Running Races in California — 2026

There are 879 running races in California in 2026 across 272 cities. The next upcoming race is the Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run in Hermosa Beach on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Smokey Bear Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Bass Lake, CA Bass Lake

Virtual Kids 1/8 Mile Race (age 2-4)Kids 1/4 Mile Race (age 5-8)Kids 1/2 Mile Race (age 9-12) +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Black Oak Challenge

Sat, Sep 19 · Tuolumne, CA Tuolumne

Road 1-Mile5K

From $10 Open

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Run for Coffee 5k / 10k / 13.1 - Roseville

Sat, Sep 19 · Rocklin, CA Rocklin

Road Run for Coffee 5kRun for Coffee 10kRun for Coffee 13.1

From $35 Open

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Fast Track To A Cure 5K Bay Area

Sat, Sep 19 · Richmond, CA Richmond

Virtual 5K ParticipantVirtual 5K5K Volunteer +2

From $0 Open

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Advanced Sailing September 19 U S Sailing 101

Sat, Sep 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransE1 - E6E7 and Above +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Half Moon Bay, CA Half Moon Bay

Road Kids Fun Run (10 & Under, 1/4 Mile)5K Run/Walk10K Run +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Anime Fan and Fitness Festival

Sat, Sep 19 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run and WalkAnime Fan and Fitness Festival 10k Run and Walk

From $45 Open

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The Aloha Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Run/WalkCompetitive 5K RaceFun 5K Run +1

From $35 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma San Diego

Sat, Sep 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $10 Open

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Santa Barbara County 11th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk and BBQ

Sat, Sep 19 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Exhibitor

From $150 Open

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Albany Community Triathlon 2026

Sun, Sep 20 · Albany, CA Albany

Triathlon SHORT Course - YOUTH (6-17)SHORT CourseMAIN Course - Individual YOUTH (9-17) +5

From $35 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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Alameda Island Running Festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunIsland 5k Run / Walk presented by PenumbraIsland 10K Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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18th Annual Sevathon 2026 - 5K, 10K, Tiny Trots, 1K, Virtual Runs & Yoga

Sun, Sep 20 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Virtual Tiny Trots - 1K5KVirtual 5K Run +3

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run/Walk5K run/walk (6 and Under)10K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation

Sun, Sep 20 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Lemon Run 1K Family Fun RunLemon Run 5KLemon Run 10K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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La Noche de las Brujas Run -SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $28.99 Open

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Teal Steps Ovarian Cancer Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual Adult Walk EntryKids (10 & under) EntryVirtual Adult Walk Entry +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Fourth Annual Miles for Mamas Walk/Run-Merchantville, NJ

Sun, Sep 20 · Virtual, CA Virtual

Road The Village's Fourth Annual Miles for Mamas - Merchantville

From $40 Open

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Aloha Run Long Beach

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hot Pink Fun Run - Bubbles & Brews

Sun, Sep 20 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Adult 1 MileChild's 1 MileChild's 5K +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ICC Sevathon 2026 Non Profit Partner Registration

Sun, Sep 20 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

For Profit Organization Table RegistrationNonprofit ExhibitorNon Profit Partner Registration +2

From $100 Open

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Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk

Fri, Sep 25 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Virtual 5K Run (Timed)10K Run (Timed)Virtual Participant +1

From $49 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Unicorn Dash 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Shingle Springs, CA Shingle Springs

Road Unicorn Dash 5k

From $25 Open

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CASA Superhero Run 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Road CASA Superhero Fun Run 2026

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Virtual Color Fun RunVirtual 5K Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road 5K Run/Walk w/K9 (Top Dog Division)5K Run/Walk (Combo - 2 people)5K Run/Walk ( T-Shirt & Medal Included)

From $35 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Roasted Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans at Las Positas College

Sat, Sep 26 · Livermore, CA Livermore

2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans at LPC

From $0 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk and Kids Race

Sat, Sep 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road 10K5KKids Race (Ages 1 - 12)

From $20 Open

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Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Ascot Hills Challenge 5KAscot Hills Challenge Virtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)

Sat, Sep 26 · Any Town, CA Any Town

Virtual Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Virtual 5k Run / Walk5K Run / WalkKids 5K Run / Walk (9 under) +2

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Vineyard Stomp 5K - Wise Villa Winery & Restaurant

Sat, Sep 26 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Caruthers District Fair Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Caruthers, CA Caruthers

Road Caruthers District Fair 2K Run/WalkCaruthers District Fair 5K Run

From $35 Open

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JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike, The Final Edition

Sat, Sep 26 · Napa, CA Napa

Open

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2026 Vintage Festival 5K Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

Road Vintage Vines 1 Mile2026 Vintage Festival 5K Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Be The Light 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Road 5k10K

From $50 Open

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Santa Cruz Triathlon

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon Sprint AquathlonSprint RelaySprint Distance +4

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run

From $40 Open

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24th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education

Sun, Sep 27 · Martinez, CA Martinez

Road 5K Run/Walk (In Person)

From $30 Open

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The Retro Run – 5K, 10k, 10m, and Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Mile +1

From $24.5 Open

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10K On The Bay

Sun, Sep 27 · Hayward, CA Hayward

Road 1 Mile Run or Walk5K (3.1 Miles) Run or Walk10K (6.2 miles) Run

From $25 Open

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Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half Marathon Sponsored by Domino's Pizza

Sun, Sep 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Family Fun 1 Miler - Untimed5K: The Fast Slice 5K10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K +2

From $20 Open

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