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.

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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One Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $29.5 Open

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Millerton Madness Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 · Friant, CA Friant

Virtual Run Anywhere5k RunSuper Sprint Triathlon +6

From $60 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 29 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Moonlight Madness

Sat, Aug 29 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

Road 2-Mile Kids 18 and Under2-Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Move4Life's Half-Marathon

Sat, Aug 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road 2-Mile Walk5K Run10K Run +1

From $35 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

Sat, Aug 29 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Triathlon BEACHFEST SCORED1 MILE SWIM5K BEACH RUN +20

From $0 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Foster the Future Run

Sun, Aug 30 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Apple City 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Road Kids 1k5k

From $10 Open

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Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 30 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Kids 1K5KVirtual 5K +5

From $12.5 Open 5 spots left

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HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES

Thu, Sep 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5K Run5K RUNMTB/GRAVEL RACE +5

From $25 Open

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Ignite The Light 5K & Resource Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road Kids 1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE

Sat, Sep 5 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Beginner Sailing September 5/6

Sat, Sep 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveE1 - E6Retirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint

Sat, Sep 5 · Tahoe Vista, CA Tahoe Vista

Road Friends of the Park -Labor Day Weekend 5k & 1-mile fun run.

From $40 Open

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Run for Life

Sat, Sep 5 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Taco The Town 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 5 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Taquito 1K (13 and under)Virtual 5K5K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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FIESTA 10K & MILE RUN - FRESNO

Sat, Sep 5 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road MILE RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK10K RUN +1

From $25 Open

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 5 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 1m Walk (Non-timed)5k RunVirtual Run

From $32.5 Open

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A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

Sat, Sep 5 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

From $40 Open

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD

Sun, Sep 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road FIESTA HALF MARATHONFIESTA 10K2 MILE SPEED WALK +1

From $25 Open

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Ryan's Ranch Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pismo Beach, CA Pismo Beach

Road Kids Mile5K10K

From $17 Open

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Diablo Trail Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Clayton, CA Clayton

Trail 4 Mi10 MiHalf Marathon +2

From $50 Open

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Long Beach Labor Day 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Kids Dash

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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Labor of Love - Merging Forces 5K.10K by Califlow Runs

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KSCAD Social Reunion & Dinner & SCADaddle 5K BundleSocial Reunion & Dinner

From $45 Open

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The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)

Fri, Sep 11 · Santa Venetia, CA Santa Venetia

Trail The Honey Badger Half MarathonThe Honey Badger Half Marathon VIRTUAL OPTIONThe Honey Badger 10K VIRTUAL OPTION +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Pincushion Hill Climb

Sat, Sep 12 · Friant, CA Friant

Road Pincushion Hill Climb Mtn GoatPincushion Hill Climb 1 Mile

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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San Diego Neighborhood Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road San Diego Neighborhood Run 5KSan Diego Neighborhood Run 10K

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: September 12/13

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 & AboveDoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon SD Tri Series 5KTriathlon-Olympic DistanceAquabike (Swim/Bike) - Olympic Distance +7

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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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LSA's Run Home 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Virtual 5K RUN/WALK10K RUN/WALKVirtual 5K/10K RUN/WALK

From $50 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 5k Run - timed5k Walk - not timedChildren's Jog-a-thon

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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