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.

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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 Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K +1

From $37.95 Open

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12K's of Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Redding, CA Redding

Road 2 Turtle Dove Mile ( Kids 14 & Under) 2M2 Turtle Dove Mile (2M)12K's of Christmas (12K)

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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The Syty Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 2026 Syty Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Kids 1KDiaper Dash5K +2

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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50th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health

Sat, Dec 12 · Antioch, CA Antioch

Road 1 Mile3 Mile Run/WalkKids Dash with Santa

From $0 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 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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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Holiday Hero - Silver5K Santa's Helper5K Santa Run +4

From $20 Open

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40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Triathlon 5K Run OnlyChallenged AthleteTeam - 2 -3 person relay +1

From $50 Open

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Santa Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Open

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Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/Walk5K Run/Walk + Toy Donation +3

From $15 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual RunLate Comers 5k (No Finisher's Medal) +1

From $37.5 Open

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Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Golden Eagle Mile2 MilesTop Dog (Love Your Pet Division)(No shirt included) +3

From $10 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Sat, Dec 19 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5KA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual Edition +1

From $37.95 Open

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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog 5k/10k Run-Walk at Dos Vientos

Sat, Dec 19 · Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open

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Winter Whirl – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 19 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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3rd Annual Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Reindeer Romp 1-Miler5K — Jingle Dash10K Holiday Hustle +2

From $7 Open

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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs

Fri, Dec 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Natallie's RunSignup Page

Thu, Dec 31 · Rushtown, CA Rushtown

Virtual Remote Run EditionInvisible VIPGeneral Admission

From $0 Open

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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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New Year's One Day

Thu, Dec 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 6 hour Solo6 hour Team12 hour Team +4

From $90 Open

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Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Run In The New Year 5KRun In The New Year 10KRun in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon +2

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual Badwater 267 VR - Running DivisonBadwater 267 VR - Multi-Sport Division (See website for details)

From $93 Open

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8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk1K Run/Walk for Kids

From $15 Open

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Griffith Park Resolution Run

Sun, Jan 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K12KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Coffee Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2m Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk10k Run +1

From $37.5 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Ultra 50 Mile Run50K RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 40 spots left

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Grievances & Gratitude Run – New Year Reset 5K 10K Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $29.99 Open

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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Trail Elevated Youth 1 MilerStroller Trail 5kValley 5M (Youth Under 19) +7

From $15 Open

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Citrus Heritage Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road Kids Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Forever Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road 5K10K

From $45 Open

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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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