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.

L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE

Sat, Feb 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Kiddie RunCLASS Kiddie RunVirtual Kiddie Run +27

From $11.32 Open

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cmX 5K 2027

Sat, Feb 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Kids RunKids RunVirtual 5k +3

From $10 Open

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Montara Mountain Trail Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Pacifica, CA Pacifica

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Coastal Love Chase – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Feb 21 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k5k10K +5

From $24.5 Open

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Ventura Marathon

Sun, Feb 21 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road 1/2 Marathon - Pacer1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon +7

From $110 Open 20 spots left

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BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run! We're creating GENERATIONAL HEALTH!

Sat, Feb 27 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road BMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/RunBMR Sacramento Black History Month Family 5k Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Corona 5000

Sat, Feb 27 · Corona, CA Corona

Virtual Virtual Corona 5000 5KCorona 5000 5KCorona Kids 500 Meter (Ages 2-10) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon 57 spots left

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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K5K10K +12

From $40 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Run For Mental Health LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Run For Mental Health SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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Run For Mental Health SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau

Sat, Feb 27 · El Monte, CA El Monte

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 27 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN DIEGO

Sat, Feb 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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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Support Blue Fresno

Sat, Feb 27 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5K Run +5

From $27 Open

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Run For Mental Health SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Feb 27 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Run Together Against Breast Cancer SACRAMENTO

Sat, Feb 27 · 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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The Storybook Stride – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Feb 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $24.5 Open

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Virtual Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids RunVirtual Run on Your Own +3

From $11.9 Open Closing Soon

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Davis Stampede

Sun, Feb 28 · Davis, CA Davis

Virtual 2K2K5K +9

From $15 Open

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Akash Wine Run 5k

Sun, Feb 28 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5k5k5k Hidden

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Bigfoot 5K. 10K. 15K by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10K15K

From $38.99 Open

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Coyote Run Griffith Park - 5K 10K

Sun, Feb 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10K

From $38.99 Open

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17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!

Sun, Feb 28 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual Mini Madness 1KMini Madness 1KMardi Gras Madness 5K +7

From $20 Open

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10th Annual BRAVE Race 2027

Sun, Feb 28 · Aliso Viejo, CA Aliso Viejo

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +8

From $0 Open

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Navy Ten-Miler

Sun, Feb 28 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual NTM Youth RunNTM Youth RunNTM 5K +8

From $20 Open

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Zoom Angel Island

Sun, Feb 28 · Tiburon, CA Tiburon

Trail 5 mi5 mi10 mi +3

From $60 Open

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Bidwell Classic 5K, 10k and Half Marathon March 6th, 2027

Sat, Mar 6 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10k Run/Walk +3

From $35 Open

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2027 NLMUSD Wellness 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 6 · La Mirada, CA La Mirada

Road KIDS RUNADULT 5KHIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Disco Miles: Beachfront Boogie 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Mar 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $38.99 Open

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She Runs Long Beach - National Women's Day Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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Run Through Redlands

Sun, Mar 7 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open

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Artesa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 7 · Napa, CA Napa

Road 5k5kHelp with Check-in (9-10:30am) Then Run +3

From $15 Open 6 spots left

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Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 7 · Madera, CA Madera

Virtual 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk10k Run +5

From $40 Open

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Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids RunKids RunCatalina Island 5K +7

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Beer City Half™ San Diego

Sat, Mar 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +6

From $0 Open Closing Soon 3 spots left

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The Terminator 2 Trot: 5K & 10K

Sat, Mar 13 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Hasta La Vista 5KThe Hasta La Vista 5KThe Judgment Day 10K +4

From $34.99 Open 50 spots left

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The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Triathlon 5K5K10k +5

From $47 Open

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Zoom San Francisco

Sat, Mar 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K5K (13 - 17 yo) +11

From $25 Open

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Mojave Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Mar 13 · Twentynine Palms, CA Twentynine Palms

Road 10KMojave Half MarathonMojave Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore SprintBayshore Sprint Relay +5

From $175 Open

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The Long Beach Leprechaun Run - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Mar 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $10 Open

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Silicon Valley Half Marathon

Sun, Mar 14 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $70 Open

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Ironstone Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 14 · Murphys, CA Murphys

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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St Patrick's Day Run

Sun, Mar 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Green 2 MilerGreen 2 MilerVirtual Run +3

From $35 Open

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Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5K5K (Accompanying Adults for Children)5mi (12 yo & under) +13

From $30 Open

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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Mar 20 · 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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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Mar 20 · 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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United Health Centers Foundation Fun Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk5k Run +11

From $10 Open

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