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.

Waffle Run

Sun, Nov 29 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk5K Fun Run/WalkCompetitive 5K Run +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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FRESNO TWILIGHT 10,000M Track Meet

Wed, Dec 2 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road Mile2 Mile10,000m

From $17 Open

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The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, Dec 4 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual The Krampus Cross Country 5K LIVEThe Krampus Cross Country 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)The Krampus Cross Country 10K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped) +3

From $30 Open

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Tommy Apostolos Fund Shopping Day 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Shopping Day Volunteer

From $0 Open

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Stockton Santa Dash! 5K & 10K

Sat, Dec 5 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · American Canyon, CA American Canyon

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $40 Open

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South Pasadena High School Tiger Run 5K/10K/Cub Run

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Road Tiger Cub RunVirtual Run/WalkDog Buddy Package +2

From $17.92 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Orange County & Inland Empire

Sat, Dec 5 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual Walker5K Timed10K Timed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Beginner Sailing December 5/6

Sat, Dec 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveDoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 Open

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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Los Angeles, CA

Sat, Dec 5 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Jingler5K Untimed5K Timed

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

Sat, Dec 5 · Friant, CA Friant

Road SJRT 25kSJRT 50kSJRT 10k

From $45 Open

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Brooks West XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Walnut, CA Walnut

Road Senior Boys 5KSenior Girls 5KJunior Boys 5K +8

From $45 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Union City, CA Union City

Road 5k5k Youth

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Little Legends Fitness Competition

Sun, Dec 6 · Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles

Senior Age 12-14Junior Age 6-8Intermediate Age 9-11

From $40 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K - 3.10 Miles10K - 6.20 MilesHalf Marathon - 13.10 Miles +2

From $20 Open

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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Festival Of Lights Run

Sun, Dec 6 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $72 Open

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALK6K ATHENA6K CLYDESDALE +4

From $15 Open

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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open

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37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Loma Linda, CA Loma Linda

Road 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Elves' Trot37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 5K37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +4

From $15 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road KIDS FUN RUN2 MILE RACE WALK

From $25 Open

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California December Distance Night

Fri, Dec 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road The MileThe Two MileThe 5k (21:00 or Faster) +1

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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The Blackhorse Marathon in Honor of MG(R) Sunell

Fri, Dec 11 · Fort Irwin, CA Fort Irwin

Road 5K1/2 MarathonThe Norwegian Foot March +1

From $15 Open

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Race to Whoville

Sat, Dec 12 · Manteca, CA Manteca

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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50th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health

Sat, Dec 12 · Antioch, CA Antioch

Road 1 Mile3 Mile Run/WalkKids Dash with Santa

From $0 Open

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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk5K Virtual5K Assisted Athlete

From $45 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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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Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

Sat, Dec 12 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Ezekiel 5KJack Rabbit Slim’s 10KThe Quarter Pounder 13.1 +1

From $34.99 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K +1

From $37.95 Open 53 spots left

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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Kids 1KDiaper Dash5K +2

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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Lights for Life 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Murrieta, CA Murrieta

Virtual 5K Run/Walk Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Santa to the Sea Half Marathon Expo

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Need More space? Email us for pricing10'x10' Space One-Day [Saturday or Sunday Only]10'x10' Space 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday] +3

From $200 Open 1 spots left

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Bakersfield Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 2 Mile Run/WalkYouth 2 Mile Run/WalkVirtual 5k +2

From $15 Open

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Run Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Pacific Grove, CA Pacific Grove

Road Elf Run - Kids 1K1K Fun Walk or Run 5K Untimed5K Timed Run

From $25 Open

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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K (6.65 miles), 5K, Fun Run (1 mile)

Sat, Dec 12 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Fun Run (0.88 miles)5KThe Grinch 10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Summit Rock

Sat, Dec 12 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +1

From $55 Open

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Robin Ames Foundation 100 Mile Solo Run

Sat, Dec 12 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

Robin Ames Foundation 100 Mile Solo Run

From $0 Open

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Beginner Sailing December 12/13

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesE7 and AboveSponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 Open

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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Santa Claus For A Cause 5KSanta Claus For A Cause 10KHO HO HO KID's DASH Course

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Beaumont Santa Dash

Sat, Dec 12 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

Road Beaumont Santa Dash

From $10 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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