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.

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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LASAA Mug Run - Parks Bureau

Sat, Sep 26 · Castaic, CA Castaic

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans at Las Positas College

Sat, Sep 26 · Livermore, CA Livermore

2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans at LPC

From $0 Open

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2026 Vintage Festival Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

Road Vintage Vines 1 MileVintage Festival 5K Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Virtual Color Fun RunVirtual 5K Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Be The Light 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Road 5k10K

From $50 Open

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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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Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles

Sun, Sep 27 · Pasadena, CA Pasadena

Road

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The Retro Run – 5K, 10k, 10m, and Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Mile +1

From $24.5 Open

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The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Virtual The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Family and Pets 1kThe Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial 5kVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Santa Cruz Triathlon

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon Sprint AquathlonSprint RelaySprint Distance +4

From $65 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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KCF Calabasas 5K Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Calabasas, CA Calabasas

Road Kevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas Kids RunKevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas 5K

From $35 Open

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Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run

From $40 Open

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Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Redwood Valley, CA Redwood Valley

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Tri to Inspire

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Triathlon Mini Sprint Triathlon - AdultMini Sprint Triathlon - Youth (16 & under)Mini Sprint Triathlon - Family +5

From $45 Open 2 spots left

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Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half Marathon Sponsored by Domino's Pizza

Sun, Sep 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Family Fun 1 Miler - Untimed5K: The Fast Slice 5K10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K +2

From $20 Open

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MIRAMAR AIR SHOW

Sun, Sep 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKid's Dash (400 yards) or 1 Mile FUN RUN

From $28 Open

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Auburn Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Virtual 5K12KRemote Runner +1

From $50 Open

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10K On The Bay

Sun, Sep 27 · Hayward, CA Hayward

Road 1 Mile Run or Walk5K (3.1 Miles) Run or Walk10K (6.2 miles) Run

From $25 Open

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24th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education

Sun, Sep 27 · Martinez, CA Martinez

Road 5K Run/Walk (In Person)

From $30 Open

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SGRAIL Marin - Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon

Fri, Oct 2 · San Rafael, CA San Rafael

Trail Trail Half MarathonOlympic TriathlonOlympic Relay +2

From $0 Open

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Bike The Bay The TACO Way 2026!

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Bike The Bay The TACO Way 2026

From $50 Open

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Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2Mile5KBaby Goat Yoga 11:00AM +4

From $30 Open

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SVdP Yolo Metro District Walk for the Poor

Sat, Oct 3 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

SVdP Yolo Metro District Walk for the Poor

From $0 Open

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Cabrillo Beach 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · San Pedro, CA San Pedro

Road 5K Run10K RunTop Dog Division (No shirt)

From $45 Open 4 spots left

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SEB Mud Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Castaic, CA Castaic

OCR 1 Mile Muddy Kids Run4 Mile Mud Obstacle

From $25 Open

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St. Paul the Apostle Chino Hills 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Chino Hills, CA Chino Hills

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Cypress Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Cypress, CA Cypress

Road 5K Walk5k RunCommunity Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom

Sat, Oct 3 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Road Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race

From $25 Open

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Beginner Sailing October 3/4

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveDoD EmployeesRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Friends of the Poor Walk at OLG Encino

Sat, Oct 3 · Encino, CA Encino

Open

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Cirque Series - Mt Baldy, CA

Sat, Oct 3 · Mt Baldy, CA Mt Baldy

Trail Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)Expert DivisionVolunteer +1

From $0 Open

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Frida Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5K RUN/WALKKids Dash Only2K RUN/WALK +1

From $25 Open

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Glow for the Goal

Sat, Oct 3 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road Glow for the Goal

From $25 Open

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Awesome 80's Run

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Radical 5K Run/WalkTubular 10K RunVirtual Event

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Burn Book 5KThe Glen Coco 10KThe Full Plastics Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 K Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 & Under) 5K run/walk (timed) +2

From $15 Open

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49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Manhattan Beach, CA Manhattan Beach

Road 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10KVirtual 10K

From $25 Open

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21st Annual Garin Park XC Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 · Hayward, CA Hayward

Road Women's Race (all ages)Open Men (ages 39 and under)Masters Men (ages 40 and up)

From $25 Open

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Zombie Invasion SLO 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

1 Mile - Family Friendly5k Run - Family FriendlyZombie Registration

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual 5k Honor and Remember Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Road 3rd Annual 5K Honor and Remember Walk/Run

From $45 Open

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Paws On Patrol 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Atwater, CA Atwater

Road 2K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run

From $50 Open

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Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkVirtual Half Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5k Virtual Run-Walk5K Run-Walk Live

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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