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.

The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Virtual The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Family and Pets 1kThe Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial 5kVirtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tri to Inspire

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Triathlon Mini Sprint Triathlon - FamilyMini Sprint Triathlon - AdultMini Sprint Triathlon - Youth (16 & under) +5

From $45 Open 2 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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Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Redwood Valley, CA Redwood Valley

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKid's Dash (400 yards) or 1 Mile FUN RUN

From $28 Open

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Auburn Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Virtual 5K12KRemote Runner +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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SGRAIL Marin - Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon

Fri, Oct 2 · San Rafael, CA San Rafael

Trail Trail Half MarathonOlympic TriathlonOlympic Relay +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom

Sat, Oct 3 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Road Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Burn Book 5KThe Glen Coco 10KThe Full Plastics Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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Awesome 80's Run

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Radical 5K Run/WalkTubular 10K RunVirtual Event

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2Mile5KBaby Goat Yoga 10:00AM +3

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Glow for the Goal

Sat, Oct 3 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road Glow for the Goal

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bike The Bay The TACO Way 2026!

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Bike The Bay The TACO Way 2026

From $50 Open

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Cabrillo Beach 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · San Pedro, CA San Pedro

Road 5K Run10K RunTop Dog Division (No shirt)

From $45 Open 4 spots left

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2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed)1 K Celebration Walk (not timed)5K Run/Walk (timed) +2

From $15 Open

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Beginner Sailing October 3/4

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveE1 - E6Retirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Frida Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5K RUN/WALKVirtual Run/Walk2K RUN/WALK +1

From $25 Open

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Friends of the Poor Walk at OLG Encino

Sat, Oct 3 · Encino, CA Encino

Open

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Cirque Series - Mt Baldy, CA

Sat, Oct 3 · Mt Baldy, CA Mt Baldy

Trail Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)Expert DivisionVolunteer +1

From $0 Open

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Paws On Patrol 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Atwater, CA Atwater

Road 2K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual 5k Honor and Remember Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Road 3rd Annual 5K Honor and Remember Walk/Run

From $45 Open

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49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Manhattan Beach, CA Manhattan Beach

Road 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10KVirtual 10K

From $25 Open

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Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run

From $50 Open

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Palos Verdes Trails 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA Palos Verdes Peninsula

Road Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Run/JogVirtual Palos Verdes Trails 5KPalos Verdes Trails 5K - Fundraise to Run for Free (Closed)

From $0 Open

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Redding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run 2026

Sun, Oct 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Turtle Bay 2 mile Fun RunTurtle Bay 10 KTurtle Bay Run Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Peace Officer Memorial Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Kids Fun Run5KFull Gear Challenge 5K +5

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run-Walk Live5k Virtual Run-Walk

From $35 Open

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Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

Road RAD Kids Mile - 10 & underRAD Run - Reyes Adobe Days 5K

From $20 Open

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Run by the Sea

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Run by the Sea 4kRun by the Sea 12kRun by the Sea Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Napa Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · Napa, CA Napa

Road Quarter Marathon!1/2 Marathon

From $70 Open

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Cindy's Race 10 Mile |10k | 6K | Kid's 1K

Sun, Oct 4 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Virtual In-Person 6kVirtual 6KVirtual 10k +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired Race

Sun, Oct 4 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open

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Aim High With Charge

Sat, Oct 10 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

GuestClay Shoot VIP Team (5 participants)Clay Shoot Individual

From $35 Open 5 spots left

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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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Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run)

Sat, Oct 10 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Virtual Riverbank Run for Cheese 1 mile youth (17 and under)Riverbank Run for the Cheese 1 mile (No shirt option)Riverbank Run for the Cheese 1 Mile (Adult 18 & over) +11

From $25 Open

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Scarecrow 2.0

Sat, Oct 10 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Road Kids Dash 6-102 Mile Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Ridge Creek Run Club 12 Hour Ultra

Sat, Oct 10 · Dinuba, CA Dinuba

Ultra 12 Hour Ultra Lap Run

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Bikes & Beers San Diego

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $23.04 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 10 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Louis Duarte's Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Hart Park Breast Cancer Awareness 5k

From $70 Open

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East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Virtual 5K Virtual Run & Walk5K In-Person Run & Walk10K In-Person Run +1

From $35 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 10 · 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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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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Lafayette Res Run for Education

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, CA Lafayette

Virtual 2 MileReservoir Challenge5K +2

From $0 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: October 10/11

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6E7 & AboveRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Sat, Oct 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run +1

From $10 Open

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