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.

Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10KThe Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

From $34.99 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 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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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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5K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without Pet

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K With Pet + Hot Dog & Lemonade Experience5K With Pet OnlyOnly Human Division +1

From $55 Open

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LA's Race Against Gun Violence

Sun, Aug 16 · Carson, CA Carson

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run8K Run +1

From $15 Open

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Alien Invasion Man-5K 10K & Half Marathon - Health is Wealth Expo

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $42.99 Open

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Long Beach Easy Breezy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Sun, Aug 16 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open

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Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5kVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO

Sun, Aug 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTaco Fun 6K RunKIDS Run

From $25 Open

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Race Thru the Redwoods

Sun, Aug 16 · Felton, CA Felton

Road Kids Race10K Run

From $25 Open

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The SF Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road Open #2 (5:00 - 7:00 min/mile)Masters Men (40+)The Dog Mile +7

From $35 Open

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LAPD Foothill Fitness Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 1K (.62 MILE)5K10K

From $30 Open

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2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Triathlon Chula Vista 5KDuathlon - 1 Mile Run-19K (11.6 mi) Bike-5K RunTriathlon-Sprint +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Trip to Sea Hive vintage Market and Food Hall

Sun, Aug 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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LA Race Against Gun Violence

Sun, Aug 16 · Carson, CA Carson

Road LA Race Against Violence

From $45 Open

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Cooking with Chefs Class

Wed, Aug 19 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Couple

From $50 Open 8 spots left

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Meet At: Water for Elephants

Wed, Aug 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $42 Open 8 spots left

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Dream Big 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Road Dream Big 5k

From $40 Open

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Justin Garza Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 Mile Run/WalkJustin Garza StudentsChildren: 12 and under

From $30 Open

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Liberty Station Adventure Race Training Event

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Double Dipsea

Sat, Aug 22 · Stinson Beach, CA Stinson Beach

Road DOUBLE DIPSEADouble Dipsea entry - with $40 donation

From $180 Open

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Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Road 5K - Basic5K - Deluxe Package10K - Deluxe Package +1

From $25 Open

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Race2Unravel

Sat, Aug 22 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Race2Unravel - 5KRace2Unravel - 5k RUCKRace2Unravel - Youth 5k +3

From $15 Open

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RUN FOR ASL 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Road RUN FOR ASL 5K

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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LEARN: HOW TO OUTRIGGER CANOE

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Advanced Sailing August 22 US Sailing 101

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6Sponsored Civilian GuestsDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Race for the Arts 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkKids Fun RunYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Dart Blaster Battle

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $5 Open 20 spots left

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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

Sat, Aug 22 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Road 5K RunTeam Race - 5KFun Walk (not timed) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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One Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $29.5 Open

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Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge

Sun, Aug 23 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge - 4.15 miles

From $25 Open

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Discovery Cube LA’s 5k and 1k Family Fun Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Sylmar, CA Sylmar

Road 1k Family Fun Run5k

From $35 Open

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Splash Dash 5k (& Dry Run 5k) at Wild Rivers in Irvine

Sun, Aug 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road The DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUNDucky Dash (kid's 1/2 mile/400 meter/or 200 yard dash)

From $32 Open

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Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open Closing Soon

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Grill Skills

Sun, Aug 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $12 Open 10 spots left

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Sandman Tri

Sun, Aug 23 · Aptos, CA Aptos

Triathlon Sandman DuathlonSandman TriSandman Team

From $70 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Millerton Madness Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 · Friant, CA Friant

Virtual 5k RunRun AnywhereRelay Madness +6

From $60 Open

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Disco Ball Planter

Wed, Aug 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $16 Open 10 spots left

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Eco Glow Paddle Boat

Thu, Aug 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

4 Person Boat

From $85 Open 9 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers Sporting Clays Fundraiser - WING & BARREL RANCH

Sat, Aug 29 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

Title SponsorGold SponsorSquad Sponsor +7

From $250 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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We RUN LA

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road We RUN LA Community Race

From $50 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

Sat, Aug 29 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Triathlon BEACHFEST SCORED1 MILE SWIM5K BEACH RUN +20

From $0 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Moonlight Madness

Sat, Aug 29 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

Road 2-Mile Kids 18 and Under2-Mile

From $10 Open

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Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 29 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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