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.

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

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run-Walk Live5k Virtual Run-Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

Road RAD Kids Mile - 10 & underRAD Run - Reyes Adobe Days 5K

From $20 Open

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Peace Officer Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Kids Fun RunFull Gear Challenge 5K5K +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Run by the Sea

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Run by the Sea 4kRun by the Sea 12kRun by the Sea Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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Redding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Turtle Bay 2 mile Fun RunTurtle Bay 10 KTurtle Bay Run Half Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cindy's Race 10 Mile |10k | 6K | Kid's 1K

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Virtual In-Person 6kVirtual 6KIn-Person 10k +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Palos Verdes Trails 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula

Road Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Run/JogVirtual Palos Verdes Trails 5KPalos Verdes Trails 5K - Fundraise to Run for Free (Closed)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run)

Sat, Oct 10 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Virtual 1 Mile (Adult 18 & over)1 mile (No shirt option)1 mile Virtual +13

From $25 Open

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Louis Duarte's Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Hart Park Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

From $70 Open

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St. Agnes Friends of the Poor Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, CA Concord

Open

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Ridge Creek Run Club 12 Hour Ultra

Sat, Oct 10 · Dinuba, CA Dinuba

Ultra 12 Hour Ultra Lap Run

From $75 Open

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Aim High With Charge

Sat, Oct 10 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Clay Shoot IndividualGuestClay Shoot VIP Team (5 participants)

From $35 Open 5 spots left

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Run for Austin's Lungs

Sat, Oct 10 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Road Run for Austin's Lungs

From $50 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Rock It in Chino Hills 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 10 · Brea, CA Brea

Trail Rock It in Chino Hills 5KRock It in Chino Hills 10K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: October 10/11

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6DoD EmployeesRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Sat, Oct 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run +1

From $10 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 2026 CSNK2A1 Foundation "Move Your Way" Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Burlingame, CA Burlingame

BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS Move Your Way ChallengeBOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 5 Mile Run, Walk & Roll

From $30 Open

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East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Virtual 5K Virtual Run & Walk5K In-Person Run & Walk10K In-Person Run +1

From $35 Open

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Downhill Mountain Biking-RESCHEDULED

Sat, Oct 10 · Pauma Valley, CA Pauma Valley

Active Duty E1-E6Active Duty E1-E6

From $100 Open 10 spots left

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San Bernardino County Sheriff's Mud Run

Sat, Oct 10 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

OCR 1k Kids Race5 Person Team5k Individual

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bikes & Beers San Diego

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $23.04 Open

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CASA of Tulare County Superhero 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Tulare, CA Tulare

Virtual Virtual Superhero 5K Run/WalkSuperhero 5K Run/WalkSuperhero Kids Race +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Lafayette Res Run for Education

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, CA Lafayette

Virtual 2 MileReservoir Challenge5K +2

From $0 Open

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Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run

Sat, Oct 10 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Open

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Scarecrow 2.0

Sat, Oct 10 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Road Kids Dash 6-102 Mile Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Project Sebastians Rare Stair 2

Sat, Oct 10 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Road Project Sebastians Rare Stair 2

From $20 Open

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2026 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Weott, CA Weott

Road 5K Run1/2 MarathonMarathon

From $40 Open

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Bizz Johnson

Sun, Oct 11 · Susanville, CA Susanville

Road Express 10KExpress Half MarathonMarathon +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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OktoberFest Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile (Non-Timed)5k Run WalkVirtual Run +1

From $40 Open

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Montebello Heritage 5K/10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Montebello, CA Montebello

Road Montebello Heritage Festival 5KTop Dog Division (No shirt included)Montebello Heritage Festival 10K

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Orange County, CA

Sun, Oct 11 · Laguna Niguel, CA Laguna Niguel

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open

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Rock & Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Aromas, CA Aromas

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Champion Mine Trail Race

Sun, Oct 11 · Nevada City, CA Nevada City

Road Champion Mine 5K Run/WalkChampion Mine 10K Race/WalkChampion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon Mission Bay 5KItsy Bitsy Triathlon (Ages 7-10)Mini Sprint (Ages 11+) +8

From $31 Open

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Witch Way to the Polls 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament

Fri, Oct 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $65 Open

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Panther Prowl 2026–27

Fri, Oct 16 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Open

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Race of Legends XC

Sat, Oct 17 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Howl-O-Ween Doggie 5K, 1 Miler by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual 5K - Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $41 Open

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Advanced Sailing October 17 US Sailing 101

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveRetirees / VeteransDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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