Running Races in California — 2026

There are 853 running races in California in 2026 across 278 cities. The next upcoming race is the HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE 1 in Bakersfield on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

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San Diego 271 Los Angeles 130 Long Beach 120 Sacramento 79 San Francisco 70 Coronado 62 Bakersfield 56 Anywhere 52 Fresno 51 San Jose 32 Clovis 27 Huntington Beach 24 Escondido 19 Modesto 18 Irvine 17 Ventura 17 Anaheim 17 Visalia 16 Redding 15 Oakland 15 Riverside 15 Roseville 14 Santa Cruz 14 Stockton 14 Fremont 14 San Mateo 14 Chico 13 Auburn 13 Agoura Hills 12 Davis 12

San Diego Neighborhood Cruise Run

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego
Virtual San Diego Neighborhood Cruise Run 5KSan Diego Neighborhood Cruise Run 10KVirtual Event San Diego Neighborhood Cruise Run 5K +1
From $38 Open Closing Soon
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The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)

Sun, Sep 13 · Santa Venetia, CA Santa Venetia
Trail The Honey Badger Half MarathonThe Honey Badger Half Marathon VIRTUAL OPTIONThe Honey Badger 10K VIRTUAL OPTION +3
From $30 Open Closing Soon
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Granite Bay 5K & 10K

Sun, Sep 13 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay
Road Kids 1/4 Mile (7 years old and younger)Kids 1/4 Mile (8-10 years old)5K Run/Walk +3
From $15 Open Closing Soon
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TPC Harding Park

Thu, Sep 17 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco
Dinner at Angler San Francisco RegistrationTournament RegistrationTournament Registration + Dinner at Angler San Francisco
From $1500 Open
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The Aloha Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis
Virtual 2 Mile Run/WalkCompetitive 5K RaceFun 5K Run +1
From $35 Open Closing Soon
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Bikes & Beers Ventura

Sat, Sep 19 · Ventura, CA Ventura
15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3
From $22.7 Open
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