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 In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual Run In The New Year 5KRun In The New Year 10KRun in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon +4

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Spell Your City

Fri, Jan 1 · Weimar, CA Weimar

Virtual SACRAMENTOWASHINGTONOMAHA +22

From $35 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - LASD Marina del Rey Station

Sat, Jan 2 · Marina Del Rey, CA Marina Del Rey

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Visalia PAL Resolution 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual Visalia PAL Resolution "1.5 mile" WalkVisalia PAL Resolution "5K" RunVisalia PAL Resolution 5K Run/Walk " Virtual Run" ONLY

From $35 Open 20 spots left

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8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk1K Run/Walk for Kids

From $15 Open

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Frosty Fun Runs

Sat, Jan 2 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Frosty Fun Run Punch CardFrosty Fun Run Punch Card

From $30 Open

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Run Into 2027

Sat, Jan 2 · Nipomo, CA Nipomo

Road 5k race10K race

From $50 Open

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Griffith Park Resolution Run

Sun, Jan 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K12KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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The Running Chicken 2027 10K/5K Fun Run & Walk - Fundraiser for Run 4 Bitti and Brynn Foundation

Sun, Jan 3 · Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run +1

From $45 Open

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Churro Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jan 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $42.99 Open

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The Coffee Cruise – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Jan 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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THE RESET HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sun, Jan 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K HYBRID

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Ultra 50K Run50 Mile RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 39 spots left

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Citrus Heritage Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road Kids Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Fog Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run10K RunVirtual Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Grievances & Gratitude Run – New Year Reset 5K 10K Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $29.99 Open

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Jessie’s 45th Bday 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 9 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Open

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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Trail Elevated Youth 1 MilerStroller Trail 5kValley 5M (Youth Under 19) +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Cookie Classic - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Jan 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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2027 Altadena Forever Run - LASAA Mug Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road Fire Survivors 1K5K10K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Define Your Glow - New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 16 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 16 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Cabrillo Beach 5K

Sat, Jan 16 · San Pedro, CA San Pedro

Road 5K Run10K RunTop Dog Division (No shirt)

From $45 Open 4 spots left

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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Coffee Run

Sat, Jan 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2m Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk10k Run +1

From $37.5 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 16 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 16 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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The Bagel Run – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sun, Jan 17 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 1 Mile Cruiser Walk / Run"School Youth Free" - MLK 5K Walk / Fun RunVirtual: San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 Open

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The Redding Marathon Events

Sun, Jan 17 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Sundial 5kRedding Marathon RelayRedding Marathon

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Resolution Run for Coffee 5K/10K/13.1 - Roseville

Fri, Jan 22 · Rocklin, CA Rocklin

Road Resolution 5K for CoffeeResolution 10K for CoffeeResolution 13.1 miles for Coffee

From $35 Open

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Pirate 5K Booty Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2M Run/Walk (Not Timed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $37.5 Open

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Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Expo

Sat, Jan 23 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road 1K Fun Run5KBike Ride +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Isnt She Lovely Lowrider Run

Sat, Jan 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Isnt She Lovely Lowrider - 1 Mile WalkLegacy Runner Ins't She Lovely Lowrider Run 5KIsn't She Lovely Lowrider Run 5K +2

From $35 Open

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Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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HDR Kick Off 5000

Sat, Jan 23 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road HDR Kick Off 5000

From $25 Open

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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Roasted Run 5K

From $35 Open

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2027 Highland Y Run

Sun, Jan 24 · Highland, CA Highland

Road 5K (chipped)5K Walk (unchipped race)10K(chipped)

From $36 Open

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Do It For Her 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Virtual Child EntryAdult EntryVirtual

From $55 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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RPV's Run For Myles

Sat, Jan 30 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rancho Palos Verdes

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K RunKids Fun Run +1

From $10 Open

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Run for Donut LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Run for Donut SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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