/ TeacherStudent Rate +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash

Sun, Oct 25 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Ghost Boat Rides - 4 PMHost a TrunkGhost Boat Rides - 2:30 PM +6

From $0 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Alhambra, CA Alhambra

Road 1K Kids Run (Ages 6-10)5K10K +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K 3.10 Miles10K 6.20 MilesHalf Marathon 13.10 Miles +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Hope

Sun, Oct 25 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Run for Hope 5K Fundraiser Run and Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKCLYDESDALE 5K5K RUN/WALK +2

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5K Trunk Or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · Corona, CA Corona

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K Trunk Or Treat Race

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

Sun, Oct 25 · Winters, CA Winters

Road 1 Mile Adult Untimed1 Mile Monster Dash Untimed5K Run or Walk Timed +5

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual 1K Puppy Run1K Kids Run5K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Challenge: 100 yard dash +1

From $19.8 Open Closing Soon

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Hauntington Park 5K 2026

Wed, Oct 28 · Huntington Park, CA Huntington Park

Road Hauntington Park 5K (Ages 13+)

From $25 Open

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GOTH CANDIED APPLES

Wed, Oct 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6 and guest 18 plus

From $2 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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The Iron Office Health And Fitness Expo

Fri, Oct 30 · Clovis, CA Clovis

EXPO (20x10 Booth Space)FRIDAY OUTSIDE Vendor Booth(10x10 Space)EXPO (30x10 Booth Space) +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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Dia De Los Deadlift Challenge

Fri, Oct 30 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Dia De Los Deadlift Challenge

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Fri, Oct 30 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALK5K RUN/WALKHALF MARATHON +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)

Fri, Oct 30 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road Middle School Race

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Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom

Sat, Oct 31 · Merced, CA Merced

Road Monster Dash (5K)Monster Dash (10K)Zoom Zoom (400 m)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Linda Fireman's Association Halloween Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Plumas Lake, CA Plumas Lake

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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UC San Diego Score-O

Sat, Oct 31 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Trail Score-O (Mass start)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Whittier, CA Whittier

Road Creepy Crawly ½ Mile Dash - 11 & underStudent 5K5K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PSYKO FIT Halloween HYROX WEEKEND

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Hyrox Full Simulation (Doubles)Hyrox Full Simulation (Solo)Hyrox Full Simulation (Doubles) +5

From $29.99 Open Closing Soon

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Run For The Brains!

Sat, Oct 31 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Little Zombie 1K (12 & UNDER)5K10K (Double Loop) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Virtual 5K run5k Run or Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Northgate Market 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road Kid's 1K5K Run/Walk

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Run Forever Mile Time Trial

Sat, Oct 31 · Durham, CA Durham

Road Run Forever Mile Time Trial

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K 3.10 Miles10K 6.20 MilesHalf Marathon 13.10 Miles +1

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road Día de los Muertos 5KDía de los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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ZombieRunner Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon 4 spots left

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Doggie DashPups & Human 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Foothill Presents: Nightmare on Hart Park Lane 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5K Halloween Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Motherlode Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Jackson, CA Jackson

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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LASAA Mug Run - South LA

Sat, Oct 31 · Lawndale, CA Lawndale

Road 5K10K

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TriFind Race Director Summit

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Virtual ConferenceIn-Person Conference

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5 Miler5K10 Miler

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Road Kids Dash5K

From $15 Open

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road 1 Miler - Untimed Walk/Run5K 3.10 Miles Run/Walk10K - 6.20 Miles Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Miles For Meals Virtual Triathlon and Virtual Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Virtual MarathonVirtual Half Triathlon (70.3)

From $90 Open

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Oakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserOakland Tech 5km Fundraiser Race

From $30 Open

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DINO DASH

Sun, Nov 1 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Middle School +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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DAY OF THE DEAD With MWR

Sun, Nov 1 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $2 Open 10 spots left

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/WalkKaiser Permanente 10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Clarksburg Country Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Clarksburg, CA Clarksburg

Road Kids Fun Run - 1/2 Mile (Ages 12 and Under)Kids Fun Run - 1 Mile (Ages 12 and Under)5K +3

From $12.75 Open Closing Soon

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Leftovers – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open Closing Soon

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