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.

Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - AdultVirtual - Child +3

From $10 Open

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Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Road 1 Mile Children's Run/Walk - 11 years or younger5K run/ walk Veteran5K Run/Walk +4

From $25 Open

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Thanksgiving Golf Classic hosted by Citrus Wealth & PBLA

Thu, Nov 19 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

SPONSORSHIP: Tee Sign SponsorSPONSORSHIP: First Responder SponsorLunch Only +5

From $25 Open 8 spots left

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LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · Pacoima, CA Pacoima

Road LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

From $0 Open

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Davis Turkey Trot Vendor Registration

Sat, Nov 21 · Davis, CA Davis

Enhanced Booth Vendor Package - See DescriptionStandard 10x10 Exhibitor Booth SpaceNon-Profit 10'x10' Booth Space +2

From $100 Open

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Get Up Show Up Community Day~Remembering Jenn Casci

Sat, Nov 21 · San Andreas, CA San Andreas

Virtual 5K Ruck Virtual5K Walk5K Run +8

From $49.99 Open

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Miles for Migraine Los Angeles

Sat, Nov 21 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Virtual 5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 Open

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The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Friant, CA Friant

Road 7k Trail Run/Walk10k Trail Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Annual San Bernardino Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Virtual Kids 1K5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $5 Open

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10th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake Forest, CA Lake Forest

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open

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Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Kids 1k5k10k

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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The Captain’s Runaround

Sat, Nov 21 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Road 8 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround2 hours @ The Captain's Runaround4 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround +1

From $40 Open

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Advanced Sailing November 21 US Sailing 101

Sat, Nov 21 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Perris, CA Perris

Road MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M,MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 5KMVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 10K

From $5 Open

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Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run to benefit Hands of Hope

Sat, Nov 21 · Yuba City, CA Yuba City

Road Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k Run/WalkYuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mind Over Miles

Sat, Nov 21 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

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LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5 Miler5K15K

From $30 Open

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Next Mile Pacegiving 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Pacegiving 5K - Swag UpgradePacegiving 10K - Swag Upgrade

From $45 Open

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Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center

Sun, Nov 22 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAnaheim Turkey Trot 5KAnaheim Turkey Trot 10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual Kids Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open

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Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open

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REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road MILE RUNFUN 5KKIDS RUN +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Nun Run 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Virtual Virtual Runner5K Family Fun Run Child5K Family Fun Run Adult

From $45 Open

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Grateful Run 5K/10K

Sun, Nov 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1-Mile Grateful RunGrateful Run 5KGrateful Run 5k Virtual Run +2

From $19.81 Open 100 spots left

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Folsom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Road 5K Run10K Run

From $33 Open

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road 3 Miles

From $35 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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Redlands Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Road Kids 1K Run5K - WITHOUT Canned Food Donation5K

From $19.44 Open

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkKids (0-4) +1

From $0 Open

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Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Grass Valley, CA Grass Valley

Road 5K Walk5K Run10K Run

From $25 Open

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Virtual 2K5KVirtual 5K Race

From $35 Open

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

Road 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Turkey Trot Virtual 5K AND Santa Run Virtual 5KTurkey Trot 5K AND Santa Run 5KSynaptics International 5K +23

From $0 Open

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City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K

Thu, Nov 26 · Upland, CA Upland

Road Kids 1K5K

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Rancho Mission Viejo

Road Little Gobbler's 1K5K10K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Road GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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North County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Kids 1K Fun RunNorth County Turkey Trot Virtual 5KNorth County Turkey Trot 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Nitro Turkey

Thu, Nov 26 · San Pablo, CA San Pablo

Virtual 5K10KRemote Runner

From $54 Open

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Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Road Kids 1 Mile RunDog Mile5K +1

From $15 Open 60 spots left

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Claremont Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · CLAREMONT, CA CLAREMONT

Road 1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Inland Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Menifee, CA Menifee

Road 2 Mile Race5K Race10K Race +2

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · North Hollywood, CA North Hollywood

Virtual Lil Gobbler Kids Run (1K)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Kings County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hanford, CA Hanford

Road 5K Turkey Trot Run/WalkKids Race3K Turkey Trot Walk

From $15 Open

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2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · PACIFIC PALISADES, CA PACIFIC PALISADES

Road Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 5KPacific Palisades Turkey Trot 10KSt. Matthew's Kids Race +1

From $0 Open

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Woodland Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Woodland, CA Woodland

Virtual 1k (0.62 Mile) Family Run/Walk5k (3.1 Mile) Run/WalkVirtual 5k +1

From $35 Open

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