Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1009 running races in California in 2026 across 304 cities. The next upcoming race is the Hobby Joggers in Temecula on April 22. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

Run LA 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 2 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10K10 Miler

From $30 Open

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Track Night Los Angeles

Wed, Aug 5 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +1

From $10 Open

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Coveathlon #4

Thu, Aug 6 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Open

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Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Noyo Headlands Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kids' 1/2 Mile Run5K Run5K Fun Walk +2

From $10 Open

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Beginner Sailing August 8/9

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian GuestsRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open

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Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K10KVirtual

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestline, CA Crestline

Road Run Through the Pines 5KRun Through the Pines 10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Sat, Aug 8 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Virtual Coed 2-Person Relay (each member)Virtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon +2

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $24.5 Open

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon 750M Swim1.5k SwimFamily & Friends Sprint +16

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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SAR Wild Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Trail 2M Hike5k Trail Wild Run10k Trail Run +2

From $50 Open

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Torrey Pines

Mon, Aug 10 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Participant Registration

From $1000 Open 100 spots left

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5 mileHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: August 15/16

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 & AboveRetirees / VeteransE1 - E6 +2

From $200 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road TACO 6K RUN2 MILE SPEED WALKKIDS RUN

From $25 Open

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Courage Triathlon 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Almanor, CA Lake Almanor

Virtual IndividualRelay TeamVendor Registration +2

From $20 Open

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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Road Kids Run5k Run5K Fitness Walk +3

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10KThe Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

From $34.99 Open

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Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5kVirtual 5KKids Dash

From $10 Open

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2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Triathlon Chula Vista 5KTriathlon-InternationalTriathlon-Sprint +8

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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The Wheely Fast Hamster Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Sun, Aug 16 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO

Sun, Aug 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTaco Fun 6K RunKIDS Run

From $25 Open

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Long Beach Easy Breezy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Race for the Arts 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkKids Fun RunYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

Sat, Aug 22 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Road Fun Walk (not timed)5K RunTeam Race - 5K +2

From $20 Open

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Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 22 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Virtual Kids Fun RunVirtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5K +1

From $8.49 Open

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Advanced Sailing August 22/23

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6E7 and AboveRetirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Race2Unravel

Sat, Aug 22 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Race2Unravel - Youth 5kRace2Unravel - 5KRace2Unravel - 5k RUCK +3

From $15 Open

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Dream Big 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Victorville, CA Victorville

Road Dream Big 5k

From $40 Open

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One Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Splash Dash 5k (& Dry Run 5k) at Wild Rivers in Irvine

Sun, Aug 23 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road The DRY RUN 5k (Avoid the last section/The Wet Wild River & stay dry)5K SPLASH DASH 'Cool, get wet at the end " RUNDucky Dash (kid's 1/2 mile/400 meter/or 200 yard dash)

From $32 Open

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Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Millerton Madness Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 · Friant, CA Friant

Virtual Run Anywhere5k RunRelay Madness +6

From $60 Open

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Sandman Tri

Sun, Aug 23 · Aptos, CA Aptos

Triathlon Sandman DuathlonSandman TeamSandman Tri

From $70 Open 50 spots left

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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