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.

MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jan 16 · 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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The Redding Marathon Events

Sun, Jan 17 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Sundial 5kRedding MarathonRedding Marathon Relay

From $20 Open

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San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run

Sun, Jan 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 1 Mile Cruiser Walk / RunVirtual: San Diego MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run"School Youth Free" - MLK 5K Walk / Fun Run +1

From $40 Open

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Crystal Springs Trail Run

Sun, Jan 17 · Woodside, CA Woodside

Trail 8KHalf Marathon35K +2

From $60 Open

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HDR Kick Off 5000

Sat, Jan 23 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road HDR Kick Off 5000

From $25 Open

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Pirate 5K Booty Run

Sat, Jan 23 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2M Run/Walk (Not Timed)5K Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $37.5 Open

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Polar Bear Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jan 30 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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RPV's Run For Myles

Sat, Jan 30 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Rancho Palos Verdes

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K RunVirtual 5K/10K +1

From $10 Open

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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Feb 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Golden Gate Trail Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Sausalito, CA Sausalito

Trail 8KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open 50 spots left

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Arts in the Military

Sun, Feb 7 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash

Sun, Feb 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Kids 1 Miler5KRegister 2 Besties + & Save $7 Each (5K) +5

From $25 Open

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Concord 5000

Fri, Feb 12 · Concord, CA Concord

Road 5000 meters

From $40 Open 100 spots left

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Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church

Fri, Feb 12 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Road 5k Race12 Hour Race

From $22 Open

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Valentine's Day Run LOS ANGELES

Sat, Feb 13 · 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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The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K

Sat, Feb 13 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road The HEART RUN 5KThe HEART RUN Half Marathon 13.1 milesKid's DASH :200 yard TOT TROT /600 yards Kid's 4 to 11 +1

From $28 Open

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Bee Sweet Citrus Farm-K

Sat, Feb 13 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Timed Event

From $30 Open

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2027 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Couples5K Run/Walk +3

From $28 Open

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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Feb 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Coffee Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)1 Mile Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk +5

From $35 Open

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FOURmidable

Sat, Feb 20 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Trail FOURmidable 13kFOURmidable 13kFOURmidable Half Marathon + +5

From $40 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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Running For Warriors

Sat, Feb 20 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5k +5

From $35 Open

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Corporal Javier Bejar Memorial Run Reedley Police Department

Sat, Feb 20 · Reedley, CA Reedley

Road 5K Walk5K Walk/RunVirtual Run/Walk +6

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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Ventura Marathon

Sun, Feb 21 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road 1/2 Marathon - Deferred from 20261/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon - VIP +5

From $110 Open 20 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 +11

From $40 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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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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Zoom Angel Island

Sun, Feb 28 · Tiburon, CA Tiburon

Trail 5 mi5 mi10 mi +3

From $60 Open

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Screenland 5K

Sun, Feb 28 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Virtual Munchkin Dash Kids RunMunchkin Dash Kids Run5K Run/Walk +3

From $11.9 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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Navy Ten-Miler

Sun, Feb 28 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual NTM Youth RunNTM Youth RunNTM 5K +8

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 $40 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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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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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 Rocky Hill Triathlon

Sat, Mar 13 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Triathlon 5K5KLong Course +5

From $47 Open

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Zoom San Francisco

Sat, Mar 13 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $25 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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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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Ironstone Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Mar 14 · Murphys, CA Murphys

Road 5k5k

From $30 Open

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VALENCIA Trail Race

Sat, Mar 20 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +3

From $67 Open

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Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5K (Accompanying Adults for Children)5K5 mile +13

From $30 Open

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Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 1K (Dogs + Humans)Mutt Run 5K (Runners/Walkers/Humans Only) +3

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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Run for Roots: Heard It Through the Grapevine

Sat, Mar 20 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +2

From $30 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 1K Kids and Puppy Run1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk +21

From $10 Open

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