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.

Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Mash + Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 28 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10-Miler10K +1

From $24.5 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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

From $30 Open

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Quarry Turkey

Sat, Nov 28 · Fremont, CA Fremont

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $50 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Nov 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Nov 28 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Delano, CA Delano

Road 2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Nov 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Waffle Run

Sun, Nov 29 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk5K Fun Run/WalkCompetitive 5k Run +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Krampus Cross Country 5K, 10K, or Naughty Nine Miler (LIVE or VIRTUAL)!

Fri, Dec 4 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual The Krampus Cross Country 5K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped)The Krampus Cross Country 5K LIVEThe Krampus Cross Country 10K VIRTUAL (Run anywhere & your swag will be shipped) +3

From $30 Open

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South Pasadena High School Tiger Run 5K/10K/Cub Run

Sat, Dec 5 · South Pasadena, CA South Pasadena

Road Tiger Cub RunDog Buddy PackageVirtual Run/Walk +2

From $17.92 Open

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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

Sat, Dec 5 · Friant, CA Friant

Road SJRT 25kSJRT 50kSJRT 10k

From $45 Open

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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run / Walk12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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Stockton Santa Dash! 5K & 10K

Sat, Dec 5 · Stockton, CA Stockton

Road 5K10K

From $35 Open

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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · American Canyon, CA American Canyon

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $40 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Los Angeles, CA

Sat, Dec 5 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual 5K TimedVirtual Jingler5K Untimed

From $35 Open

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Tommy Apostolos Fund Shopping Day 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Shopping Day Volunteer

From $0 Open

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Brooks West XC Championships

Sat, Dec 5 · Walnut, CA Walnut

Road Senior Boys 5KOpen Race 5K (Non-HS Runners)Freshman Girls 5K +8

From $45 Open

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Robin Ames Foundation 100 Mile Solo Run

Sat, Dec 5 · San Clemente, CA San Clemente

Robin Ames Foundation 100 Mile Solo Run

From $0 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Orange County & Inland Empire

Sat, Dec 5 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Virtual 5K Timed5K Untimed10K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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Ohana Holiday Run

Sun, Dec 6 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 1K Kid's Run/Walk1K Kid's Run + Toy Donation5K Run/Walk +4

From $15 Open

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Festival Of Lights Run

Sun, Dec 6 · La Jolla, CA La Jolla

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $72 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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Santa Runs Griffith Park

Sun, Dec 6 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $20 Open

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37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Loma Linda, CA Loma Linda

Road 37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Elves' Trot37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic 5K37th Annual Lopers Club Holiday Classic Half Marathon +1

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Dec 6 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Union City, CA Union City

Road 5k Youth5k

From $17 Open

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LUCHA RUN

Sun, Dec 6 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALK6K CLYDESDALE6K ATHENA +4

From $15 Open

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Little Legends Fitness Competition

Sun, Dec 6 · Paso Robles, CA Paso Robles

Intermediate Age 9-11Senior Age 12-14Junior Age 6-8

From $40 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - BAKERSFIELD

Thu, Dec 10 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $25 Open

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The Blackhorse Marathon in Honor of MG(R) Sunell

Fri, Dec 11 · Fort Irwin, CA Fort Irwin

Road 5K1/2 MarathonThe Norwegian Foot March +1

From $15 Open

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California December Distance Night

Fri, Dec 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road The MileThe Two MileThe 5k (21:00 or Faster) +1

From $20 Open 70 spots left

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Lights for Life 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Murrieta, CA Murrieta

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk Virtual

From $35 Open

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Summit Rock

Sat, Dec 12 · Saratoga, CA Saratoga

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +1

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Sat, Dec 12 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Santa Claus For A Cause 5KSanta Claus For A Cause 10KHO HO HO KID's DASH Course

From $32 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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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Bakersfield Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Youth 2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/WalkVirtual 5k +2

From $15 Open

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50th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health

Sat, Dec 12 · Antioch, CA Antioch

Road 1 Mile3 Mile Run/WalkKids Dash with Santa

From $0 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Beaumont Santa Dash

Sat, Dec 12 · Beaumont, CA Beaumont

Road Beaumont Santa Dash

From $10 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Pulp Fiction: Royale with Speed 5K, 10K & 13.1

Sat, Dec 12 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Ezekiel 5KJack Rabbit Slim’s 10KThe Quarter Pounder 13.1 +1

From $34.99 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5KA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual Edition +1

From $37.95 Open 53 spots left

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The Improve Every Day Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road The Improve Every Day Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Holiday Half Marathon, 10K (6.65 miles), 5K, Fun Run (1 mile)

Sat, Dec 12 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Fun Run (0.88 miles)5KThe Grinch 10K (6.65 miles) +1

From $15 Open

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