Running Races in California — 2026

There are 882 running races in California in 2026 across 285 cities. The next upcoming race is the Friday Night Frights VOLUNTEERS in San Diego on October 21. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Get Up Show Up Community Day~Remembering Jenn Casci

Sat, Nov 21 · San Andreas, CA San Andreas

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run5K Walk +8

From $49.99 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Migraine Los Angeles

Sat, Nov 21 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Virtual 5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Pie Pursuit

Sat, Nov 21 · Shafter, CA Shafter

Road Pie Pursuit 5K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Friant, CA Friant

Road 7k Trail Run/Walk10k Trail Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Meet at: Gulls Game

Sat, Nov 21 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $20 Open 14 spots left

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Hike: Potato Chip Rock

Sat, Nov 21 · ramona, CA ramona

Active Duty E1-E6

From $2 Open 14 spots left

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Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Dude Abides 5KThe Jesus Rolls 10KThe Dude Abides Anywhere (Virtual)

From $34.99 Open

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The Captain’s Runaround

Sat, Nov 21 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Road 2 hours @ The Captain's Runaround6 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround4 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Annual San Bernardino Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Virtual Kids 1K5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $5 Open

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10th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake Forest, CA Lake Forest

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open Closing Soon

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Womble Rumble

Sat, Nov 21 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Road Kids 1/2 Mile (8 and Under ONLY)Kids 1-Mile (12 and Under ONLY)Womble Rumble 5K +1

From $10 Open

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MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Perris, CA Perris

Road MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M,MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 5KMVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 10K +2

From $5 Open

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual Kids Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center

Sun, Nov 22 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAnaheim Turkey Trot 5KAnaheim Turkey Trot 10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water

Sun, Nov 22 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual Virtual 5K (shirt & medal ONLY)DUCKS 5K + Game Ticket!DUCKS 5K +3

From $55.59 Open 50 spots left

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Ukiah Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Road Kids 5K10K5K

From $15 Open

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Meet at: San Diego Clippers

Sun, Nov 22 · Oceanside, CA Oceanside

Ticket

From $18 Open 24 spots left

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Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +3

From $0 Open

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Next Mile Pacegiving 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Pacegiving 5K - Swag UpgradePacegiving 10K - Swag Upgrade

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RUNFUN 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Grateful Run 5K/10K

Sun, Nov 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1-Mile Grateful RunGrateful Run 5KGrateful Run 5k Virtual Run +2

From $19.81 Open 100 spots left

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LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K5 Miler15K

From $30 Open

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Nun Run 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Virtual Virtual Runner5K Family Fun Run Child5K Family Fun Run Adult

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

Thu, Nov 26 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

Road 12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

From $25 Open

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Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Grass Valley, CA Grass Valley

Road 5K Run5K Walk10K Run

From $25 Open

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Inland Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Menifee, CA Menifee

Road 2 Mile Race5K Race10K Race +2

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)Virtual Run5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Rancho Mission Viejo

Road Little Gobbler's 1K5K10K

From $10 Open

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Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · North Hollywood, CA North Hollywood

Virtual Lil Gobbler Kids Run (1K)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road 3 Miles

From $35 Open

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2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · PACIFIC PALISADES, CA PACIFIC PALISADES

Road Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 5KPacific Palisades Turkey Trot 10KKids Race Presented By St. Matthew's Parish School +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger

Thu, Nov 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual Kids 2 Mile Walk2 Mile WalkKids 5K Run +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Coronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

Thu, Nov 26 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KTiny Trotters Fun Run (5 & Under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Virtual 2K5KVirtual 5K Race

From $35 Open

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Run Against Hunger 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2k Walk (not timed)5k Run/WalkLate Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal) +1

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Road Turkey Trot 2026

From $40 Open

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2026 Rio Vista Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Rio Vista, CA Rio Vista

Road 1 Mile Kids RunRio Vista Turkey Trot - 5K1/4 Mile Kids Dash

From $0 Open

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Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Sebastopol, CA Sebastopol

Virtual Little Legs 2kSebastopol Turkey Trot - 5KVirtual Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CA Redding

Road 2 mile Fun Run Walk2026Turkey Trot 6 mile Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Folsom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Road 5K Run10K Run

From $33 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Road GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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RUN FOR PIE 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Soquel, CA Soquel

Road 1/2 Mile Kids RacePie Mile / RelayRun For Pie 5k

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Garlic City Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Garlic City Turkey Trot 5kGarlic City Turkey Trot 5k Ruck DivisionGarlic City Turkey Trot 10k

From $65 Open 36 spots left

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Ojai Family Fund Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Ojai, CA Ojai

Road Turkey Trot 2026

From $30 Open

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Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, CA Concord

Road Kids Run presented by Liberty GymnasticsConcord California Turkey Trot 5K Run WalkFamily 4-pack registration special +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Adventist Health Sonora Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Sonora, CA Sonora

Open

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The Giving Turkey Trot - 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Thu, Nov 26 · Any City - Any State, CA Any City - Any State

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 10KVirtual Half Marathon

From $44 Open

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