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.

Meet at: The Golden State Soccer Game

Sat, May 2 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Seat

From $50 Open Closing Soon 16 spots left

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Dream Mile Color Run 2026

Sat, May 2 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road Kids 1K Run/Walk ( kids age 10 and under)5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Big Kern

Sun, May 3 · Kernville, CA Kernville

Road Run Big Kern 6K11K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Avenue of the Giants Marathon

Sun, May 3 · Arcata, CA Arcata

Road Avenue of the Giants 10kAvenue of the Giants 1/2 MarathonAvenue of the Giants Marathon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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41st Annual Boontling Classic

Sun, May 3 · Boonville, CA Boonville

Road 5K Footrace

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, May 3 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +2

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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CINCO DE MILE HALF MARATHON & OLE 5 QUE - BAKERSFIELD

Sun, May 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road OLE 5 QUE - CLYDESDALEOLE 5 QUE - ATHENAOLE 5 QUE +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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SRLA Victory 5K

Sun, May 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual SRLA Victory 5KVirtual SRLA Victory 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Sonoma County Balloon Chase 5k

Sun, May 3 · Windsor, CA Windsor

Road Little Dashers 1kBalloon Chase 5k Kids EntryBalloon Chase 5k Run/Walk

From $17.92 Open Closing Soon

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Janes Mile

Sun, May 3 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road Janes Mile

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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FOOD FESTIVAL DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS

Sun, May 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $12 Open Closing Soon 13 spots left

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Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike

Sun, May 3 · Glendale, CA Glendale

Road Trail Run & Hike

From $36 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.3.26

Sun, May 3 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)5K10K +10

From $23.86 Open Closing Soon

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Meet at: A New Hope Galaxy Experience in Concert

Sun, May 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $66 Open Closing Soon 18 spots left

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RAA Color RunFest & Wellness Festival

Sun, May 3 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Virtual General Admission: Wave 2 (8:30AM)RAA Virtual 5KGeneral Admission: Wave 3 (9:30AM) +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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5inco De Miles

Sun, May 3 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual Dogs y La Milla de Oro SDMaster Milla de OroVirtual Milla De Oro +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Learn to be a Wrap Star!

Tue, May 5 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $4 Open

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Meet at: Musical Tribute to the King of Pop

Wed, May 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $56 Open 10 spots left

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TACP Memorial Run - Team Raven

Wed, May 6 · Fort Irwin, CA Fort Irwin

Open

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On Cloud X Fleet Feet Demo Run

Wed, May 6 · Agoura Hills, CA Agoura Hills

Open

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Mother's Day Cake and Sip

Thu, May 7 · Coronado, CA Coronado

1 Cake

From $65 Open 10 spots left

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MORTAL KOMBAT 2

Fri, May 8 · san diego, CA san diego

Active Duty E1-E6

From $10 Open 9 spots left

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The Sasquatch Scramble 5K/10K/Enigmatic 11 Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, May 8 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual The Sasquatch Scramble 5K LIVEThe Sasquatch Scramble 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)The Sasquatch Scramble 10K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped) +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Modesto

Sat, May 9 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Color Hunting in San Diego

Sat, May 9 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Corona

Sat, May 9 · Corona, CA Corona

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Moreno Valley

Sat, May 9 · Moreno Valley, CA Moreno Valley

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Race to Cure Sarcoma San Francisco

Sat, May 9 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Santa Rosa

Sat, May 9 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Santa Clarita

Sat, May 9 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Mom & Son Sock Hop

Sat, May 9 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Mom & SonExtra Son

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Oxnard

Sat, May 9 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Stockton

Sat, May 9 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Grizzly Peak Trail Run

Sat, May 9 · Berkeley, CA Berkeley

Trail 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Pomona

Sat, May 9 · Pomona, CA Pomona

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Fremont

Sat, May 9 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Fontana

Sat, May 9 · Fontana, CA Fontana

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Los Angeles

Sat, May 9 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Oakland

Sat, May 9 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - San Bernardino

Sat, May 9 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Irvine Dream Run

Sat, May 9 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual 3K Fun RunVirtual 5K5K Fun Run/Walk +2

From $25 Open 40 spots left

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Chula Vista

Sat, May 9 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Bikes & Beers Escondido

Sat, May 9 · Escondido, CA Escondido

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $22.7 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Huntington Beach

Sat, May 9 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Long Beach

Sat, May 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Garden Grove

Sat, May 9 · Garden Grove, CA Garden Grove

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Bakersfield

Sat, May 9 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Riverside

Sat, May 9 · Riverside, CA Riverside

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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Yosemite Half Marathon

Sat, May 9 · Bass Lake, CA Bass Lake

Road Half MarathonPacerCharity Bib

From $0 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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2026 Mother's Day Virtual 5k - Santa Ana

Sat, May 9 · Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana

Virtual 5K

From $21.5 Open

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