Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1010 running races in California in 2026 across 304 cities. The next upcoming race is the Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run in Hermosa Beach on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Race for Education

Sat, May 30 · Paramount, CA Paramount

Road 1K Fun Run (Not Timed)5K Run & Walk

From $10 Open

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Run Back to the 80s

Sat, May 30 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2 Mile Fun Run/WalkCompetitive 5k Run5k Fun Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Puppies & Beer 5K - Venice Beach, CA

Sat, May 30 · Venice, CA Venice

Road Duo Savings: 2 Runners All-In Tickets (Up 2 dogs allowed)Human Only Division ( No Dog)All-In Ticket: Race, Beer & Tacos (1 dog only) +1

From $65 Open

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2026 Wolfpack Regional Modern Pentathlon Sanctioned by USA Pentathlon Multisport (USAPM)

Sat, May 30 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

OCR Obstacle Course RaceSwimming RaceLaser-Run Competition +2

From $35 Open

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TSCL 4th Annual Mental Health 5K Run & Walk

Sat, May 30 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Road Adult 5K Walk/RunYouth (17 & under) 5K Walk/Run

From $15 Open

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Beer City Half™ San Jose

Sat, May 30 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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San Mateo PAL's 5K & 10K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair - 2026

Sat, May 30 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Road 5K Run/Walk (Adult)5K Run/Walk (Youth or Student under 21)10K Run (Youth or Students under 21) +6

From $0 Open

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The Great White Chase – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, May 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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Lighthouse Fun Run & Family Day

Sun, May 31 · Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita

Road 5K RunKids 1/2 Mile

From $5 Open

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Spring Sprint @ Uvas

Sun, May 31 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Triathlon Open Water SwimAquathlonAquaBike +4

From $50 Open

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Blue Moon 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Tales and Tails with the Cat

Sun, May 31 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Child

From $0 Open 30 spots left

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Albany Move'n'Groove 2026

Sun, May 31 · Albany, CA Albany

Road Half-Mile Kids Race (10 & under)5K Para Athlete5K Stroller +1

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Juneteenth Freedom Run/Walk

Mon, Jun 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual Run5 Mile Run/Walk

From $40 Open 100 spots left

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Brooks X Fleet Feet Agoura Hills Demo Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

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The Big Run

Wed, Jun 3 · Vacaville, CA Vacaville

Road Adult 5K

From $20 Open

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The Big Run Modesto

Wed, Jun 3 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road The Big Run Modesto

From $10 Open

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road Fleet Feet's The Big Run Presented by Brooks 5K Fun Run

From $45 Open

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The Big Run presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road The Big Run presented by Brooks

From $12 Open

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Fleet Feet's The Big Run 2026 Presented By Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Fleet Feet's The Big Run Presented By Brooks

From $0 Open

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Wed, Jun 3 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Cupertino Splash and Dash #1

Thu, Jun 4 · Cupertino, CA Cupertino

Triathlon Half Mile Swim1 Mile SwimDash 5k +1

From $45 Open 28 spots left

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Rotary Rainbow Run - 5k & 1k

Sat, Jun 6 · San Juan Bautista, CA San Juan Bautista

Road Rotary Rainbow Run 5kRotary Rainbow Fun Run 1k (Pet & Child Friendly)

From $20 Open

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71st Annual Fontana Days Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Fontana, CA Fontana

Road Children's Dash5K Run5K Family Fitness Walk +1

From $15 Open

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

Sat, Jun 6 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Fish Camp, CA Fish Camp

Road 20K Early Start20k50k Early Start +1

From $80 Open 50 spots left

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Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot

Sat, Jun 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Tadpole Trot 1K5K Stroller Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +5

From $5 Open 35 spots left

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

Sat, Jun 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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Walk for Education 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Cerritos, CA Cerritos

Road Walk for Education 2026

From $25 Open

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SuperHero - Runbelievable - 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jun 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open

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The Big Run Presented by Brooks

Sat, Jun 6 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Open

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Fullerton Fit 5K Trail Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Road 5K Trail Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

Sat, Jun 6 · Monterey, CA Monterey

Road The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

From $28 Open

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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NAHC - Running Is My High 2026

Sat, Jun 6 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Running is My High 2026 - 5K Run/WalkRunning is My High 2026 - 10K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Bakersfield Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Sat, Jun 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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Poverello House Papa Mikes Cafe Run for Meals

Sat, Jun 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk5K RunPBJ

From $10 Open

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jun 6 · 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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Bikes & Beers Anaheim

Sat, Jun 6 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

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

From $17.87 Open

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5K Run & Rave Party

Sat, Jun 6 · Dinuba, CA Dinuba

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk & Rave

From $43 Open

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Beginner Sailing: June 6/7

Sat, Jun 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransE7 and AboveE1 - E6 +2

From $200 Open

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SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jun 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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2026 Lake Chabot Trail Challenge (Half Marathon & 5K)

Sun, Jun 7 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K RunHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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3rd Annual Norwalk 5K

Sun, Jun 7 · Norwalk, CA Norwalk

Road Children's 1K DashAdult 5KYouth 5K

From $15 Open

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Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Sun, Jun 7 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2m Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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