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.

Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Charity 5K - $250 fundraising commitment5KVirtual 5K +4

From $0 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K

Sat, Nov 14 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Trail Kids Fun RunCatalina Island 10KCatalina Island Half Marathon +1

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 14 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Trail 5K5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo) +4

From $25 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Diwali Fun Run + Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Road 5k10kFestival Only

From $25 Open

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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 14 · 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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Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 14 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Nov 14 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile5K10K +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 14 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12)5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult5K Run (Timed) - Adult +3

From $10 Open

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DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption and Bond with your Dog!

Sat, Nov 21 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road DoggieRun 4K with Pet

From $45 Open

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Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run to benefit Hands of Hope

Sat, Nov 21 · Yuba City, CA Yuba City

Road Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k Run/WalkYuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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Santa Cruz Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Kids 1k5k10k

From $5 Open

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REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKMILE RUNFUN 5K +1

From $25 Open

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LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K5 Miler15K

From $30 Open

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Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center

Sun, Nov 22 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAnaheim Turkey Trot 5KAnaheim Turkey Trot 10K

From $30 Open

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Friendsgiving/Barksgiving: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Pre-Registration 2026 Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $10 Open 75 spots left

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Zoom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo)5K +4

From $25 Open

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Virtual 2K5KVirtual 5K Race

From $35 Open

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Fresno Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkVirtual Run - Turkey Trot +1

From $0 Open

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Road 5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)5K Run/Walk - Adult

From $45 Open

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2k Walk (not timed)Late Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal)5k Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open

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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KTurkey Feast Combo (5K + 1 Mile) +2

From $28 Open

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road 3 Miles

From $35 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Road GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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Run Against Hunger 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $25 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $45 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

Road 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Delano, CA Delano

Road 2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · 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 Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, Dec 4 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual The Krampus Cross Country 5K LIVEThe Krampus Cross Country 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)Krampus Cross Country 10K LIVE +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

Sat, Dec 5 · Friant, CA Friant

Road SJRT 25kSJRT 50kSJRT 10k

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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