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.

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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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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Beginner Sailing December 12/13

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveE1 - E6Sponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Santa Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K Untimed5K TimedKids Run +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Holiday Hero - SilverHoliday Hero - Gold5K Santa Run +4

From $20 Open

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Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Triathlon 5K Run OnlyTeam - 2 -3 person relayIndividual +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Santa's Toy Trot – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 13 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Hermosa Beach, CA Hermosa Beach

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Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A.

Sun, Dec 13 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K Run/2.5K Walk (5 & Under)Homeless for the Holidays 5K Run / 2.5K Walk L.A. - VIRTUAL (ADULT & YOUTH)5K Run/2.5K Walk (Adult) +1

From $0 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Sat, Dec 19 · Escondido, CA Escondido

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

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Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief

Sat, Dec 19 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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Auburn Santa Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Virtual 5k SANTA TEAM5K GRINCH TEAMVIRTUAL GRINCH TEAM +1

From $25 Open

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Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K

Sat, Dec 19 · Venice, CA Venice

Road 5K10K

From $42.99 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog 5k/10k Run-Walk at Dos Vientos

Sat, Dec 19 · Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $37.5 Open Closing Soon

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Feliz Navidad Run 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Road Elf Run (Ages 5-7)Elf Run (Ages 8-12)Santa Beer Mile - 4 Person Team Relay +2

From $15 Open

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Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Golden Eagle Mile2 Miles5K Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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Winter Whirl – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 19 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Clovis Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 MILE RUN/WALKCOMPETITIVE 5K RUN5K FUN RUN/WALK +1

From $35 Open

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Santa Runs Palm Springs

Sat, Dec 19 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road 5KElf Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Chasing Santa – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Mile +1

From $24.5 Open

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Santa’s Reindeer Run - 3rd Annual- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Reindeer Romp 1-Miler5K — Jingle Dash10K Holiday Hustle +2

From $7 Open

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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs

Fri, Dec 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Dec 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Youth 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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New Year's One Day

Thu, Dec 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 6 hour Solo6 hour Team12 hour Team +4

From $90 Open

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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual Badwater 267 VR - Running DivisonBadwater 267 VR - Multi-Sport Division (See website for details)

From $93 Open

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Clovis New Year's Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Competitive RunVirtual 5K +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Brazen New Year's Eve

Fri, Jan 1 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Virtual NYE 5KNYE 10KNYE HALF MARATHON +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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2027 CHALLENGE

Fri, Jan 1 · Any City - Any State, CA Any City - Any State

Virtual All Activity - TEAMRun/Walk - SOLOAll Activity - SOLO +1

From $59 Open

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Resolve2Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Grass Valley, CA Grass Valley

Road 5K Run Adult5K Run Youth5K Walk Adult +3

From $15 Open

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Auburn Resolution Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Trail Virtual Run - Any distance5k10K +1

From $30 Open

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New Year's Day Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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Brazen New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +1

From $50 Open

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