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.

Vaquero Strong 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Road Vaquero Strong 5K

From $30 Open

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Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

Road Day Of The Dead 5kDay Of The Dead 10kCalaveritas Run

From $25 Open

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1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual. 1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash

From $20 Open

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Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Alhambra, CA Alhambra

Road 1K Kids Run (Ages 6-10)5K10K +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Run(NOT TIMED)5k Run/WalkSpecial Pricing: Feliz Lopez +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road Family 1 Mile Memory WalkKids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)5K Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual 1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Shuffle – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual First Responder/ Healthcare/ TeacherStudent Rate5K Fun Run +2

From $30 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKATHENA 5KCLYDESDALE 5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Hope

Sun, Oct 25 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Run for Hope 5K Fundraiser Run and Walk

From $10 Open

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Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Family Fun Race (1K)5k Run/WalkVirtual Race +1

From $20 Open

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2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

Sun, Oct 25 · Winters, CA Winters

Road 1 Mile Monster Dash Untimed1 Mile Adult Untimed5K Run or Run/Walk Timed without Shirt +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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The Iron Office Health And Fitness Expo

Fri, Oct 30 · Clovis, CA Clovis

SATURDAY OUTSIDE Vendor Booth(10x10 Space)EXPO (10x10 Booth Space)EXPO (20x10 Booth Space) +5

From $0 Open

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2026 Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)

Fri, Oct 30 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road Middle School Race

From $5 Open

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Open

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Virtual 5K run5k Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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Northgate Market 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road Kid's 1K5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Run For The Brains!

Sat, Oct 31 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Little Zombie 1K (12 & UNDER)1K Survivor Champion Walk5K +2

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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TriFind Race Director Summit

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Conference

From $100 Open

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ZombieRunner Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K5K (13 - 17 yo) +5

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Doggie DashPups & Human 5K

From $45 Open

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Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Whittier, CA Whittier

Road Creepy Crawly ½ Mile Dash - 11 & under5KStudent 5K +1

From $25 Open

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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $18 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road Día de los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)Día de los Muertos 5K

From $25 Open

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Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Road Kids Dash5K

From $15 Open

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Halloween Leftovers – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5 Miler5K10 Miler

From $30 Open

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DINO DASH

Sun, Nov 1 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Middle School +3

From $0 Open

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser RaceOakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

From $30 Open

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2026 Morro Bay Triathlon

Sun, Nov 1 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Triathlon 5k RunSprintSprint Relay Team +10

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/WalkKaiser Permanente 10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open

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Miles For Meals Virtual Triathlon and Virtual Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Virtual MarathonVirtual Half Triathlon (70.3)

From $90 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +2

From $0 Open

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $35 Open

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Miles for Migraine San Diego

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open

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CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road HERO 5K

From $50 Open

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Phoenix 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Paradise, CA Paradise

Road Phoenix 5KPhoenix 10K

From $40 Open

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