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.

SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Foster the Future Run

Sun, Aug 30 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Barbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon & 5K: Celebrating Life, Empowering Women

Sun, Aug 30 · Nevada City, CA Nevada City

Triathlon Barbara Schmidt Millar Women's 5k Run/WalkBarbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon Celebrating Life, Empowering WomenBarbara Schmidt Millar Women's Triathlon Relay Team

From $40 Open

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Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 30 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Kids 1K5KVirtual 5K +5

From $12.5 Open 20 spots left

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Menlo Park Back-to-School Kids Triathlon

Sun, Aug 30 · Menlo Park, CA Menlo Park

Triathlon Non-Competitve Kids TriathlonSuper Sprint TriathlonCompetitve Kids Triathlon

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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Apple City 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Road Kids 1k5k

From $10 Open

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Walk for Paws

Sun, Aug 30 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Walk for Paws

From $35 Open

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I Run They Learn

Sun, Aug 30 · Dublin, CA Dublin

Road IRunTheyLearn

From $45 Open

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Kids Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Loma Linda, CA Loma Linda

Virtual VIRTUAL WALKERIN-PERSON WALKER100 CHALLENGE +1

From $15 Open

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Virtual Outrun Lupus Run/Walk

Tue, Sep 1 · Any town, CA Any town

Virtual Virtual Walk or Run

From $25 Open

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HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES

Thu, Sep 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5K RUN5K RunMTB/GRAVEL RACE +5

From $25 Open

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MAMMOTH LAKES Intro to outdoor ROCK-CLIMBING TRIP

Fri, Sep 4 · Mammoth Lakes, CA Mammoth Lakes

Active Duty E1-E6 Only

From $175 Open 12 spots left

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Taco The Town 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 5 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Taquito 1K (12 and under)5KVirtual 5K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Sep 5 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKFIESTA HALF MARATHONKIDS RACE +1

From $25 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE

Sat, Sep 5 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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PSYKO FIT HYROX WEEKEND

Sat, Sep 5 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Hyrox Full Simulation (Solo)Hyrox Full Simulation (Doubles)Rox Lite - 1/2 the work, Zero running +3

From $29.99 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint

Sat, Sep 5 · Tahoe Vista, CA Tahoe Vista

Road Friends of the Park -Labor Day Weekend 5k & 1-mile fun run.

From $40 Open

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Strollin' for the Colon

Sat, Sep 5 · Napa, CA Napa

Road Strollin for the Colon

From $35 Open

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A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

Sat, Sep 5 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Road A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

From $25 Open

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 5 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 1m Walk (Non-timed)5k RunVirtual Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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Beginner Sailing September 5/6

Sat, Sep 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransE7 and AboveE1 - E6 +2

From $200 Open

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Colby Mountain Trailfest

Sat, Sep 5 · Butte Meadows, CA Butte Meadows

Trail 5k12k24k

From $40 Open 30 spots left

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Ignite The Light 5K & Resource Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road Kids 1K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkBenny's Top Dog Division

From $35 Open

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Run for Life

Sat, Sep 5 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $45 Open

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON, 10K & MILE RUN - FRESNO

Sun, Sep 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road MILE RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK10K RUN +2

From $25 Open

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Ryan's Ranch Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pismo Beach, CA Pismo Beach

Road Kids Mile5K10K

From $17 Open

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Pirates Plunder – 5K, 10K, 10-miler, and Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Miler +1

From $29.5 Open

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Vibha Bay Area Dream Mile 2026

Sun, Sep 6 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Road 5K Walk/Run10K Walk/RunHM Walk/Run +1

From $35 Open

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GLOW AND GO NEON FUN RUN

Sun, Sep 6 · South Lake Tahoe, CA South Lake Tahoe

Road Glow and Go Neon Fun Run

From $22 Open

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Diablo Trail Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Clayton, CA Clayton

Trail 4 Mi10 MiHalf Marathon +2

From $50 Open

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Labor of Love - Merging Forces 5K.10K by Califlow Runs

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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Davis Labor Day Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Davis, CA Davis

Virtual 5KVirtual Participant10K +2

From $12.75 Open Closing Soon

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Trail Challenge - The Dublin 26

Mon, Sep 7 · Dublin, CA Dublin

Virtual Run, Walk, or Hike 26 Miles!Bike 65 Miles

From $6 Open

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Long Beach Labor Day Run - Merging Forces 5K, 10K, Kids Dash

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open

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The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)

Fri, Sep 11 · Santa Venetia, CA Santa Venetia

Trail The Honey Badger Half Marathon VIRTUAL OPTIONThe Honey Badger Half MarathonThe Honey Badger 10K VIRTUAL OPTION +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Row for a Reason

Fri, Sep 11 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Saturday Rowing SignupFriday Rowing Signup

From $50 Open

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San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KSocial Reunion & DinnerSCAD Social Reunion & Dinner & SCADaddle 5K Bundle

From $45 Open

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Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5k Walk - not timed5k Run - timedChildren's Jog-a-thon +1

From $0 Open

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MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-mile Championship (Cash Prize)

Sat, Sep 12 · Perris, CA Perris

Road Kids 1 mile raceMVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-mile Championship (Cash Prize)Kids 200Meters +1

From $5 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Raz'N Health Fitness Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Atwater, CA Atwater

Road 5K Run10K RunCrossFit Competiton

From $25 Open

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AFE Foundation 2026 Step Up for Moms: Global Baton Relay

Sat, Sep 12 · Vista, CA Vista

Virtual AFE Foundation: 2026 Step Up for Moms: Global Baton RelayStep Up For Moms: Carry the Light Global Relay - Adult - Kids 12 and Under

From $25 Open 29 spots left

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Pinoy Runners Norcal 7K / .7M Fun Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Brisbane, CA Brisbane

Road 0.7 Mile Fun Run & WalkCombo - both 7 Kilometer and 0.7 Mile7 Kilometers Fun Run +3

From $4 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Graniterock River Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hollister, CA Hollister

Road 5K Run/Walk Family Registration5K Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Family Registration +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Running Fence Run: A Run of Freedom- Celebrating Christo's 1976 "Running Fence” art project

Sat, Sep 12 · Bloomfield, CA Bloomfield

Road September 2026- Running Fence Run - 5KSeptember 2026- Running Fence Run - 10KSeptember 2026- Running Fence Run - Half Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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