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 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 - Oakland

Sat, May 9 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Point Arena, CA Point Arena

Trail Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma San Francisco

Sat, May 9 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)Virtual - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Fresno

Sat, May 9 · Fresno, CA Fresno

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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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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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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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Riverside

Sat, May 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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SMCYC Move 4 Mind 5K

Sat, May 9 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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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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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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 - 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 - San Bernardino

Sat, May 9 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Mother's Day Run

Sun, May 10 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 1/4 Kids Fun RunYouth 2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/Walk +5

From $15 Open

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Run for the Rose – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, May 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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Mother's Day Run & Walk

Sun, May 10 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Road 1K Kids Fun Run5K Run & Walk10K Run

From $20 Open

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Dean and Dave Warrior 5k

Sun, May 10 · Torrance, CA Torrance

Road Dean and Dave Warrior 5k

From $25 Open

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Long Beach Mother's Day Bloom & Zoom 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5KRegister 2+ & Save $7 Each (5K) +5

From $15 Open

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Bakersfield Mothers Day Run

Sun, May 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5k Run2k walk (Non-Timed)Virtual Run

From $35 Open

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Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon

Sun, May 10 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Triathlon Super-Sprint TriathlonCompetitive Triathlon

From $105 Open

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Badwater Presents 40/40 NOW: Creating Balance in an Ultra World

Wed, May 13 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual 40/40 NOW

From $74 Open

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PICK A CARD, ANY CARD! | NAB Q-ZONE SHUTTLE

Wed, May 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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The Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Night SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, May 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $48.99 Open

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Breezin’ Through Beaumont

Sat, May 16 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

Road Breezin' through Beaumont 5K

From $30 Open

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5k de Mayo

Sat, May 16 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Road 5k de Mayo

From $35 Open

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13th Annual Luc's Run

Sat, May 16 · Tuolumne, CA Tuolumne

Virtual Virtual Run - Kids (10 & Under only)Kids Run (10 & Under only)Virtual Run - 2 Mile +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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The Cedar Grove Scamper - Presented by Chico Running Club

Sat, May 16 · Chico, CA Chico

Road Chico Running Club Member: 4 Miler Open Divison (All Ages)Chico Running Club Member: 4 Miler Masters Division (Age 40+)4 Miler: Open Divison (All Ages) +1

From $15 Open

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Run for the Ranch! 5K Run/Walk & Resource Fair

Sat, May 16 · Pico Rivera, CA Pico Rivera

Road Run for the Ranch 5k"Don Dash" Kids Run

From $10 Open

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Villa Park 5K

Sat, May 16 · Villa Park, CA Villa Park

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Torrance Stars and Strides 5k Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Torrance, CA Torrance

Road Stars and Strides 5K Run / Community Walk

From $40 Open

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Advanced Sailing: May 16th & 17th

Sat, May 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveRetirees / VeteransDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Canyon City Classic

Sat, May 16 · Azusa, CA Azusa

Road Cutie Fun Run5K Run/Walk Youth5K Run/Walk +3

From $5 Open

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The Beach Boys 5K & Wellness Day

Sat, May 16 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual Beach Boys Virtual 5K5KVIP 5K +1

From $24.41 Open Closing Soon

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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, May 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $44 Open

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KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K & 1K - All Ages

Sat, May 16 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Virtual The KID-FIT 1KThe KID-FIT Virtual 5KThe KID-FIT 5K

From $26 Open

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The Cobra 5Kai, 10Kai & Half Miyagithon

Sat, May 16 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Cobra 5KaiThe Cobra 10KaiThe Half Miyagithon +1

From $34.99 Open 20 spots left

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Kingsburg Dala Horse Trot 10K & 2 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Kingsburg, CA Kingsburg

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk10K Run

From $30 Open

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YOLO Run

Sat, May 16 · Davis, CA Davis

Road 2K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run +1

From $36 Open

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Rotary Club of Fillmore 5/10K Run/Walk- Fillmore, California

Sat, May 16 · Fillmore, CA Fillmore

Road Fun Run-1KRotary Club of Fillmore 5K Run/WalkRotary Club of Fillmore 10K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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BRAIN Foundation Spectrum Run 5K/10K

Sat, May 16 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual 1.5 Mile Park Loop5kVirtual 5k +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hobby Joggers

Sat, May 16 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Half-Pint Hustle 2.5KDoggy Jogger 5K @ Kompoocha BrewingSummer Camp Rejects 5K @ Prolific Brewing +2

From $35 Open 75 spots left

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Wild Rose Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, May 16 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road 5K Run5K WalkHalf Marathon

From $35 Open 75 spots left

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Sutter Buttes Spirit Mountain Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, May 16 · Sutter, CA Sutter

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Shinzen Run/Walk

Sun, May 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10 Mile Run +2

From $20 Open

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Great Donut Run / Walk 5k

Sun, May 17 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 1 Miler Donut Run/ WalkVirtual Run/WalkDonut Double Dare +2

From $27 Open

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For Pete's Sake

Sun, May 17 · Point Reyes, CA Point Reyes

Road For Pete's Sake 5K Run

From $0 Open

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2026 Winters Couch to Track Charity Challenge

Sun, May 17 · Winters, CA Winters

Road Kids ChallengeAdult Challenge

From $20 Open

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Bay to Breakers Bus

Sun, May 17 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

H&S B2B -- Party Bus

From $50 Open 45 spots left

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