Running Races in California — 2026

There are 899 running races in California in 2026 across 281 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K in San Diego on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Sat, Oct 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K WalkVirtual 5K5K Run +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Austin's Lungs

Sat, Oct 10 · Petaluma, CA Petaluma

Road Run for Austin's Lungs

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Project Sebastians Rare Stair 2

Sat, Oct 10 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Road Project Sebastians Rare Stair 2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Lafayette Res Run for Education

Sat, Oct 10 · Lafayette, CA Lafayette

Virtual 2 MileReservoir Challenge5K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Downhill Mountain Biking-RESCHEDULED

Sat, Oct 10 · Pauma Valley, CA Pauma Valley

Active Duty E1-E6Active Duty E1-E6

From $100 Open 10 spots left

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Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run

Sat, Oct 10 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Open Closing Soon

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Tahoe Paradise Pumpkin Run!

Sat, Oct 10 · South Lake Tahoe, CA South Lake Tahoe

Road Pumpkin Run

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 2026 CSNK2A1 Foundation "Move Your Way" Challenge

Sat, Oct 10 · Burlingame, CA Burlingame

BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS Move Your Way ChallengeBOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 5 Mile Run, Walk & Roll

From $30 Open

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Scarecrow 2.0

Sat, Oct 10 · Exeter, CA Exeter

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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St. Agnes Friends of the Poor Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Concord, CA Concord

Open Closing Soon

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Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run)

Sat, Oct 10 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Virtual 1 mile (No shirt option)1 mile Virtual1 mile youth (17 and under) +13

From $25 Open

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East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Virtual 5K Virtual Run & Walk5K In-Person Run & Walk10K In-Person Run +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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15th Annual GO2 SoCal 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Canine CaregiverGeneral 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Apple Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Tehachapi, CA Tehachapi

Road 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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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Monterey's Breast Cancer Awareness Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Monterey, CA Monterey

Road Monterey's Breast Cancer Awareness Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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San Bernardino County Sheriff's Mud Run

Sat, Oct 10 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

OCR 1k Kids Race5k Individual5 Person Team

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Tour de Luke Charity Ride

Sat, Oct 10 · Lancaster, CA Lancaster

VIP RiderPedal OnlyPedal & Pour

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Reggie's Run 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Boron, CA Boron

Road Reggie's Run for Kicks

From $25 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: October 10/11

Sat, Oct 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransSponsored Civilian GuestsE7 & Above +2

From $200 Open

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Ridge Creek Run Club 12 Hour Ultra

Sat, Oct 10 · Dinuba, CA Dinuba

Ultra 12 Hour Ultra Lap Run

From $75 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon Mission Bay 5KTriathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)Triathlon-Sprint +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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OktoberFest Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile (Non-Timed)5k Run WalkVirtual Run +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Orange County, CA

Sun, Oct 11 · Laguna Niguel, CA Laguna Niguel

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +23

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Bizz Johnson

Sun, Oct 11 · Susanville, CA Susanville

Road Express 10KExpress Half MarathonMarathon +1

From $55 Open 50 spots left

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2026 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Weott, CA Weott

Road 5K Run1/2 MarathonMarathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Champion Mine Trail Race

Sun, Oct 11 · Nevada City, CA Nevada City

Road Champion Mine 5K Run/WalkChampion Mine 10K Race/WalkChampion Mine Trail Race Half Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Montebello Heritage 5K/10K

Sun, Oct 11 · Montebello, CA Montebello

Road Kids 1k RunTop Dog Division (Die Cast Medal Included)Montebello Heritage Festival 5K +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Discover Highland Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Highland, CA Highland

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Witch Way to the Polls 2026

Sun, Oct 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Rock & Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Aromas, CA Aromas

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Adult Spooky Paint & Sip

Wed, Oct 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Painter

From $30 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament

Fri, Oct 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $65 Open

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Panther Prowl 2026–27

Fri, Oct 16 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Open Closing Soon

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Wine & Music Jam - Three Hills Winery

Fri, Oct 16 · Ramona, CA Ramona

Wine & Music Jam - August 21, 2026Wine & Music Jam - September 18th 2026Wine & Music Jam - October 16, 2026 - Halloween Party

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road WalkerRunnerYouth Rate - Runner +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ruff Run California

Sat, Oct 17 · Phelan, CA Phelan

OCR 1k Fun walk/run20 acre Competition Wave20 acre Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-O-Ween Doggie 5K, 1 Miler by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Donut Fun Run 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road The Donut Fun Run 2026

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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HIKE SANTA MARGARITA TRAIL

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open Closing Soon

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Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open Closing Soon

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POMONA 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Virtual Toddler Trot5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Springville Apple Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Springville, CA Springville

Road Half Mile Kids Run2 Mile Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Race of Legends XC

Sat, Oct 17 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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A Snail's Pace x Saucony Sunset Relays

Sat, Oct 17 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Road 4x100m Relay4x200m Relay4x400m Relay +3

From $12.5 Open Closing Soon

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Step Up for Accreta - Virtual Step Challenge & Fundraiser

Sat, Oct 17 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Virtual Step Up for Accreta

From $40 Open

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SCREAMER RUN 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVendor Booth +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Ruck Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Norco, CA Norco

Road Team of 3 - 5K Ruck Challenge5KTeam of 3 - 10K Ruck Challenge +1

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half

Sat, Oct 17 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual 88 MPH Sprint 5KEnchantment Under the Run 5K NIGHT RUNThe Clock Tower Lightning 10K NIGHT RUN +3

From $34.99 Open Closing Soon

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Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual Virtual6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible6K Run/Walk - Awards Eligible

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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