Ultras in California — 2026

There are 80 ultras in California scheduled for 2026. The next is the A Snail's Pace x Saucony Sunset Relays in Fullerton on October 17. California ultras run primarily October through June.

Scarecrow 2.0

Sat, Oct 10 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Kids Dash 6-102 Mile Run/WalkScare Crew Stroll +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CASA of Tulare County Superhero 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Tulare, CA Tulare

Superhero 5K Run/WalkVirtual Superhero 5K Run/WalkSuperhero Kids Race +1

From $0 Closed

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Bikes & Beers San Diego

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $27.93 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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A Snail's Pace x Saucony Sunset Relays

Sat, Oct 17 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

4x100m Relay4x200m Relay4x400m Relay +3

From $12.5 Open Closing Soon

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Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 18 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

5K - 3.10 Miles10K - 6.20 MilesHalf Marathon - 13.10 Miles +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Fresno Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

5k Run & WalkKids Donut Dash - 9 & Under

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26

Sun, Oct 18 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +11

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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MISSION INN FOUNDATION RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual 5K (Virtual Run/Walk)5K Run5K Walk +5

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Challenge: 100 yard dash +1

From $19.8 Open

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Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

Day Of The Dead 5kDay Of The Dead 10kCalaveritas Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

1K Puppy Run1K Kids Run5K Run/Walk +5

From $10 Open

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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $18 Open

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Monster Mash Dash and Zombie Zoom

Sat, Oct 31 · Merced, CA Merced

Monster Dash (5K)Monster Dash (10K)Zoom Zoom (400 m)

From $20 Open

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Miles For Meals Virtual Triathlon and Virtual Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual MarathonVirtual Half Triathlon (70.3)

From $90 Open

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Oakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserOakland Tech 5km Fundraiser Race

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

5K Run/Walk (Shirt + Medal Included)Kids Run (12yrs and under) + Special Prize

From $15 Open

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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Nov 21 · Perris, CA Perris

MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M,MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 5KMVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 10K +2

From $5 Open

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Womble Rumble

Sat, Nov 21 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Kids 1/2 Mile (8 and Under ONLY)Kids 1-Mile (12 and Under ONLY)Womble Rumble 5K +1

From $10 Open

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

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

1 Miler5K10K +3

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Inland Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Menifee, CA Menifee

2 Mile Race5K Race10K Race +2

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

1 Miler5KKids Dash

From $20 Open 60 spots left

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Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

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

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Oakland Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Oakland, CA Oakland

VIP Village & 5K presented by Abio PropertiesIndividual 5KKids Race (ages 2-7)

From $9 Closed 100 spots left

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2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · PACIFIC PALISADES, CA PACIFIC PALISADES

Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 5KPacific Palisades Turkey Trot 10KKids Race Presented By St. Matthew's Parish School +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Turkey Trot Virtual 5K AND Santa Run Virtual 5KCEO/Executive 5K BronzeVirtual 5K +23

From $0 Open

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MJC Turkey Trot 5k Run and Gobbler Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

1/2 Kid's Run/Walk AND 5k Run/Walk - (Only kids under the age of 13 can register)5k Run/WalkKids 1/2 Mile Run/Walk ONLY

From $30 Open

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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Robin Ames Foundation 100 Mile Solo Run

Sat, Dec 5 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

Robin Ames Foundation 100 Mile Solo Run

From $0 Open

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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

Sat, Dec 5 · Friant, CA Friant

SJRT 25kSJRT 50kSJRT 10k

From $45 Open

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California December Distance Night

Fri, Dec 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

The MileThe Two MileThe 5k (21:00 or Faster) +1

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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50th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health

Sat, Dec 12 · Antioch, CA Antioch

1 Mile3 Mile Run/WalkKids Dash with Santa

From $0 Open

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Beaumont Santa Dash

Sat, Dec 12 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

Beaumont Santa Dash

From $10 Open

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

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Santa Runs Palm Springs

Sat, Dec 19 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

5KElf Dash

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Closed

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

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

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

From $7 Open Closing Soon

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New Year's One Day

Thu, Dec 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

6 hour Team6 hour Solo12 hour Team +4

From $90 Open

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Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

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

From $93 Open

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2027 CHALLENGE

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

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

From $59 Open

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

Sat, Jan 2 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

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

From $15 Open

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

50 Mile Run50K RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 39 spots left

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La Vida Sucia Animal Series: Raccoon Run 5K • 10K • Kids Run

Sat, Jan 30 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

5K10KKids dash

From $15 Closed

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Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Kids 1 MilerRegister 2 Besties + & Save $7 Each (5K)5K +5

From $25 Open

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Concord 5000

Fri, Feb 12 · Concord, CA Concord

5000 meters

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual PAW'er Dog WalkVirtual Kiddie RunPAW'er Dog Walk +27

From $11.32 Open

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Corona 5000

Sat, Feb 27 · Corona, CA Corona

Virtual Corona 5000 5KCorona 5000 5KCorona Kids 500 Meter (Ages 2-10) +2

From $20 Open 57 spots left

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