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.

Phoenix 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Paradise, CA Paradise

Road Phoenix 5KPhoenix 10K

From $40 Open

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Run With Los Muertos 5K & Block Party

Sat, Nov 7 · Coachella, CA Coachella

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Her Fall Forward 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival

Sat, Nov 7 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 5K Run/WalkBike Tour36 Mile Team Relay Challenge

From $35 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road VIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Bayshore Sprint and 70.4

Sat, Nov 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore 70.4

From $165 Open

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Beginner Sailing November 7/8

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveDoD EmployeesE1 - E6 +2

From $200 Open

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Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Tulare, CA Tulare

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $43.05 Open

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Beer City Half

Sat, Nov 7 · Various Cities in, CA Various Cities in

Open

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +3

From $25 Open

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Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual Pride 5K Run & Walk (Adult)Pride 5K Run & Walk (Under 21)Virtual Pride 5K Run & Walk

From $25 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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SMFA 5K Toy Run

Sat, Nov 7 · San Miguel, CA San Miguel

Road SMFA 5k Toy Run

From $32.5 Open Closing Soon

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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 RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +2

From $0 Open

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3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5K Run/Walk (Shirt + Medal Included)Kids Run (12yrs and under) + Special Prize

From $15 Open

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Run for the Fallen 10K-5K at Merced College

Sun, Nov 8 · Merced, CA Merced

Open

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Friendship Walk SD

Sun, Nov 8 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

2026 Friendship Walk SD2026 Friendship Fair Booth

From $15 Open

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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Friendship Walk SD 2026

Sun, Nov 8 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Friendship Walk and Fair 2026

From $18 Open

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run

From $40 Open

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Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 8 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race San Diego

From $80 Open

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2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)10 Mile Run +8

From $21 Open

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Running For Warriors

Wed, Nov 11 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Competitive Run +5

From $35 Open

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Indio Veterans Day 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Wed, Nov 11 · Indio, CA Indio

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Fri, Nov 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K: The Gobble Dash10K: The Stuffing SprintHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Diwali Fun Run + Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Road 5k10kFestival Only

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 14 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids Fun RunCatalina Island 10KCatalina Island Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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The Stuffing Shuffle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KCharity 5K - $250 fundraising commitment +4

From $0 Open

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Move4Life's Half-Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road 2-Mile Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $35 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: November 14/15

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6DoD EmployeesRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Diabetes Awareness 5K (Stockton)

Sat, Nov 14 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Diabetes Awareness 5K - Virtual Race (No T-shirt)Diabetes Awareness 5K (T-shirt included)Diabetes Awareness 5K (No T-shirt)

From $30 Open

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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption and Bond with your Dog!

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Only Human DivisionDoggieRun 4K with Pet

From $60 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Nov 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile5K10K +1

From $40 Open

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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Three Rivers, CA Three Rivers

Road 5k Run10K Run

From $40 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Trail 5K5K (13 - 17 yo)5K (12 yo & under) +4

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $0 Open

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