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.

DINO DASH

Sun, Nov 1 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk5K Middle School +3

From $0 Open

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Kaiser Permanente 5k Gavin Gladding Run/WalkKaiser Permanente 10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5 Miler5K10 Miler

From $30 Open

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Beer City Half

Sat, Nov 7 · Various Cities in, CA Various Cities in

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $35 Open

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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $43.05 Open

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Bayshore Sprint and 70.4

Sat, Nov 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore 70.4

From $165 Open

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Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8KHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +3

From $25 Open

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Beginner Sailing November 7/8

Sat, Nov 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransDoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 Open

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2026 Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival

Sat, Nov 7 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 5K Run/WalkBike Tour36 Mile Team Relay Challenge

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

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

From $10 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Shark Attack 5K & 1 Mile Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Corona, CA Corona

Road 1 Mile Run5K Run

From $40 Open

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2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)10 Mile Run +8

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Fri, Nov 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K: The Gobble Dash10K: The Stuffing SprintHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Run for Hope

Sat, Nov 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile5K10K +1

From $40 Open

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Diwali Fun Run + Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Road 5k10kFestival Only

From $25 Open

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Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Three Rivers, CA Three Rivers

Road 5k Run10K Run

From $40 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationChild Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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The Stuffing Shuffle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5KCharity 5K - $250 fundraising commitmentVirtual 5K +4

From $0 Open

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Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 14 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids Fun RunCatalina Island 10KCatalina Island Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K5K (13 - 17 yo) +4

From $25 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Nov 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: November 14/15

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 & AboveSponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 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 Kids run /walk - 11 years or younger5K run/ walk Veteran +4

From $25 Open

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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) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

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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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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Advanced Sailing November 21 US Sailing 101

Sat, Nov 21 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveSponsored Civilian GuestsDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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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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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption and Bond with your Dog!

Sat, Nov 21 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Only Human DivisionDoggieRun 4K with Pet

From $60 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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Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Kids 1k5k10k

From $5 Open

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REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road KIDS RUN2 MILE SPEED WALKMILE RUN +1

From $25 Open

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LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K5 Miler15K

From $30 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

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