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.

Konocti Climb 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Kelseyville, CA Kelseyville

Trail Konocti Climb 5k

From $55 Open

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USACE SPL 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Corona, CA Corona

Road USACE SPL 5K

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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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)Virtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K Run/Walk5K run/walk (6 and Under)10K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run

Sun, Nov 15 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Road 1 Mile Children's Run/Walk - 11 years or younger5K Run/Walk5K Kids run /walk - 11 years or younger +4

From $25 Open

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Kendra's Race Triathlon and 5k

Sun, Nov 15 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Triathlon 5k Fun RunSprint Triathlon: CollegiateSprint Triathlon: Open +2

From $30 Open

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Finding Kids 5K with LuxFit

Sun, Nov 15 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open

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OLM School 2 School Commemorative Family Walk

Sun, Nov 15 · Merced, CA Merced

Walk

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

From $10 Open

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Annies Canyon Hike

Sun, Nov 15 · Solana Beach, CA Solana Beach

Open

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Bowman Run with the Bulls presented by Hotel Vista Sierra

Sun, Nov 15 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Virtual Littles Fun Run (Age 5 and Under)Virtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Spread the Love: Edible Canvas

Tue, Nov 17 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Tunnel to Towers National Golf Series Thanksgiving Golf Classic hosted by Citrus Wealth & PBLA

Thu, Nov 19 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

SPONSORSHIP: Veterans SponsorSPONSORSHIP: Tee Sign SponsorSPONSORSHIP: First Responder Sponsor +5

From $25 Open 8 spots left

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The Captain’s Runaround

Sat, Nov 21 · Riverbank, CA Riverbank

Road 6 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround8 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround4 hours @ The Captain’s Runaround +1

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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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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Meet at: Gulls Game

Sat, Nov 21 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Participant

From $20 Open 19 spots left

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Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

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

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Dude Abides 5KThe Jesus Rolls 10KThe Dude Abides Anywhere (Virtual)

From $34.99 Open

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10th Annual Lake Forest Chamber Elf Yourself 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lake Forest, CA Lake Forest

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $36 Open

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Pie Pursuit

Sat, Nov 21 · Shafter, CA Shafter

Road Pie Pursuit 5K

From $50 Open

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Davis Turkey Trot Vendor Registration

Sat, Nov 21 · Davis, CA Davis

Local Downtown Business Package With BoothEnhanced Booth Vendor Package - See DescriptionNon-Profit 10'x10' Booth Space +2

From $100 Open

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Womble Rumble

Sat, Nov 21 · Lodi, CA Lodi

Road Kids 1/2 Mile (8 and Under ONLY)Kids 1-Mile (12 and Under ONLY)Womble Rumble 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Get Up Show Up Community Day~Remembering Jenn Casci

Sat, Nov 21 · San Andreas, CA San Andreas

Virtual 5K Ruck Virtual5K Run5K Ruck +8

From $49.99 Open

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The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Friant, CA Friant

Road 7k Trail Run/Walk10k Trail Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Advanced Sailing November 21 US Sailing 101

Sat, Nov 21 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesE1 - E6Retirees / Veterans +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

Sat, Nov 21 · Pacoima, CA Pacoima

Road LAPD SFG CSP & Guardian Angel Annual Turkey Trot 2026

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Hike: Potato Chip Rock

Sat, Nov 21 · ramona, CA ramona

Active Duty E1-E6

From $2 Open 14 spots left

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MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Perris, CA Perris

Road MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 1M,MVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 5KMVRRC 13th Annual Turkey Run 10K +2

From $5 Open

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Davis Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Davis, CA Davis

Virtual 2 Mile5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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Mind Over Miles

Sat, Nov 21 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Open

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Running with the Wildcats

Sat, Nov 21 · Ojai, CA Ojai

Road Running with the Wildcats

From $30 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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Annual San Bernardino Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · San Bernardino, CA San Bernardino

Virtual Kids 1K5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $5 Open

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Miles for Migraine Los Angeles

Sat, Nov 21 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Virtual 5K RunParticipate Virtually

From $10 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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Meet at: San Diego Clippers

Sun, Nov 22 · Oceanside, CA Oceanside

Ticket

From $25 Open 14 spots left

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310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Sun, Nov 22 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual Kids Run5KVirtual 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Nov 22 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +3

From $0 Open

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Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water

Sun, Nov 22 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual Virtual 5K (shirt & medal ONLY)DUCKS 5K1-Mile Fun Run / Walk +3

From $55.59 Open 50 spots left

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LA Classic Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5 Miler5K15K

From $30 Open

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Next Mile Pacegiving 2026

Sun, Nov 22 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Pacegiving 5K - Swag UpgradePacegiving 10K - Swag Upgrade

From $45 Open

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Nun Run 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Virtual 5K Family Fun Run Adult5K Family Fun Run ChildVirtual Runner

From $39 Open

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REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road FUN 5KMILE RUN2 MILE SPEED WALK +1

From $25 Open

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Grateful Run 5K/10K

Sun, Nov 22 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1-Mile Grateful RunGrateful Run 5KGrateful Run 5k Virtual Run +2

From $19.81 Open 100 spots left

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Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger

Thu, Nov 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual 2 Mile WalkKids 2 Mile WalkVirtual Kids Run +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Coalinga Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Coalinga, CA Coalinga

Virtual 2K5KVirtual 5K Race

From $35 Open

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Ventura Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Ventura, CA Ventura

Road Kids 1K (14 & Under)5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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RUN FOR PIE 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Soquel, CA Soquel

Road 1/2 Mile Kids RacePie Mile / RelayRun For Pie 5k

From $8 Open

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The Giving Turkey Trot - 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Thu, Nov 26 · Any City - Any State, CA Any City - Any State

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 10KVirtual Half Marathon

From $44 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redding, CA Redding

Road 2 mile Fun Run Walk2026Turkey Trot 6 mile Run

From $15 Open

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