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.

Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk and Shoe Fling at Mooney Grove Park

Sat, Mar 20 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road Downtown Visalia 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18)Downtown Visalia 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Youth - Under 18)Downtown Visalia Kiwanis 0.5K Donut Run/Walk (Adult) +1

From $20 Open

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Bakersfield Marathon

Sat, Apr 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids 1KKids 1K6K +11

From $10 Open

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Bedrock Valley Trail Runs

Sat, Apr 3 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Trail Elevated Youth 1MElevated Youth 1MSTAMPEDE 5K +24

From $15 Open

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20th Annual With Hope 5K

Sat, Apr 3 · Yorba Linda, CA Yorba Linda

Road Adult 5KStudent 5K (ages 5 - 18 years)Adult 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Modesto Marathon

Sun, Apr 4 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Assisted 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 5K +21

From $45 Open

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World Health Day: 5K 10K Half Marathon Running for a Better World by Califlow Runs

Sun, Apr 4 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K5K10K +9

From $0 Open

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Donut Stop Running

Sat, Apr 10 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 1K - Ages 12 and under1K - Ages 12 and under3K +2

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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Nelson Family Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Ukiah, CA Ukiah

Road 5k5k

From $30 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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Wild Flowers 10k

Sat, Apr 17 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road Wild Flowers 10kWild Flowers 10k

From $80 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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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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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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SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Apr 24 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8K8K +8

From $0 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 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Apr 24 · 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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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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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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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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NURSES ROCK Run/Walk

Sat, May 15 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +7

From $35 Open

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14th Annual Luc's Run

Sat, May 15 · Tuolumne, CA Tuolumne

Virtual Kids Run (10 & Under only)Kids Run (10 & Under only)Virtual Run - Kids (10 & Under only) +11

From $22 Open

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KID-FIT Family Fun Run 5K & 1K - All Ages

Sat, May 15 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Virtual The KID-FIT 1KThe KID-FIT 1KThe KID-FIT 5K +2

From $26 Open

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Nurses Rock

Sat, May 15 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Sat, May 15 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Road 5k5k10k +3

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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The Sports Spectacular 5K/10K WILL be now in May, 2027.

Sat, May 22 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKid's Dash

From $30 Open

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Pre-Registration Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run

Sun, May 23 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 1K Kids Run Presented by Westwood OrthodonticsVirtual Event5K +1

From $5 Open

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44th Annual Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run

Sun, May 23 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 1K Kids Run Presented by Westwood Orthodontics1K Kids Run Presented by Westwood Orthodontics5K +5

From $5 Open

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Cerro Gordo Silver Run 2027

Sat, May 29 · Keeler, CA Keeler

Road Cerro Gordo Silver Run - 2027Cerro Gordo Silver Run

From $199 Open

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Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk

Mon, May 31 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Virtual Kids 1 MileKids 1 Mile5K +5

From $20 Open

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Pre Reg 2027 Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot

Sat, Jun 5 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Tadpole Trot 1K5K Run/Walk5K Stroller Run/Walk +4

From $5 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

Sat, Jun 5 · Fish Camp, CA Fish Camp

Road 20k20K Early Start20k +3

From $80 Open 30 spots left

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SuperHero - Runbelievable - 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jun 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +7

From $15 Open

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