Running Races in California — 2026

There are 900 running races in California in 2026 across 266 cities. The next upcoming race is the Sunset Yoga in Coronado on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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Noyo Headlands Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kids' 1/2 Mile Run5K Fun Walk5K Run +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Sat, Aug 8 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Virtual Virtual Half MarathonHalf MarathonFemale 2-Person Relay (each member) +2

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Beginner Sailing August 8/9

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K10KVirtual

From $44 Open

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Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestline, CA Crestline

Road Run Through the Pines 5KRun Through the Pines 10K

From $40 Open

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon 750M Swim1.5k SwimSprint Paratriathlon +16

From $70 Open

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Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29.5 Open

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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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The OC Fair Fun Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa

Virtual The 1.1 Mile Carnival Detour DashVirtual OC Fair Fun Run 1 MileVirtual OC Fair Fun Run 5K +1

From $35 Open

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SAR Wild Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Trail 2M Hike5k Trail Wild Run10k Trail Run +2

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Torrey Pines

Mon, Aug 10 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Participant Registration

From $1000 Open 100 spots left

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Cupertino Splash and Dash #2

Thu, Aug 13 · Cupertino, CA Cupertino

Triathlon Half Mile Swim1 Mile SwimYouth Splash and Dash +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon 14 spots left

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road TACO 6K RUN2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RUN

From $25 Open

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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Road Kids RunMayor Max 6 legged Race on a leash5K Fitness Walk +3

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Courage Triathlon 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Almanor, CA Lake Almanor

Virtual IndividualVendor RegistrationSupporter +2

From $20 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: August 15/16

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 & AboveDoD EmployeesRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10KThe Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

From $34.99 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5 mileHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Triathlon Chula Vista 5KTriathlon-SprintTriathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Race Thru the Redwoods

Sun, Aug 16 · Felton, CA Felton

Road Kids Race10K Run

From $25 Open

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Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5kVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO

Sun, Aug 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTaco Fun 6K RunKIDS Run

From $25 Open

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The SF Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road Family/Community Walk JogMaster's Women (40+)Open #2 (5:00 - 7:00 min/mile) +7

From $35 Open

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RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Sun, Aug 16 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open

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Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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LAPD Foothill Fitness Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 1K (.62 MILE)5K10K

From $30 Open

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LA's Race Against Gun Violence

Sun, Aug 16 · Carson, CA Carson

Road 8K RunKids For Peace Sprint5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Long Beach Easy Breezy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open Closing Soon

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Advanced Sailing August 22 US Sailing 101

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsE1 - E6E7 and Above +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Race for the Arts 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkKids Fun RunYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Justin Garza Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 Mile Run/WalkJustin Garza Students

From $30 Open

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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

Sat, Aug 22 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Road Fun Walk (not timed)5K RunTeam Race - 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Double Dipsea

Sat, Aug 22 · Stinson Beach, CA Stinson Beach

Road DOUBLE DIPSEADouble Dipsea entry - with $40 donation

From $180 Open

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Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 22 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Virtual Kids Fun RunVirtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5K +1

From $8.49 Open

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LEARN: HOW TO OUTRIGGER CANOE

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Race2Unravel

Sat, Aug 22 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Race2Unravel - 5k RUCKRace2Unravel - Youth 5kRace2Unravel - 5K +3

From $15 Open

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Dream Big 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Road Dream Big 5k

From $40 Open

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Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge

Sun, Aug 23 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Santa Cruz Track Club Cross Country Challenge - 4.15 miles

From $25 Open

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Sandman Tri

Sun, Aug 23 · Aptos, CA Aptos

Triathlon Sandman DuathlonSandman TriSandman Team

From $70 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Splash Dash 5k (& Dry Run 5k) at Wild Rivers in Irvine

Sun, Aug 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road The DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUNDucky Dash (kid's 1/2 mile/400 meter/or 200 yard dash)

From $32 Open

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