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.

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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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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Backonroad: Pop Up Run LA

Fri, Nov 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 10k Stay Dangerous Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual Pride 5K Run & Walk (Under 21)Virtual Pride 5K Run & WalkPride 5K Run & Walk (Adult)

From $25 Open

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Miles for Migraine San Diego

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open

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Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Tulare, CA Tulare

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Beer City Half

Sat, Nov 7 · Various Cities in, CA Various Cities in

Open

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Beginner Sailing November 7/8

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / VeteransE7 and Above +2

From $200 Open

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2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College

Sat, Nov 7 · Sylmar, CA Sylmar

Road K-12 & College StudentsGeneral AdmissionFamily Run

From $0 Open

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +2

From $0 Open

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Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8KHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Brassfield Estate Winery's Whine Now, Wine Later Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Clearlake Oaks, CA Clearlake Oaks

Road 5k Run/Walk10 Mile Run10K Run

From $45 Open

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Ruff Day Rescue Virtual 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Discovery Bay, CA Discovery Bay

Virtual 5K Human Registration5K Dog Registration

From $5 Open

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Jakes & Del Mar Lifeguard Association Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Del Mar, CA Del Mar

Road 5K Fun Run

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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First Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Holtville, CA Holtville

Road 1st Annual Pine School 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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VOLUNTEER: ROSE PARADE FLOAT DECORATING IN LA

Sat, Nov 7 · pasadena, CA pasadena

Active Duty E1-E6

From $6 Open 9 spots left

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2026 Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival

Sat, Nov 7 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 5K Run/WalkBike Tour36 Mile Team Relay Challenge

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Her Fall Forward 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Back the Blue

Sat, Nov 7 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road 1- Mile Fun Run5k Run10k Run +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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Bayshore Sprint and 70.4

Sat, Nov 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore 70.4

From $165 Open

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Run With Los Muertos 5K & Block Party

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $50 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk - Untimed5K Military - Active/Reserve/Veteran5K Run - General Public +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Phoenix 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Paradise, CA Paradise

Road Phoenix 5KPhoenix 10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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SMFA 5K Toy Run

Sat, Nov 7 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

Road SMFA 5k Toy Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road HERO 5K

From $50 Open

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Epicpalooza

Sat, Nov 7 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

Trail Epicpalooza 5KEpicpalooza 10KEpicpalooza Kids 1K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5K Run/Walk (Shirt + Medal Included)Kids Run (12yrs and under) + Special Prize

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Tiger Run 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Wildomar, CA Wildomar

Road Tiger Run 1 Mile Kids (K-5th) RunTiger Run 5K AdultsTiger Run 5k Students

From $10 Open

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Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College

Sun, Nov 8 · Merced, CA Merced

Open

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Friendship Walk SD 2026

Sun, Nov 8 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Friendship Walk and Fair 2026

From $18 Open

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Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race San Diego

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Friendship Walk SD

Sun, Nov 8 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

2026 Friendship Walk SD2026 Friendship Fair Booth

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Alpha Kappa Psi - Psi Kappa Ocean Conservation 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Open

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RUN Colusa

Sun, Nov 8 · Colusa, CA Colusa

Road 5k10k1/2 Marathon

From $25 Open

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Sandy Sprint California Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer

Sun, Nov 8 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Sandy Sprint California 5K RunSandy Sprint California 5K WalkSandy Sprint 5K Run- Children 12 and Under +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)10 Mile - Enlisted /Veterans Military, Police and Fire, First Responders +8

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run

From $45 Open

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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +2

From $30 Open

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Running For Warriors

Wed, Nov 11 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Fun Run/Walk +5

From $35 Open

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Veterans Day Run

Wed, Nov 11 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

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Indio Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Wed, Nov 11 · Indio, CA Indio

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Fri, Nov 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K: The Gobble Dash10K: The Stuffing SprintHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Diabetes Awareness 5K (Stockton)

Sat, Nov 14 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Diabetes Awareness 5K (No T-shirt)Diabetes Awareness 5K - Virtual Race (No T-shirt)Diabetes Awareness 5K (T-shirt included)

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderChild Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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