Running Races in California — 2026

There are 928 running races in California in 2026 across 294 cities. The next upcoming race is the Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event in Long Beach on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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Horseshoe Lake Trail Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Trail 5 mi5 miHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Run for the Planet – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k5k10K +5

From $24.5 Open

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Wild Flowers 10k

Sat, Apr 17 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road Wild Flowers 10kWild Flowers 10k

From $80 Open

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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half

Sat, Apr 17 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road Kids 1K Fun RunKids 1K Fun Run5k +13

From $25.99 Open 85 spots left

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Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road Eco 1 MilerEco 1 MilerGo Green 5K +8

From $18 Open

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California Classic Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5k RunRock and Run 5k10k Run +7

From $45 Open

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Ramona Wine Country 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Ramona, CA Ramona

Trail Beer MileBeer Mile (Team Relay)Beer Mile +7

From $25 Open

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5K and Fun Day for Fragile X

Sat, Apr 17 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $17 Open

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Alameda Island Running Festival

Sat, Apr 17 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run1 Mile Family Fun RunIsland 5k Run / Walk presented by Penumbra +7

From $0 Open

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Silver Moon Race: Kings River

Sat, Apr 17 · Reedley, CA Reedley

Ultra 12K12K20K +9

From $70 Open

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2027 Granfondo San Diego

Sun, Apr 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual PiccoloFondo with Jersey - 35 Mile RidePiccoloFondo - 35 Mile RidePiccoloFondo - 35 Mile Ride +11

From $59 Open

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Viansa Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 18 · Sonoma, CA Sonoma

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Dolphin Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Apr 18 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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Run for Donut SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Apr 24 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donut SACRAMENTO

Sat, Apr 24 · 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 Donut SAN DIEGO

Sat, Apr 24 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness Walkathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Placerville, CA Placerville

Walk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5kWalk for Jenna's Joy: A Mental Health Awareness 5k

From $40 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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American River Parkway Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 24 · Carmichael, CA Carmichael

Road Kids Otter Dash5KWalker Half Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration

Sat, Apr 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K PloggingPlover Dash (5k)Plover Dash (5k) +7

From $20 Open

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Coffee Lover Run SAN DIEGO

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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Coffee Lover Run SACRAMENTO

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8K8K +8

From $0 Open

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Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Shasta Lake, CA Shasta Lake

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $29 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Badwater 267 VR Elite

Sat, Apr 24 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual Badwater 267 VR EliteBadwater 267 VR Elite

From $135 Open

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Run for Donut LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

Sat, Apr 24 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual OC Superhero 5K Run/WalkOC Superhero 5K Run/WalkOCSD Academy Team +3

From $0 Open

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Kiwanis El Segundo PTA Run for Education 5K|10K

Sat, Apr 24 · El Segundo, CA El Segundo

Road 1/2K Kids Fun Run1/2K Kids Fun Run1K Kids Fun Run +5

From $20 Open

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Orange County Multisport Festival

Sun, Apr 25 · Mission Viejo, CA Mission Viejo

Triathlon 5K5KOlympic Aquabike +20

From $45 Open

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Run, Fiesta, Repeat - Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sat, May 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $24.99 Open

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Fresno Urban Run

Sat, May 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

OCR Urban Run - Firefighter DivisionFresno Urban RunUrban Run

From $50 Open

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The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

Sat, May 1 · Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa

Virtual 5K Walk5K Run5K Walk +35

From $0 Open

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Santa Clarita Trail Race

Sat, May 1 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Trail 1-Mile Hike1-Mile Hike5K +16

From $40 Open

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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 2 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $18 Open

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2027 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.2.27

Sun, May 2 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K +23

From $23.86 Open

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2027 Spring Sprint Triathlon & San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, May 2 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon SD Tri Series 5K RunTriathlon Relay - Sprint (For 2 or 3 Members)Mini Sprint (Ages 11+) +8

From $34 Open

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2027 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Sun, May 2 · Arcata, CA Arcata

Road Avenue of the Giants 10kAvenue of the Giants 10kAvenue of the Giants 1/2 Marathon +3

From $60 Open

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Sasquatch Trail Run

Sat, May 8 · Woodlake, CA Woodlake

Virtual Competitive 5k Run5k Virtual Race5k Virtual Race +5

From $15 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, May 8 · 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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Race to Cure Sarcoma San Francisco

Sat, May 8 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run or 1-Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12) +7

From $10 Open

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Grizzly Peak Trail Run

Sat, May 8 · Berkeley, CA Berkeley

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, May 8 · 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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Beer City Half™ Sacramento

Sat, May 8 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Beat the Beast Beer MileBeat the Beast Beer MileBeer Stroll +11

From $0 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, May 8 · 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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Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, May 8 · 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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Bakersfield Mother’s Day Run

Sun, May 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Late Comers 5k5k RunLate Comers 5k +5

From $35 Open

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Trailquake

Sun, May 9 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $45 Open

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Long Beach Mother's Day Bloom & Zoom 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +13

From $15 Open

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