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.

Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sun, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Freedom Run on the Ranch

Sun, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Road Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5k +7

From $9 Open 50 spots left

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3rd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sun, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1K Fun RunKids 1K Fun Run5k +6

From $25 Open

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The Great American Race

Sun, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual Virtual5K RunVirtual +5

From $25 Open

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Ventura 4th of July 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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2027 Crown City Classic 12K & 5K PRE-SALE!

Sun, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Road Kids Half Mile - PRE SALE5K - PRE SALE12K - PRE SALE

From $15 Open

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Sat, Jul 10 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5k5k10k +12

From $0 Open

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San Lorenzo River Trail Run

Sat, Jul 10 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Trail 10K10KHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 10 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $38.99 Open

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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 10 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Virtual Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure Virtual 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Bidi Bidi Run Run 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 11 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $42.99 Open

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Jolly10K

Sat, Jul 17 · Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $45 Open

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Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

Sat, Jul 17 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Virtual Virtual Rock to PierVirtual Rock to Pier10k Run +3

From $55 Open

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2027 Strawberry Fields 5K & 2K

Sat, Jul 17 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road 2026 Strawberry Fields 2K2027 Strawberry Fields 2K2027 Strawberry Fields 5K +1

From $10 Open 67 spots left

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Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual Virtual RunVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $40 Open

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Tue, Jul 20 · Buena Park, CA Buena Park

Road lmfaooo

From $0 Open

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The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 24 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10K +3

From $34.99 Open

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LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 24 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $45.99 Open

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Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon and Solana Beach 5K

Sun, Jul 25 · Solana Beach, CA Solana Beach

Triathlon Solana Beach 5KSolana Beach 5KDuathlon - 1 Mile Run-10 Mile Bike-5K Run +13

From $31 Open

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BOO-gie Glow Run 5K 10K Half Marathon - SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +5

From $25 Open

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Run For the Dogs 5K - Swag Rewards Test Race

Sat, Jul 31 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Run For the Dogs 5K

From $0 Open

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MAYEM - HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sun, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K HYBRID

From $38 Open

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Lanark Park HOME of The DRAGONS 5K

Thu, Aug 5 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk2027 Early Bird Registration - Lanark Park Home of the Dragon 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 7 · Green Valley Lake, CA Green Valley Lake

Road Green Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 10K +3

From $40 Open

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 8 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon 750M Swim750M Swim1.5k Swim +37

From $70 Open

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Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 8 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +5

From $18 Open

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Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Sat, Aug 14 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5 mile5 mileHalf Marathon +7

From $60 Open

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2027 PRE-SALE Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5K10K

From $39 Open

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Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 15 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5kVirtual 5K5k +3

From $10 Open

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Pre Reg 2027 Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 15 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Kids Dash5kVirtual 5K

From $10 Open

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Walk for Water 5k Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 21 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Virtual Kids Fun RunVirtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5K +1

From $8.49 Open

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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 21 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Road Kids RunKids Run5k Run +9

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $45.99 Open

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Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler1 Miler5K +5

From $25 Open

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Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles

Sun, Aug 29 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Virtual Kids 1KKids 1K5K +13

From $12.5 Open 14 spots left

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9/11 Run to Remember

Sat, Sep 4 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 1m Walk (Non-timed)1m Walk (Non-timed)5k Run +3

From $32.5 Open

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Long Beach Labor Day Run - Labor of Love 5K, 10K, Kids Dash

Mon, Sep 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K5K +7

From $15 Open

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Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch

Sat, Sep 11 · San Ramon, CA San Ramon

Road Beat The Beast Beer MileBeer StrollBeat The Beast Beer Mile +11

From $25 Open

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Shaver Lake Mile High Triathlon

Sun, Sep 12 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Virtual Virtual AquathlonSprint AquathlonVirtual Aquathlon +39

From $55 Open

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Chupacabra 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K

Sat, Sep 18 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10K18 Miler +1

From $40 Open

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We Run Oakland: For Our Children 2027

Sat, Sep 18 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Virtual 5K Your Way- Choose Your Location!5K Your Way- Choose Your Location!Child 5K (5-10) - InPerson +7

From $0 Open

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Mile Madness Endurance Run

Fri, Sep 24 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road 3 Hour Run3 Hour Run/Walk6 Hour Glow Run +13

From $75 Open

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SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 26 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +3

From $28 Open

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Hill Valley 88 Miler ™

Mon, Oct 4 · Hill Valley, CA Hill Valley

Virtual The 0.25 MileThe 0.25 MileThe 1/2 Mile +13

From $15 Open

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Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 9 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

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Keyesville Classic 2027

Sat, Oct 16 · Lake Isabella, CA Lake Isabella

Road Sprint Lap Time Trial🏃 Keyesville Trail 5K RunXC Lite Course +5

From $20 Open 80 spots left

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ZOINKS! Zombie Dash 5K/10K

Sat, Oct 16 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road ZOINKS! A ZOMBIE DASH 5KZOINKS! A ZOMBIE DASH 10KZOINKS! A ZOMBIE DASH Kids Fun Run 1 Mile

From $15 Open

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Monster Miles

Sat, Oct 16 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Virtual Monster Miles 10KVirtual Event Monster Miles 10KMonster Miles 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 23 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Road 1K5k

From $42 Open

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CHAOS- HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE

Sat, Nov 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K HYBRID

From $38 Open

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