Running Races in California — 2026

There are 875 running races in California in 2026 across 259 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run for the Rancho 2026 - Rancho Las Virgenes *NEW LOCATION* in Calabasas on June 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Breakers Beach Campout Under the Stars

Fri, Aug 7 · Coronado, CA Coronado

VolunteersAges 4-11Ages 12+

From $0 Open 6 spots left

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Beginner Sailing August 8/9

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Sponsored Civilian GuestsE1 - E6E7 and Above +2

From $200 Open

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Margaritaville Run San Diego Gaslamp 10K & 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K10KVirtual

From $44 Open

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Falcon 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Pleasant Hill, CA Pleasant Hill

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Sat, Aug 8 · Crestline, CA Crestline

Road Run Through the Pines 5KRun Through the Pines 10K

From $40 Open

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Noyo Headlands Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kids' 1/2 Mile Run5K Fun Walk5K Run +2

From $10 Open

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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Sat, Aug 8 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Virtual Coed 2-Person Relay (each member)Female 2-Person Relay (each member)Male 2-Person Relay (each member) +2

From $65 Open

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The OC Fair Fun Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Costa Mesa, CA Costa Mesa

Virtual Virtual OC Fair Fun Run 1 MileThe 1.1 Mile Carnival Detour DashVirtual OC Fair Fun Run 5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $18 Open

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Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sun, Aug 9 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29.5 Open

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Tri Santa Cruz

Sun, Aug 9 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon 750M Swim1.5k SwimFamily & Friends Sprint +16

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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SAR Wild Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Trail 2M Hike5k Trail Wild Run10k Trail Run +2

From $50 Open

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Torrey Pines

Mon, Aug 10 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Participant Registration

From $1000 Open 100 spots left

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Cupertino Splash and Dash #2

Thu, Aug 13 · Cupertino, CA Cupertino

Triathlon Half Mile Swim1 Mile SwimYouth Splash and Dash +2

From $40 Open 14 spots left

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SIXTO MALDONADO, JR. MEMORIAL RUN

Sat, Aug 15 · Firebaugh, CA Firebaugh

Road 2 Mile Walk5K Run10K Run

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Intermediate Sailing: August 15/16

Sat, Aug 15 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Retirees / VeteransSponsored Civilian GuestsDoD Employees +2

From $200 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual Neon Grid 5KNeon Grid 10KThe Virtual Neon Multiverse 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

From $34.99 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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TACO FUN RUN- BAKERSFIELD

Sat, Aug 15 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road TACO 6K RUNKIDS RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK

From $25 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Aug 15 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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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Idyllwild Race 5K / 10K

Sat, Aug 15 · Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild

Road Kids Run5k RunMayor Max 6 legged Race on a leash +3

From $5 Open 25 spots left

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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 PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Aug 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Courage Triathlon 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Lake Almanor, CA Lake Almanor

Virtual IndividualSupporterRelay Team +2

From $20 Open

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Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Oakland, CA Oakland

Trail 5 mileHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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5K Entry Hot Dog Lemonade with or without Pet

Sat, Aug 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K With Pet Only5K With Pet + Hot Dog & Lemonade ExperienceHuman Only Division + Hot Dog & Lemonade Experience +1

From $45 Open

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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Aug 15 · 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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TACO FUN RUN- FRESNO

Sun, Aug 16 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE SPEED WALKTaco Fun 6K RunKIDS Run

From $25 Open

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Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Virtual Virtual 5K5kKids Dash

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Health is Wealth 5K by Panacea Holistic Institute

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K

From $42.99 Open

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RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Sun, Aug 16 · La Canada, CA La Canada

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 CVC San Diego Triathlon and San Diego Tri Series 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Chula Vista, CA Chula Vista

Triathlon Chula Vista 5KTriathlon-Sprint - Duo Racer (Challenged Only)Duathlon-Duo Racer (Challenged Only) +8

From $31 Open

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LA's Race Against Gun Violence

Sun, Aug 16 · Carson, CA Carson

Road 8K RunKids For Peace Sprint5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Long Beach Easy Breezy 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Race Thru the Redwoods

Sun, Aug 16 · Felton, CA Felton

Road Kids Race10K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired Race

Sun, Aug 16 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $10 Open

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The SF Mile

Sun, Aug 16 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road Open #1 (7:00+ min/mile)Non-Binary MileMaster's Women (40+) +7

From $35 Open

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LAPD Foothill Fitness Run

Sun, Aug 16 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Road 1K (.62 MILE)5K10K

From $30 Open

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Double Dipsea

Sat, Aug 22 · Stinson Beach, CA Stinson Beach

Road DOUBLE DIPSEADouble Dipsea entry - with $40 donation

From $180 Open

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Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race

Sat, Aug 22 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Road 5K - Deluxe Package5K - Basic10K - Deluxe Package +1

From $25 Open

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Advanced Sailing August 22 US Sailing 101

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesE1 - E6Retirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Race2Unravel

Sat, Aug 22 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Race2Unravel - 5KRace2Unravel - 5k RUCKRace2Unravel - Youth 5k +3

From $15 Open

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Race for the Arts 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road Adult 5K Run/WalkKids Fun RunYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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RUN FOR ASL 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Culver City, CA Culver City

Road RUN FOR ASL 5K

From $45 Open 50 spots left

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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

Sat, Aug 22 · South El Monte, CA South El Monte

Road Team Race - 5K5K RunFun Walk (not timed) +2

From $20 Open

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Liberty Station Adventure Race Training Event

Sat, Aug 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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Justin Garza Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 Mile Run/WalkJustin Garza StudentsChildren: 12 and under

From $30 Open

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