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.

South Pasadena Tiger Run 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Road Tiger Cub Run (10 & under)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALK6K CLYDESDALE6K ATHENA +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $25 Open

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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Kids 1KDiaper Dash5K +2

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

Sat, Dec 12 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Ezekiel 5KJack Rabbit Slim’s 10KThe Quarter Pounder 13.1 +1

From $34.99 Open

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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kid's 1-Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Kid's 1-Mile5KThe Grinch 10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $15 Open

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Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · 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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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5KA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual Edition +1

From $37.95 Open

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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Santa Claus For A Cause 5KSanta Claus For A Cause 10KHO HO HO KID's DASH Course

From $32 Open

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Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Triathlon 5K Run OnlyIndividualTeam - 2 -3 person relay +1

From $50 Open

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation1K Kid's Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +3

From $15 Open

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Santa Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Golden Eagle Mile2 MilesTop Dog (Love Your Pet Division)(No shirt included) +3

From $10 Open

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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog 5k/10k Run-Walk at Dos Vientos

Sat, Dec 19 · Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run/Walk +1

From $37.5 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Sat, Dec 19 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5KA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual Edition +1

From $37.95 Open

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Reindeer Romp 1-Miler5K — Jingle Dash10K Holiday Hustle +2

From $7 Open

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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs

Fri, Dec 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Natallie's RunSignup Page

Thu, Dec 31 · Rushtown, CA Rushtown

Virtual Invisible VIPRemote Run EditionGeneral Admission

From $0 Open

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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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New Year's One Day

Thu, Dec 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 6 hour Team6 hour Solo12 hour Team +4

From $90 Open

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Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Run In The New Year 5KRun In The New Year 10KRun in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon +2

From $32 Open

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Badwater 267 VR

Fri, Jan 1 · Death Valley, CA Death Valley

Virtual Badwater 267 VR - Multi-Sport Division (See website for details)Badwater 267 VR - Running Divison

From $93 Open

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8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Mountain View, CA Mountain View

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk1K Run/Walk for Kids

From $15 Open

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Hope in Every Step 5k

Sat, Jan 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $22 Open

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Coffee Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2m Run/Walk (non-timed)5k Run/Walk10k Run +1

From $37.5 Open

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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

Trail Elevated Youth 1 MilerStroller Trail 5kValley 5M (Youth Under 19) +7

From $15 Open

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Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Avalon, CA Avalon

Ultra 50 Mile Run50K RunCatalina Island TRIPLE CROWN Challenge

From $135 Open 40 spots left

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Grievances & Gratitude Run – Not a Resolution - Just a Reset 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $29.99 Open

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Citrus Heritage Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Road Kids Fun Run5K10K +1

From $20 Open

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LASAA Mug Run - Altadena Forever Run

Sun, Jan 10 · Altadena, CA Altadena

Road 5K10K

From $45 Open

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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jan 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $45 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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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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