Running Races in California — 2026

There are 871 running races in California in 2026 across 284 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.

Ruff Run California

Sat, Oct 17 · Phelan, CA Phelan

OCR 1k Fun walk/run20 acre Competition Wave20 acre Fun Run

From $25 Open

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POMONA 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Virtual Toddler TrotVirtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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HIKE SANTA MARGARITA TRAIL

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Wild Runners x Chill Krew Training Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

Road Training Run (10k up to 18 Miles)Training Run (10k up to 18 Miles) + VIP CIM Experience

From $10 Open 30 spots left

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Merced Paws on Patrol Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Merced, CA Merced

Road Early Reg. 1mi. (with my dog)Early Reg. 1mi. (NO dog)Early Reg. 5K (NO dog) +3

From $30 Open

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Lake Hodges Trail Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Trail Kid's 1 Mile Fun RunStroller Trail 5k5k +8

From $15 Open 40 spots left

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12th Annual Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Elk Grove, CA Elk Grove

Road 1.4 Mile Walk2.8 Mile RunFREE Mammogram - Call 916-683-6000 ext 2011 for an appointment the day of!

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Combat Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Corona, CA Corona

Road ChildGeneral AdmissionEvent Shirt Only

From $10 Open

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2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road WalkerRunnerYouth Rate - Runner +2

From $15 Open

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SPACEROCK Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Aqua Dulce, CA Aqua Dulce

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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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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Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual Virtual6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible

From $39 Open

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Infinite Challenge Run

Sat, Oct 17 · San Pedro, CA San Pedro

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $80 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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The Ruck Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Norco, CA Norco

Road 5KTeam of 3 - 5K Ruck Challenge10K +1

From $60 Open

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Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half

Sat, Oct 17 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual 88 MPH Sprint 5KTwin Pines 10KEnchantment Under the Run Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Virtual 5K5K - Run/Walk

From $41 Open

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Heart of Cool Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Cool, CA Cool

Trail 5k Trail Run/Walk10k Run/WalkTrail Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 18th, 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Chico, CA Chico

Trail 4 Mile (Single Loop)4 Mile Endurance ChallengeFall Classic Half Marathon

From $40 Open 100 spots left

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2026 - City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

Road City to the Sea 5KCity to the Sea Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

Sun, Oct 18 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Road MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

From $40 Open

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SD HipHop 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road SD HipHop 5k

From $35 Open

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The Fresno Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 5k Run & WalkKids Donut Dash - 9 & Under

From $25 Open

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Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 18 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run

From $95 Open

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MISSION INN RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual Virtual 5K (Virtual Run/Walk)5K Walk5K Run +5

From $25 Open

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LIVE LIKE JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKETVIRTUAL JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKET

From $45 Open

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Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills

Virtual 1k Kid's Race5k from ANYWHERE5k Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Virtual AquathlonSprint Aquathlon5k Run +19

From $40 Open

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2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26

Sun, Oct 18 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +11

From $23.86 Open

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Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Sun, Oct 18 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Child 1 Mile (under 14)Adult 1 MileChild 5K (under 14) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hill Valley 88 Miler ™

Wed, Oct 21 · Hill Valley, CA Hill Valley

Virtual The 0.25 MileThe 1/2 MileOne Mile Fun Run/Walk +7

From $15 Open

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2nd Annual Austin Stiles Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ceres, CA Ceres

Road 2nd Annual Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

Road 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeInformational VendorFood Vendor +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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Stride for Hope: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & Wellness Event

Sat, Oct 24 · Lemoore, CA Lemoore

Open

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Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KCharity 5K +11

From $0 Open

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RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K (3.1 miles)10K (6.2 Miles)Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

From $42 Open

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SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $22 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALK5K RUN/WALKHALF MARATHON +1

From $25 Open

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Run4Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Covina, CA Covina

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Cork & Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Malibu Moves Expo & Festival

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

Food Truck [Saturday]10x20' Space 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday]Food Truck [Saturday & Sunday] +6

From $300 Open 1 spots left

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1st Annual Lake Los Angeles Desert Sunrise 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Lancaster, CA Lancaster

Road Desert Sunrise Kids 5k Youth WalkDesert Sunrise 5k RunDesert Sunrise 5k Walk +1

From $10 Open

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The Praise Run 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K +5

From $39 Open

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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 2K Run/WalkVirtual 5k-Run Anywhere5K Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Big Sur River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Big Sur, CA Big Sur

Road 5K - Children under 12 years old5K - Adult10K - Children under 12 years old +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/WalkLittle Monster Dash Age 3 and Under +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Vaquero Strong 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Road Vaquero Strong 5K

From $30 Open

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