Running Races in California — 2026

There are 875 running races in California in 2026 across 259 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run for the Rancho 2026 - Rancho Las Virgenes *NEW LOCATION* in Calabasas on June 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26

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

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Sprint AquathlonVirtual AquathlonVirtual 5K +19

From $40 Open

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2026 - City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

Road City to the Sea 5KCity to the Sea Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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MISSION INN RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual Virtual 5K (Virtual Run/Walk)5K Walk5K Run +5

From $25 Open

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Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 18th, 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Chico, CA Chico

Trail 4 Mile (Single Loop)4 Mile Endurance ChallengeFall Classic Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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

Sun, Oct 18 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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SD HipHop 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road SD HipHop 5k

From $35 Open

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Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills

Virtual STARS of Tomorrow Kids 1K (starts at 9:30am)5k from ANYWHERE5k Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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The Fresno Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 5k Run & WalkKids Donut Dash - 9 & Under

From $25 Open

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LIVE LIKE JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

VIRTUAL JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKETJOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKET

From $45 Open

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Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run

From $95 Open

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Malibu Moves Expo & Festival

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

Food Truck [Sunday]Goody Bag Insert - Paper or Product ItemFood Truck [Saturday] +6

From $300 Open 1 spots left

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Run4Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Covina, CA Covina

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $22 Open

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Vaquero Strong 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Road Vaquero Strong 5K

From $30 Open

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeFood VendorRetail Vendor +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

Virtual Charity 5KVirtual 5K5K +11

From $0 Open

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Big Sur River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Big Sur, CA Big Sur

Road 5K - Children under 12 years old5K - Adult10K - Adult +1

From $20 Open

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CASA Superhero Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 2K Run/WalkVirtual 5k-Run Anywhere5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Sat, Oct 24 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALK5K RUN/WALKHALF MARATHON +1

From $25 Open

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Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/WalkLittle Monster Dash Age 3 and Under +2

From $25 Open

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RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K (3.1 miles)10K (6.2 Miles)Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

From $42 Open

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Spooky Shuffle – 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road Family 1 Mile Memory WalkKids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)Top Dog Division + +2

From $10 Open

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Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Family Fun Race (1K)Virtual Race5k Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

Sun, Oct 25 · Winters, CA Winters

Road 1 Mile Adult Untimed1 Mile Monster Dash Untimed5K Run or Run/Walk Timed without Shirt +3

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

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

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Run(NOT TIMED)5k Run/WalkSpecial Pricing: Feliz Lopez +1

From $25 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKCLYDESDALE 5K5K RUN/WALK +2

From $25 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual 1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open

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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual Virtual 5k Fun RunStudent Rate5K Fun Run +2

From $30 Open

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Doggie DashPups & Human 5K

From $45 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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Virtual 5K run5k Run or Walk

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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TriFind Race Director Summit

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Conference

From $100 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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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ZombieRunner Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo)5K +5

From $25 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser RaceOakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

From $30 Open

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2026 Morro Bay Triathlon

Sun, Nov 1 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Triathlon 5k RunSprint Relay TeamSprint +10

From $50 Open

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