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.

Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Thankful Paws Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Road Kids 1 Mile RunDog Mile5K +1

From $20 Open 60 spots left

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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Turkey Trot Virtual 5K AND Santa Run Virtual 5KSanta Run Silicon Valley 5K5K Run/Walk +23

From $0 Open

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North County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Kids 1K Fun RunNorth County Turkey Trot Virtual 5KNorth County Turkey Trot 5K

From $25 Open

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2k Walk (not timed)Late Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal)5k Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open

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Redlands Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Road Kids 1K Run5K5K - WITHOUT Canned Food Donation

From $19.44 Open

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Road GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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Santa Rosa Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)

From $15 Open

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Virtual 2KVirtual 5K Race5K

From $35 Open

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Road 5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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Run Against Hunger 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open

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Zoom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

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

From $25 Open

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkKids (0-4) +1

From $0 Open

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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KVirtual Run +2

From $28 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

Road 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road 3 Miles

From $35 Open

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10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Rancho Mission Viejo

Road Little Gobbler's 1K5K10K

From $10 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CA Redding

Road 2 mile Fun Run Walk2026Turkey Trot 6 mile Run

From $15 Open

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Delano, CA Delano

Road 2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, Dec 4 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual The Krampus Cross Country 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)The Krampus Cross Country 5K LIVEKrampus Cross Country 10K LIVE +3

From $30 Open

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South Pasadena High School Tiger Run 5K/10K/Cub Run

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Road Tiger Cub RunVirtual Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $17.92 Open

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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

Sat, Dec 5 · Friant, CA Friant

Road SJRT 25kSJRT 50kSJRT 10k

From $45 Open

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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · American Canyon, CA American Canyon

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $40 Open

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Brooks West XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Walnut, CA Walnut

Road Senior Boys 5KFleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12)Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) +8

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALK6K ATHENA6K RUN +4

From $15 Open

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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open

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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road KIDS FUN RUN2 MILE RACE WALK

From $25 Open

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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Kid's 1-Mile5KThe Grinch 10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $15 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Santa Claus For A Cause 5KSanta Claus For A Cause 10KHO HO HO KID's DASH Course

From $32 Open

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Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

Sat, Dec 12 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Ezekiel 5KJack Rabbit Slim’s 10KThe Quarter Pounder 13.1 +1

From $34.99 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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