Running Races in California — 2026

There are 892 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.

New Year's Day Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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Spell Your City

Fri, Jan 1 · Weimar, CA Weimar

Virtual PORTLANDPITTSBURGHPHOENIX +22

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

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

From $93 Open

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Brazen New Year's Eve

Fri, Jan 1 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Virtual NYE 5KNYE 10KNYE HALF MARATHON +1

From $50 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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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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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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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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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 Run/Walk5K Virtual Run/Walk10K Virtual 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 5k10K10-Miler +1

From $24.5 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 RESET HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sun, Jan 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K HYBRID

From $38 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Trail Elevated Youth 1 MilerStroller Trail 5kValley 5M +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Jessie’s 45th Bday 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 9 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Open

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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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Fog Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run10K RunVirtual Run

From $40 Open

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Ultra 50 Mile Run50K 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

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2027 Altadena Forever Run - LASAA Mug Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road Fire Survivors 1K5K10K

From $0 Open

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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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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)5K Registration +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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +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/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +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 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K 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 RegistrationVirtual Run 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 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 16 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +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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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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 16 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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

From $30 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 / RunSan Diego 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 MarathonRedding Marathon Relay

From $20 Open

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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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Isnt She Lovely Lowrider Run

Sat, Jan 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Isnt She Lovely Lowrider - 1 Mile WalkIsn't She Lovely Lowrider Run 5KLegacy Runner Ins'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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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Jan 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Roasted Run 5K

From $35 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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Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Expo

Sat, Jan 23 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road 1K Fun Run5KBike Ride +1

From $12 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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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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Run for Donut SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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Run for Donut SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 30 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 30 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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