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.

Black Oak Challenge

Sat, Sep 19 · Tuolumne, CA Tuolumne

Road 1-Mile5K

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntington Beach, CA

Sat, Sep 19 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Anime Fan and Fitness Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run and WalkAnime Fan and Fitness Festival 10k Run and Walk

From $45 Open

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Hunter's Heart Foundation - A World Beyond Wheels 5K Walk, Run, Ride 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Virtual 5k Run/Walk/RollVirtual A World Beyond Wheels 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Latina Scholars 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Groups/TeamsIndividual

From $50 Open

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Recovery Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Marina, CA Marina

Road Recovery Run - A Race to Freedom

From $45 Open

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Oak Tree Challenge 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Covina, CA Covina

Road Oak Tree Challenge 1 Mile Run/WalkOak Tree Challenge 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Fast Track To A Cure 5K Bay Area

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, CA Richmond

Virtual 5K ParticipantVirtual 5K5K Volunteer +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Superheroes for Hope

Sat, Sep 19 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Road Superheros for Hope 2K

From $30 Open

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2026 Recovery Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Marina, CA Marina

Road 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Non-Competitive5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Dash For De'Jah Annual 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road 5K

From $75 Open

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Jurassic Jaunt – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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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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Advanced Sailing September 19 U S Sailing 101

Sat, Sep 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6Sponsored Civilian GuestsDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Albany Community Triathlon 2026

Sun, Sep 20 · Albany, CA Albany

Triathlon SHORT Course - YOUTH (6-17)SHORT CourseMAIN Course - Individual YOUTH (9-17) +5

From $35 Open 3 spots left

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La Noche de las Brujas Run -SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $28.99 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Pink Fun Run - Bubbles & Brews

Sun, Sep 20 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Child's 1 MileAdult 1 MileChild's 5K +4

From $20 Open

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Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation

Sun, Sep 20 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Lemon Run 1K Family Fun RunLemon Run 5KLemon Run 10K

From $10 Open

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18th Annual Sevathon 2026 - 5K, 10K, Tiny Trots, 1K, Virtual Runs & Yoga

Sun, Sep 20 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Virtual Tiny Trots - 1KVirtual 5K Run5K +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Alameda Island Running Festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunIsland 5k Run / Walk presented by PenumbraIsland 10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Aloha Run Long Beach

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K Virtual5K Run/Walk10K Virtual +1

From $35 Open

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The Fourth Annual Miles for Mamas Walk/Run-Merchantville, NJ

Sun, Sep 20 · Merchantville, CA Merchantville

Road The Village's Fourth Annual Miles for Mamas - Merchantville

From $40 Open

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ICC Sevathon 2026 Non Profit Partner Registration

Sun, Sep 20 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Nonprofit ExhibitorFor Profit Organization Table RegistrationNon Profit Partner Registration +2

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Gourd Off!

Sun, Sep 20 · Wheatland, CA Wheatland

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/WalkKids' 1 Mile & ½ Mile Pumpkin Dash

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Teal Steps Ovarian Cancer Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual Adult Walk EntryKids (10 & under) EntryVirtual Adult Walk Entry +1

From $20 Open

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Gateway to Yosemite 5k/10k

Sun, Sep 20 · Merced, CA Merced

Road Parent and Me 1K5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bimbo Virtual Global Race

Mon, Sep 21 · Choose Your Location (Virtual Race), CA Choose Your Location (Virtual Race)

Virtual Bimbo (Virtual) Global 5K RaceBimbo Virtual Global Race 5K - DallasBimbo Virtual Global Race 10K - Dallas +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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PJRC Virtual 5K

Thu, Sep 24 · Dana Point, CA Dana Point

Open

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Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Virtual 5K Run (Timed)10K Run (Timed)Virtual Participant +1

From $49 Open

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Sonic in Concert

Fri, Sep 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Ticket

From $52 Open 18 spots left

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Romantic Beach Picnic

Fri, Sep 25 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Picnic for Two

From $52 Open 20 spots left

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Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Unicorn Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Shingle Springs, CA Shingle Springs

Road Unicorn Dash 5k

From $25 Open

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Vineyard Stomp 5K - Wise Villa Winery & Restaurant

Sat, Sep 26 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Road CASA Superhero Fun Run 2026

From $35 Open

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SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk St. John Eudes

Sat, Sep 26 · Burbank, CA Burbank

Open

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The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk and Kids Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road Kids Race (Ages 1 - 12)10K5K

From $20 Open

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Caruthers District Fair Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Caruthers, CA Caruthers

Road Caruthers District Fair 2K Run/WalkCaruthers District Fair 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)

Sat, Sep 26 · Any Town, CA Any Town

Virtual Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road 5K Run/Walk w/K9 (Top Dog Division)5K Run/Walk ( T-Shirt & Medal Included)5K Run/Walk (Combo - 2 people)

From $35 Open

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Friends of the Poor Walk Our Lady of Lourdes

Sat, Sep 26 · Burbank, CA Burbank

SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk Our Lady of Lourdes Northridge

From $0 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Ascot Hills Challenge Virtual 5KAscot Hills Challenge 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Roasted Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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LASAA Mug Run - Parks Bureau

Sat, Sep 26 · Castaic, CA Castaic

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Spartan Trail San Jose Shakeout Run — Everyone Welcome!

Sat, Sep 26 · Campbell, CA Campbell

Open

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