Running Races in California — 2026

There are 892 running races in California in 2026 across 281 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K in San Diego on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

MJC Turkey Trot 5k Run and Gobbler Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 1/2 Kid's Run/Walk AND 5k Run/Walk - (Only kids under the age of 13 can register)5k Run/WalkKids 1/2 Mile Run/Walk ONLY

From $30 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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Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Temecula, CA Temecula

Road Turkey Trot & Food Drive

From $30 Open

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Moraga Turkey Trot-2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Moraga, CA Moraga

Road 1.5 Miles5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Zoom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Trail 5K5K (12 yo & under)5K (13 - 17 yo) +4

From $25 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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2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · PACIFIC PALISADES, CA PACIFIC PALISADES

Road Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot 5KPacific Palisades Turkey Trot 10KKids Race Marquez Charter Elementary +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Woodland Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Woodland, CA Woodland

Virtual 1k (0.62 Mile) Family Run/WalkVirtual 5k5k (3.1 Mile) Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Palm Springs WILD TURKEY TROT 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $45 Open

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Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Road Turkey Trot 2026

From $40 Open

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13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Tustin, CA Tustin

Road 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K

From $35 Open

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Santa Rosa Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Road Turkey Trot 5kTiny Turkey - .05K Children (Under 5 Years Old)

From $15 Open

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The Wild Turkey

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Trail 5k Race10K Race

From $38 Open

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Martha's Village & Kitchen 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert

Road 5K Run/Walk - Adult5K Run/Walk - Youth Registration (4-17 years old)

From $45 Open

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On Track Running Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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CCLCF Thanksgiving Run & Food Drive

Thu, Nov 26 · La Cañada Flintridge, CA La Cañada Flintridge

Road CCLCF Thanksgiving Kid's Mile 2026CCLCF Thanksgiving 5K Run 2026

From $20 Open

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CLOVIS Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2k Walk (not timed)Late Comers 5k (No Shirt No Medal)5k Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 1 Miler5KKids Dash

From $20 Open 60 spots left

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Nitro Turkey

Thu, Nov 26 · San Pablo, CA San Pablo

Virtual 5K10KRemote Runner

From $54 Open

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Run Against Hunger 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run5K10K

From $22 Open

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City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K

Thu, Nov 26 · Upland, CA Upland

Road Kids 1K5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

Thu, Nov 26 · Pleasanton, CA Pleasanton

Road 12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn

From $25 Open

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Claremont Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · CLAREMONT, CA CLAREMONT

Road 1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3K/6K

Thu, Nov 26 · Granite Bay, CA Granite Bay

Road GRANITE BAY TURKEY TROT 3KGranite Bay Turkey Trot 6k

From $45 Open 100 spots left

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Coronado Turkey Trot presented by Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary

Thu, Nov 26 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual Tiny Trotters Fun Run (5 & Under)5KVirtual 5K

From $0 Open

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Redlands Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Redlands, CA Redlands

Road Kids 1K Run5K5K - WITHOUT Canned Food Donation

From $19.44 Open

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2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cayucos, CA Cayucos

Road 2026 Cayucos Turkey Trot Larry Gaeta Memorial Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Turkey Trot Virtual 5K AND Santa Run Virtual 5KCEO/Executive 5K GoldElite 5K +23

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Kings County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hanford, CA Hanford

Road 5K Turkey Trot Run/WalkKids Race3K Turkey Trot Walk

From $15 Open

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College of the Canyons 18th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Santa Clarita, CA Santa Clarita

Road 18th Annual COC 5K Turkey TrotKiddie K

From $15 Open

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Folsom Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Road 5K Run10K Run

From $33 Open

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Sebastopol Turkey Trot - 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Sebastopol, CA Sebastopol

Virtual Little Legs 2kSebastopol Turkey Trot - 5KVirtual Turkey Trot

From $10 Open

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Big Bear Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Big Bear Lake, CA Big Bear Lake

Road 3 Miles

From $35 Open

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2026 Kindness Matters Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Fullerton, CA Fullerton

Virtual 2026 Kindness Matters In-Person Walk2026 Kindness Matters Virtual Walk

From $20 Open

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Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Concord, CA Concord

Road Kids Run presented by Liberty GymnasticsFamily 4-pack registration specialConcord California Turkey Trot 5K Run Walk +1

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Garlic City Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Gilroy, CA Gilroy

Road Garlic City Turkey Trot 5k Ruck DivisionGarlic City Turkey Trot 5kGarlic City Turkey Trot 10k

From $65 Open 35 spots left

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Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road IRVINE/OC 1 Mile Turkey DashIRVINE/OC Turkey Trot 5KTurkey Feast Combo (5K + 1 Mile) +2

From $28 Open

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Napa Valley Turkey Chase

Thu, Nov 26 · Napa, CA Napa

Road Napa Valley Turkey Chase 5KNapa Valley Turkey Chase 10K

From $40 Open

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Solano Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Fairfield, CA Fairfield

Road 5K10KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Grass Valley, CA Grass Valley

Road 5K Run5K Walk10K Run

From $25 Open

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North County Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Kids 1K Fun RunNorth County Turkey Trot 5KNorth County Turkey Trot Virtual 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Benicia, CA Benicia

Road Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pasadena, CA Pasadena

Road Rose Bowl Turkey Trot 2026

From $38 Open

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Inland Valley Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Menifee, CA Menifee

Road 2 Mile Race5K Race10K Race +2

From $10 Open 18 spots left

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Plymouth Rock n Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKids Run (1K - 12 & Under) +2

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Bakersfield Turkey Day Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (Not Timed)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $35 Open

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10th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Thu, Nov 26 · Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Rancho Mission Viejo

Road Little Gobbler's 1K5K10K

From $10 Open

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Drumstick Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · North Hollywood, CA North Hollywood

Virtual Lil Gobbler Kids Run (1K)5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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LIBERTY DOES BLACK FRIDAY !

Fri, Nov 27 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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