Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1040 running races in California in 2026 across 309 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run With All Your Heart 5k- Los Angeles in Los Angeles on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

2026 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.3.26

Sun, May 3 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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2026 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Sun, May 3 · Arcata, CA Arcata

Road Avenue of the Giants 10kAvenue of the Giants 1/2 MarathonAvenue of the Giants Marathon

From $60 Open

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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Meet at: A New Hope Galaxy Experience in Concert

Sun, May 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $66 Open 18 spots left

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Learn to be a Wrap Star!

Tue, May 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $4 Open

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TACP Memorial Run - Team Raven

Wed, May 6 · Fort Irwin, CA Fort Irwin

Open

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Meet at: Musical Tribute to the King of Pop

Wed, May 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $56 Open 10 spots left

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On Cloud X Fleet Feet Demo Run

Wed, May 6 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

Open

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Mother's Day Cake and Sip

Thu, May 7 · Coronado, CA Coronado

1 Cake

From $65 Open 10 spots left

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MORTAL KOMBAT 2

Fri, May 8 · san diego, CA san diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $10 Open 9 spots left

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The Sasquatch Scramble 5K/10K/Enigmatic 11 Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, May 8 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual The Sasquatch Scramble 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)The Sasquatch Scramble 5K LIVEThe Sasquatch Scramble 10K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped) +3

From $30 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Los Angeles

Sat, May 9 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Mom & Son Sock Hop

Sat, May 9 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Extra SonMom & Son

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Santa Clarita

Sat, May 9 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Rancho Cucamonga

Sat, May 9 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Oxnard

Sat, May 9 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Huntington Beach

Sat, May 9 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Pomona

Sat, May 9 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Bikes & Beers Escondido

Sat, May 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

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

From $22.7 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Riverside

Sat, May 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Stockton

Sat, May 9 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Silva Strong Superhero 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk

Sat, May 9 · Mendota, CA Mendota

Road Kids Run5K Run2 Mile Walk

From $5 Open

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Suvidha International In-Person and Virtual 5K

Sat, May 9 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Road Suvidha International Virtual 5KSuvidha International In-Person 5K

From $20 Open

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SWIM THE CAVE & SNORKELING IN LA JOLLA

Sat, May 9 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Mother’s Day Weekend Autism Awareness 5k -10K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road Autism Shero Run Adults 5KAutism Shero Run Kids 5KAutism Shero Run Adults 10K +1

From $25 Open

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Run For First Responders

Sat, May 9 · Turlock, CA Turlock

Road 5K1/4 Mile Kids Dash

From $20 Open

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Grizzly Peak Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Berkeley, CA Berkeley

Trail 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Santa Ana

Sat, May 9 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Fremont

Sat, May 9 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Campus Life 5k - The FROZEN 5k!

Sat, May 9 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Kids 1/4 Mile Fun RunVirtual Campus Life 5k5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Corona

Sat, May 9 · Corona, CA Corona

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - San Jose

Sat, May 9 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Chula Vista

Sat, May 9 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Ontario

Sat, May 9 · Ontario, CA Ontario

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - San Bernardino

Sat, May 9 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Irvine

Sat, May 9 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Long Beach

Sat, May 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Santa Fe Springs Totally 80's 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Santa Fe Springs, CA Santa Fe Springs

Road Kids 1/4 Mile DashRUN SFS: Totally 80's 5K Run/Walk

From $2 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Oceanside

Sat, May 9 · Oceanside, CA Oceanside

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Yosemite Half Marathon

Sat, May 9 · Bass Lake, CA Bass Lake

Road Half MarathonCharity BibPacer

From $0 Open 25 spots left

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Footsteps for Families

Sat, May 9 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road 1K Kids Run5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Garden Grove

Sat, May 9 · Garden Grove, CA Garden Grove

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Sasquatch Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Woodlake, CA Woodlake

Virtual 5k Virtual RaceCompetitive 5k Run5k Fun Run +1

From $30 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Bakersfield

Sat, May 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Santa Rosa

Sat, May 9 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: May 9th & 10th

Sat, May 9 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsDoD EmployeesRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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WALKUNITEDLA 2026

Sat, May 9 · Inglewood, CA Inglewood

Road 5K WALK5K RUN

From $25 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - San Francisco

Sat, May 9 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Irvine Dream Run

Sat, May 9 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual 3K Fun RunVirtual 5K5K Fun Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open 40 spots left

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Beer City Half™ Sacramento

Sat, May 9 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +5

From $0 Open

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