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.

Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeRetail VendorFood Vendor +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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Big Sur River Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Big Sur, CA Big Sur

Road 5K - Children under 12 years old5K - Adult10K - Adult +1

From $20 Open

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Monster Mash Dash Halloween Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual Run5k Run/WalkKids 1/4 M (7, 8 and 9) +2

From $25 Open

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Malibu Moves Expo & Festival

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

10x20' Space 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday]Virtual Goody Bag InsertGoody Bag Insert - Paper or Product Item +6

From $300 Open 1 spots left

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SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $22 Open

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Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Malibu, CA Malibu

Virtual Virtual 5KCharity 5K5K +11

From $0 Open

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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Hollister, CA Hollister

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road PREMIUM REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K (3.1 miles)10K (6.2 Miles)Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

From $42 Open

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Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita

Sun, Oct 25 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Virtual 1K Kids and Puppy Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +4

From $10 Open

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Bakersfield Monster Mash Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Run(NOT TIMED)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Day of The Dead 5K & 10k

Sun, Oct 25 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

Road Day Of The Dead 5kDay Of The Dead 10kCalaveritas Run

From $25 Open

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS

Sun, Oct 25 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKATHENA 5KCLYDESDALE 5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Doggie DashPups & Human 5K

From $45 Open

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Space Race Run

Sun, Oct 25 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road Kids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included)Family 1 Mile Memory WalkTop Dog Division (No shirt included) +2

From $10 Open

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Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

Sun, Oct 25 · Winters, CA Winters

Road 1 Mile Monster Dash Untimed1 Mile Adult Untimed5K Run or Run/Walk Timed with Shirt +3

From $20 Open

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Sharsheret West Coast Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Family Fun Race (1K)5k Run/WalkVirtual Race +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Iron Office Health And Fitness Expo

Fri, Oct 30 · Clovis, CA Clovis

EXPO (20x10 Booth Space)EXPO (10x10 Booth Space)EXPO (30x10 Booth Space) +5

From $0 Open 1 spots left

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USS Hornet Halloween 5k

Fri, Oct 30 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road USS Hornet Haloween 5k

From $25 Open

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Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual 5k Run or WalkVirtual 5K run

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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ZombieRunner Halloween

Sat, Oct 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

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

From $25 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Oct 31 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 31 · 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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TriFind Race Director Summit

Sat, Oct 31 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Conference

From $100 Open

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DINO DASH

Sun, Nov 1 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 2K Fun Run/Walk5K Middle School5K Run/Walk +3

From $0 Open

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Las Calaveritas 10 Miler

Sun, Nov 1 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5K5 Miler10 Miler

From $30 Open

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2026 Morro Bay Triathlon

Sun, Nov 1 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Triathlon SprintSprint Relay TeamOlympic Relay Team +9

From $120 Open

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Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

Sun, Nov 1 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Road Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser RaceOakland Tech 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser

From $30 Open

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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26

Sun, Nov 1 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 1 · Long beach, CA Long beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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Almond Bowl 5K & 10K November 1st, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Chico, CA Chico

Road 5K10K

From $40 Open

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Two Cities Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5k Gavin Gladding Run/Walk10k Run/WalkJD Food Half Marathon +2

From $45 Open

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Beer City Half

Sat, Nov 7 · Various Cities in, CA Various Cities in

Open

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3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5K Run/Walk (Shirt + Medal Included)Kids Run (12yrs and under) + Special Prize

From $10 Open

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Bayshore Sprint and 70.4

Sat, Nov 7 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Triathlon Bayshore SprintBayshore 70.4

From $165 Open

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RUN FOR FREEDOM

Sat, Nov 7 · San Dimas, CA San Dimas

Virtual RUN FOR FREEDOM 5KRUN FOR FREEDOM 10KRUN FOR FREEDOM VIRTUAL RACE

From $40 Open

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Lake Chabot Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Trail 5K8KHalf Marathon +3

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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NIGHT NATION RUN - LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 7 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open

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Beer City Half™ OC

Sat, Nov 7 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Road Beer StrollBeat the Beast Beer Mile5k +3

From $25 Open

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Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road 5K Run/Walk10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

Sun, Nov 8 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual 5K - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)5K Run/Walk10 Mile - Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $21 Open

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Camp Turkey Terror: Night- Friday the 13th Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Fri, Nov 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K: The Gobble Dash10K: The Stuffing SprintHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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