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.

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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Ojai Family Fund Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Ojai, CA Ojai

Road Turkey Trot 2026

From $30 Open

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Claremont Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · CLAREMONT, CA CLAREMONT

Road 1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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G.O.L.O.W. Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Live Oak, CA Live Oak

Road 5k Run

From $50 Open

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25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual TIMED RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving Day 5KVIRTUAL AT HOME - 2026 Thanksgiving 5KFUN RUNNERS - 2026 Thanksgiving 5K

From $36 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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College of the Canyons 18th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Road 18th Annual COC 5K Turkey TrotKiddie K

From $15 Open

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Woodland Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Woodland, CA Woodland

Virtual 1k (0.62 Mile) Family Run/WalkVirtual 5k5k (3.1 Mile) Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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MJC Turkey Trot 5k Run and Gobbler Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 1/2 Kid's Run/Walk AND 5k Run/Walk - (Only kids under the age of 13 can register)5k Run/WalkKids 1/2 Mile Run/Walk ONLY

From $30 Open

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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pasadena, CA Pasadena

Road Rose Bowl Turkey Trot 2026

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Road 5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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Zoom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K (13 - 17 yo)5K (12 yo & under)5K +4

From $25 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

Road 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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Santa Rosa Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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On Track Running Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, CA Concord

Road Kids Run presented by Liberty GymnasticsFamily 4-pack registration specialConcord California Turkey Trot 5K Run Walk +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkKids (0-4) +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K

Thu, Nov 26 · Upland, CA Upland

Road Kids 1K5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Road Kids 1 Mile RunDog Mile5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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Redlands Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Road Kids 1K Run5K - WITHOUT Canned Food Donation5K

From $19.44 Open

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Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Grass Valley, CA Grass Valley

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

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Folsom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Road 5K Run10K Run

From $33 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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Ventura Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road Kids 1K (14 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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2026 Kindness Matters Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Virtual 2026 Kindness Matters Virtual Walk2026 Kindness Matters In-Person Walk

From $20 Open

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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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Nitro Turkey

Thu, Nov 26 · San Pablo, CA San Pablo

Virtual 5K10KRemote Runner

From $54 Open

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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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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KKid's GOBBLE WOBBLE +2

From $28 Open Closing Soon

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Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Ramon, CA San Ramon

Road Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey .05K (Children 5 and under)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Wild Turkey

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Trail 5k Race10K Race

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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North County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Kids 1K Fun RunNorth County Turkey Trot 5KNorth County Turkey Trot Virtual 5K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Solano Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Fairfield, CA Fairfield

Road 5K10KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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RANCHO SAN PASQUAL TURKEY TROT 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Open

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Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 1 Miler5KKids Dash

From $20 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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LIBERTY DOES BLACK FRIDAY !

Fri, Nov 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Delano, CA Delano

Road 2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Quarry Turkey

Sat, Nov 28 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $50 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Mash + Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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