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.

SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 29 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 29 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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Santa Barbara Triathlon & Beach Festival

Sat, Aug 29 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Triathlon 1 MILE SWIMBEACHFEST SCORED5K BEACH RUN +20

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Moonlight Madness

Sat, Aug 29 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

Road 2-Mile Kids 18 and Under2-Mile

From $10 Open

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Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 29 · 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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Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 30 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Kids 1K5KVirtual 5K +5

From $12.5 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Apple City 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Watsonville, CA Watsonville

Road Kids 1k5k

From $10 Open

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Foster the Future Run

Sun, Aug 30 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Ignite The Light 5K & Resource Fair

Sat, Sep 5 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road Kids 1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Beginner Sailing September 5/6

Sat, Sep 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E7 and AboveE1 - E6DoD Employees +2

From $200 Open

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Run for Life

Sat, Sep 5 · Porterville, CA Porterville

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $45 Open

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 5 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 1m Walk (Non-timed)5k RunVirtual Run

From $32.5 Open

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A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

Sat, Sep 5 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road A Snail's Pace x ASICS Sunset Mile

From $45 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SAN JOSE

Sat, Sep 5 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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FIESTA 10K & MILE RUN - FRESNO

Sat, Sep 5 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road MILE RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK10K RUN +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of the Park - 5k & 1-mile Sprint

Sat, Sep 5 · Tahoe Vista, CA Tahoe Vista

Road Friends of the Park -Labor Day Weekend 5k & 1-mile fun run.

From $40 Open

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FIESTA HALF MARATHON & 10K - BAKERSFIELD

Sun, Sep 6 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road KIDS RACEFIESTA HALF MARATHON2 MILE SPEED WALK +1

From $25 Open

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Diablo Trail Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Clayton, CA Clayton

Trail 4 Mi10 MiHalf Marathon +2

From $50 Open

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Ryan's Ranch Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Pismo Beach, CA Pismo Beach

Road Kids Mile5K10K

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Labor of Love - Merging Forces 5K.10K by Califlow Runs

Mon, Sep 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $15 Open

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The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)

Fri, Sep 11 · Santa Venetia, CA Santa Venetia

Trail The Honey Badger Half MarathonThe Honey Badger Half Marathon VIRTUAL OPTIONThe Honey Badger 10K +3

From $30 Open

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San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

Fri, Sep 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KSCAD Social Reunion & Dinner & SCADaddle 5K BundleSocial Reunion & Dinner

From $45 Open

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Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road Children's Jog-a-thon5k Run - timed5k Walk

From $10 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Intermediate Sailing: September 12/13

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6Sponsored Civilian GuestsDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open

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Raz'N Health Fitness Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Atwater, CA Atwater

Road 5K Run10K RunCrossFit Competiton

From $25 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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San Diego Neighborhood Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road San Diego Neighborhood Run 5KSan Diego Neighborhood Run 10K

From $35 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Graniterock River Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Hollister, CA Hollister

Road 5K Run/Walk Family Registration5K Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Family Registration +1

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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Pincushion Hill Climb

Sat, Sep 12 · Friant, CA Friant

Road Pincushion Hill Climb 1 MilePincushion Hill Climb Mtn Goat

From $33 Open

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Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch

Sat, Sep 12 · San Ramon, CA San Ramon

Road Beat The Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll5k +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Los Angeles Sunset Relays | 5K & Kid Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Trail Kid RunLA Sunset Trail Relay - FIND ME A TEAM (Free Agent)Los Angeles Sunset 5K +2

From $14.5 Open

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2026 San Diego Tri Classic & San Diego 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon SD Tri Series 5KDuathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) - Sprint DistanceTriathlon-Olympic Distance +7

From $31 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 12 · 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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LA Kings 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Virtual LA Kings 5K (under age 13)LA Kings 5KLA Kings Virtual 5K (includes t-shirt & medal ONLY)

From $40 Open

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The Running Fence Run: A Run of Freedom- Celebrating Christo's 1976 "Running Fence” art project

Sat, Sep 12 · Bloomfield, CA Bloomfield

Road September 2026- Running Fence Run - 5KSeptember 2026- Running Fence Run - 10KSeptember 2026- Running Fence Run - Half Marathon +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Aloha Run San Diego

Sun, Sep 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pacific Coast Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Laguna Beach, CA Laguna Beach

Triathlon 5K Beach and Trail RunOlympic TriathlonOlympic Aquabike +6

From $40 Open

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Shaver Lake Mile High Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Virtual Virtual AquathlonSprint AquathlonVirtual 5K +18

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Race To Slow The Pace

Sun, Sep 13 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Road 5K10KBrunch Only Ticket +1

From $25 Open

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Seasonal Confusion 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Sep 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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TPC Harding Park

Thu, Sep 17 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Tournament Registration + Dinner at Angler San FranciscoDinner at Angler San Francisco RegistrationTournament Registration

From $1500 Open 100 spots left

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