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.

Run for Donut LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · 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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RPV's Run For Myles

Sat, Jan 30 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rancho Palos Verdes

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K RunVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $10 Open

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Race to the Flagpole

Sat, Jan 30 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $15 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 30 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Rotary Mission Ten - Half Marathon, 10 Mile and 5K

Sat, Jan 30 · San Juan Bautista, CA San Juan Bautista

Road Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run5K10 Mile +1

From $20 Open

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Coyote Hills

Sat, Jan 30 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Virtual 5K10KHiker Division +2

From $45 Open

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Run for Donut SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 30 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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LASD Elite Team Relay Battle of the Badges

Sun, Jan 31 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K4 Person Open Relay4 Person Station Relay +2

From $45 Open

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

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Kids 1 Miler5KRegister 2 Besties + & Save $7 Each (5K) +5

From $25 Open

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Run Like It's Recess 5K

Sun, Jan 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run/WalkToddler Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 55 spots left

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Hollywood Sign Run | Hike - 8M | 8K | 5K | Kid

Sun, Jan 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Trail P-2.2K Kid RunGriffith Park 5K Trail ChallengeMt Hollywood 8K +1

From $25 Open 55 spots left

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Love Your Park Run & Walk Fundraiser

Sat, Feb 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Fun Run5K10K

From $28 Open

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Superb Owl Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk5k Fun Run/Walk5k Virtual Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M

Sat, Feb 6 · Moorpark, CA Moorpark

Road 1M Fun Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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Trojan Trot 5K & Fun Run - All Abilities!

Sat, Feb 6 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K5K - UNI Students & Staff

From $25 Open

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Griffith Park Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run/Walk1/2 MarathonTop Dog Division (No shirt included)

From $55 Open

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Dalton Canyon Ultra

Sat, Feb 6 · Glendora, CA Glendora

Trail Dalton Canyon 10K SoloDalton Canyon Ultra 50K SoloDalton Canyon 50K: 4 Person Relay +1

From $65 Open

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5k/1mile- WALK/RUN FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AWARENESS

Sat, Feb 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 1 Mile for Diabetes awareness5k for diabetes awareness

From $25 Open

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Run Your Heart Out – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Golden Gate Trail Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Trail 8KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open 50 spots left

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Clueless & Breathless 5K, 10K & Half

Sat, Feb 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Clueless & Breathless 5KTotally Buggin’ 10KThe Alaïa Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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Arts in the Military

Sun, Feb 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Event Test PT

Fri, Feb 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Open

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Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church

Fri, Feb 12 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Road 5k Race12 Hour Race

From $22 Open

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Concord 5000

Fri, Feb 12 · Concord, CA Concord

Road 5000 meters

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 13 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 13 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road The HEART RUN 5KKid's DASH :200 yard TOT TROT /600 yards Kid's 4 to 11The HEART RUN Half Marathon 13.1 miles +1

From $28 Open

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Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 13 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Camino Real Double

Sat, Feb 13 · Lake Forest, CA Lake Forest

Ultra Double CenturyDouble Century

From $0 Open

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FOURmidable

Sat, Feb 13 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Trail FOURmidable 13kFOURmidable 13kFOURmidable Half Marathon + +5

From $40 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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RUN FOR GOOD FORTUNE 5K. 10K. Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 10K5KHalf Marathon

From $42.99 Open

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Bee Sweet Citrus Farm-K

Sat, Feb 13 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Timed Event

From $30 Open

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Fresno Valentine Run

Sun, Feb 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Youth Fun Run 2 MileYouth Fun Run 5kAdult Competitive 5k +5

From $12 Open

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2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K Couples +3

From $28 Open

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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5k

Sun, Feb 14 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Road KIDS 1K FUN RUN5K RUN/WALK5K STROLLER WALK +3

From $25 Open

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Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K

Sun, Feb 14 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Virtual 1K Kid's RunVirtual 5K5K +3

From $16 Open

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The Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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The Lumpia Run (presented by CVAORN)

Thu, Feb 18 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual Virtual 5K5KKids 5K

From $15 Open

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Corporal Javier Bejar Memorial Run Reedley Police Department

Sat, Feb 20 · Reedley, CA Reedley

Road 5K Walk/Run5K WalkVirtual Run/Walk +6

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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4 Mile Hill Challenge

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 2K Youth Hill Challenge2K Youth Hill Challenge4 Mile Run +1

From $10 Open

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Bakersfield Coffee Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk +5

From $35 Open

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