Running Races in California — 2026

There are 900 running races in California in 2026 across 266 cities. The next upcoming race is the Sunset Yoga in Coronado on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual Kids Half Mile5KCharity 5K - $200 fundraising commitment +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Red, White & Blue Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kiddie Race5K Fun Run/Walk10K +1

From $25 Open

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Riverpark 5K Summer Series

Sat, Jul 4 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Week 2 5K: 7/9Week 1 5K: 7/4Full 4-Week Series 5K 7/4 - 7/23 (Free T-Shirt included) +2

From $20 Open

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Freedom Run on the Ranch - 20th Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Road Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5kFreedom Run 10k +2

From $9 Open 50 spots left

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Folsom Firecracker Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Virtual 2 Mile - US Military Active Duty or Veteran2 Mile Run/Walk5K - US Military Active Duty or Veteran +6

From $13.5 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Run/WalkVeterans 2 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile Run +3

From $20 Open

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Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Palisades

Road Dick Lemen Run - High School Competition 5K5K Run/Walk10K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Chester 4th of July Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, CA Chester

Road Chester 4th of July Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 5K Timed5K Untimed10K Timed

From $35 Open

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SURF CITY RUN

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Kids Fun Run - 9:00AMResident 5K - 7:00AMStroller 5K - 8:15AM +1

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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The Great American Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual Virtual5K Run10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Signarama Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Firecracker 5K Fun Run/WalkLIttle Sparklers 1/4 Mile Run/Walk

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Morgan Hill Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Road Kids 1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Road Liberty Bell 5k Fun RunCharity Liberty Bell 5k Fun RunKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Road Stars, Stripes and Strides 5K

From $45 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1K Fun RunVirtual San Diego 4th of July 5KSan Diego 4th Of July 5k +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Newhall, CA Newhall

Road Masters Mile WalkKid K5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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HRC Rotary 4th of July 5K Family Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Rodeo, CA Rodeo

Road 5K Family Fun Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Road 1 Mile5K Run/Walk5k & 1 Mile (COMBO race) Get one shirt/2 medals 2 bibs +2

From $25 Open

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Red, White, and Run – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 5 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Give Back Lead Forward Global Run/Walk/Bike 2026

Tue, Jul 7 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

Virtual 5K (3.1M) Virtual Run or Walk10,000 Steps at the Ranch in Napa Valley (July 18-19)10,000 Steps at the Ranch in Napa Valley (August 1-2) +4

From $27.99 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Coveathlon #1

Thu, Jul 9 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run Relay +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Tickets and Travel Summerfest

Fri, Jul 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Tickets and Travel Summerfest Vendor Registration

From $300 Open

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Summer Luau Run 5K & 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5k10K

From $40 Open

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Sat, Jul 11 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open

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Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Epilepsy Education Conference

Sat, Jul 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Epilepsy Education Conference RegistrationRegistration for San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Clients ONLY

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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BEACH CLEAN UP- A CLEAN SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Beginner Sailing July 11/12

Sat, Jul 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian GuestsE1 - E6 +2

From $200 Open

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Race for Rescues

Sat, Jul 11 · Anywhere, CA Anywhere

Virtual 50 Miles100 Miles

From $49 Open

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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 11 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Virtual Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure Virtual 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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San Lorenzo River Trail Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Trail 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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DB Beer Bus to Glory

Sat, Jul 11 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Beer Bus

From $49.5 Open 52 spots left

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5AM Crew 5PM Group Hike

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt Baldy, CA Mt Baldy

5PM Group Hike

From $25 Open

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CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler

Sun, Jul 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K

From $34.99 Open Closing Soon

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Manhattan Mile

Sun, Jul 12 · Manhattan Beach, CA Manhattan Beach

Road Mile - Women'sMile - Men's

From $35 Open

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Echo Park Lotus Run

Sun, Jul 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Top Dog (Love Your Pet Division)(No shirt included)5K Run5K Run (no shirt included)

From $45 Open

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LBC Summer Breeze – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 12 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29.5 Open

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JODI'S KOBE YEAR 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual JODI'S KOBE YEAR VIRTUAL 5KJODI'S KOBE YEAR 5K

From $24 Open

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Legends of the Redwoods 5k

Sun, Jul 12 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Road Legends of the Redwoods 5k

From $25 Open

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Seaport Village 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Seaport Village 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Sunset Through the Trees Fun Runs

Tue, Jul 14 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Sunset Through the Trees Punch Card

From $30 Open

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Track Night SF Presented by Tracksmith

Wed, Jul 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Coveathlon #2

Thu, Jul 16 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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