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.

St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1mi Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Helena, CA Saint Helena

Road St. Helena 1mi Fun Run/WalkSt. Helena 5K Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Wild Runners x Chill Krew Training Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Fair Oaks, CA Fair Oaks

Road Training Run (10k up to 18 Miles) + VIP CIM Experience

From $25 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Race The Flame

Sat, Oct 17 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road Race the Flame WalkRace the Flame Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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POMONA 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Virtual Toddler Trot5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Step Up for Accreta - Virtual Step Challenge & Fundraiser

Sat, Oct 17 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Virtual Step Up for Accreta

From $40 Open

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Heart of Cool Trail Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Cool, CA Cool

Trail 5k Trail Run/Walk10k Run/WalkTrail Half Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Springville Apple Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Springville, CA Springville

Road Half Mile Kids Run2 Mile Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Ruck Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Norco, CA Norco

Road Team of 3 - 5K Ruck Challenge5K10K +1

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Advanced Sailing October 17 US Sailing 101

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesRetirees / VeteransE7 and Above +2

From $200 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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The Donut Fun Run 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road The Donut Fun Run 2026

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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11th Annual Combat Cancer Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Corona, CA Corona

Road General AdmissionChildEvent Shirt Only

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-O-Ween Doggie 5K, 1 Miler by Califlow Runs

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ruff Run California

Sat, Oct 17 · Phelan, CA Phelan

OCR 1k Fun walk/run20 acre Competition Wave20 acre Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rise Up and Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual 5K - Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $41 Open Closing Soon

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Race of Legends XC

Sat, Oct 17 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Blue Canyon Backcountry Trail Work

Sat, Oct 17 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Open Closing Soon

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Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10 Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open Closing Soon

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Infinite Challenge Run

Sat, Oct 17 · San Pedro, CA San Pedro

Road 5K FUN Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Hodges Trail Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Trail Kid's 1 Mile Fun RunStroller Trail 5k5k (Youth Under 19) +8

From $15 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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SPACEROCK Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Aqua Dulce, CA Aqua Dulce

Trail 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road WalkerRunnerYouth Rate - Runner +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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SCREAMER RUN 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Kids Trick or Treat Run5K RunVirtual Run +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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ShadowChase Training Group

Sat, Oct 17 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road ShadowChase Training Group

From $25 Open

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The Ultimate Wine Escape Tour

Sat, Oct 17 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Participant

From $90 Open Closing Soon 13 spots left

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HIKE SANTA MARGARITA TRAIL

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open Closing Soon

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Metal into Magic! Ring Making Class

Sat, Oct 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active-Duty E1-E6 Ring Making Workshop Registration

From $70 Open Closing Soon 7 spots left

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Pistachi-GO! 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Avenal, CA Avenal

Road Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Adults 18+)Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Ages 12-17)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Sat, Oct 17 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 6K Run/Walk - Awards EligibleVirtual6K Walk/Run - Not Awards Eligible

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half

Sat, Oct 17 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual 88 MPH Sprint 5KEnchantment Under the Run 5K NIGHT RUNThe Clock Tower Lightning 10K NIGHT RUN +3

From $34.99 Open Closing Soon

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Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Sun, Oct 18 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Adult 1 MileChild 1 Mile (under 14)Child 5K (under 14) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills

Virtual 1k Kid's Race5k from ANYWHERE5k Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open Closing Soon

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DISK GOLF (beginner friendly)

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26

Sun, Oct 18 · Playa Del Rey, CA Playa Del Rey

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +11

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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SD HipHop 5k

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road SD HipHop 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 - City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo

Road City to the Sea 5KCity to the Sea Half Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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MISSION INN FOUNDATION RUN

Sun, Oct 18 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual 5K Run5K WalkVirtual 5K (Virtual Run/Walk) +5

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Evans Triathlon, 5K & 10K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Virtual AquathlonSprint Aquathlon5K Run +19

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

Sun, Oct 18 · Bonita, CA Bonita

Road MOB 5K Run Walk For Fun

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Fresno Donut Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 5k Run & WalkKids Donut Dash - 9 & Under

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 18 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 18th, 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · Chico, CA Chico

Trail 4 Mile Endurance Challenge4 Mile (Single Loop)Fall Classic Half Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Lake Hodges Trail Duathlon

Sun, Oct 18 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Triathlon Trail Duathlon- Run | Bike | Run

From $95 Open Closing Soon

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LIVE LIKE JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE 2026

Sun, Oct 18 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

VIRTUAL JOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKETJOJO SUPERHERO EXPERIENCE ENTRY TICKET

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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NIGHT NATION RUN - SACRAMENTO

Sat, Oct 24 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road VIP REGISTRATIONSTANDARD REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bearathlon 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Berkeley, CA Berkeley

Triathlon Age Group Draft LegalMixed Team RelayClassic Sprint Relay +3

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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OC United 2026 Pumpkin Run and Ride

Sat, Oct 24 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Road Pumpkin Run 5K - FSD Students, Families & StaffPumpkin Run/Walk 5K (General Public)Tour de Fullerton - EASY (10 + optional 6 mile road bike ride) +3

From $25 Open

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2nd Annual Austin Stiles Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ceres, CA Ceres

Road 2nd Annual Family Over Everything 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run4Recovery 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Covina, CA Covina

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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ROCK & RUN 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · El Segundo, CA El Segundo

Road Rock & Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Pink on Parade

Sat, Oct 24 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Pink on ParadeInformational VendorShow Car Registration +2

From $10 Open 7 spots left

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