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.

Season of the Witch 5K 10K by Califlow Runs

Sat, Sep 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open

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Run for Coffee 5k / 10k / 13.1 - Roseville

Sat, Sep 19 · Rocklin, CA Rocklin

Road Run for Coffee 5kRun for Coffee 10kRun for Coffee 13.1

From $35 Open

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The 41st Annual Newark Mile 4k (2026)

Sat, Sep 19 · Newark, CA Newark

Road 4k (2.5 mile)

From $20 Open

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ICC Sevathon 2026 Non Profit Partner Registration

Sun, Sep 20 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Non Profit Partner RegistrationNon Profit Partner Registration & TableTable for Non Profit Partners/Organizations +2

From $100 Open

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The Village's Sixth Annual Miles for Mamas Walk/Run-Santa Monica

Sun, Sep 20 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Virtual The Village's Sixth Annual Miles for Mamas-Anywhere You Are!The Village's Sixth Annual Miles for Mamas - Santa Monica, CA

From $45 Open

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WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $0 Open

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Teal Steps Ovarian Cancer Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual Kids (10 & under) EntryAdult Walk EntryVirtual Adult Walk Entry +1

From $20 Open

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Hot Pink Fun Run - Bubbles & Brews

Sun, Sep 20 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Adult 1 MileChild's 1 MileAdult 5K +4

From $20 Open

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La Noche de las Brujas Run -SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $28.99 Open

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Aloha Run Long Beach

Sun, Sep 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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18th Annual Sevathon 2026 - 5K, 10K, Tiny Trots, 1K, Virtual Runs & Yoga

Sun, Sep 20 · Sunnyvale, CA Sunnyvale

Virtual Tiny Trots - 1K5KVirtual 5K Run +3

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation

Sun, Sep 20 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Road Lemon Run 1K Family Fun RunLemon Run 5KLemon Run 10K

From $10 Open

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Alameda Island Running Festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 1 Mile Family Fun RunIsland 5k Run / Walk presented by PenumbraIsland 10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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Hill Valley 88 Miler ™

Wed, Sep 23 · Hill Valley, CA Hill Valley

Virtual The 0.25 MileThe 1/2 MileOne Mile Fun Run/Walk +7

From $15 Open

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Be The Light 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Valencia, CA Valencia

Road 5k10K

From $50 Open

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Roasted Run 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road Roasted Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Road 5K10KKids Race (Ages 1 - 12)

From $20 Open

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Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Van Nuys, CA Van Nuys

Road 5K Run/Walk (Combo - 2 people)5K Run/Walk w/K9 (Top Dog Division)5K Run/Walk ( T-Shirt & Medal Included)

From $35 Open

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Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Ascot Hills Challenge 5KAscot Hills Challenge Virtual 5K

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Sep 26 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 5K Run / WalkKids 5K Run / Walk (9 under)Virtual 5k Run / Walk +2

From $27 Open

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Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Virtual Virtual 5K Fun Run5K Run/WalkColor Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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 Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Sep 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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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Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · 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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JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike, The Final Edition

Sat, Sep 26 · Napa, CA Napa

Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Sep 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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Vineyard Stomp 5K - Wise Villa Winery

Sat, Sep 26 · Lincoln, CA Lincoln

Virtual Sip & Stroll5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)

Sat, Sep 26 · Any Town, CA Any Town

Virtual Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial Virtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Tri to Inspire

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa

Triathlon Mini Sprint Triathlon - Youth (16 & under)Mini Sprint Triathlon - AdultMini Sprint Triathlon - Family +5

From $45 Open 2 spots left

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10K On The Bay

Sun, Sep 27 · Hayward, CA Hayward

Road 1 Mile Run or Walk5K (3.1 Miles) Run or Walk10K (6.2 miles) Run

From $25 Open

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Santa Cruz Triathlon

Sun, Sep 27 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Triathlon Sprint AquathlonSprint DistanceSprint Relay +4

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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KCF Calabasas 5K Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Calabasas, CA Calabasas

Road Kevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas Kids RunKevin Cordasco Foundation Calabasas 5K

From $35 Open

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Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half Marathon Sponsored by Domino's Pizza

Sun, Sep 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Family Fun 1 Miler - Untimed5K: The Fast Slice 5K10K: The Deep Dish Dash 10K +2

From $20 Open

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SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkKid's Dash (400 yards) or 1 Mile FUN RUN

From $28 Open

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The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Lake View Terrace, CA Lake View Terrace

Virtual The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Family and Pets 1kThe Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial 5kVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k

Sun, Sep 27 · Redwood Valley, CA Redwood Valley

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Road 2Mile5KBaby Goat Yoga 11:30AM +3

From $45 Open

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Awesome 80's Run

Sat, Oct 3 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Radical 5K Run/WalkTubular 10K RunVirtual Event

From $45 Open

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Frida Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 5K RUN/WALKKids Dash Only2K RUN/WALK +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cirque Series - Mt Baldy, CA

Sat, Oct 3 · Mt Baldy, CA Mt Baldy

Trail Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)Expert DivisionPro Division +1

From $0 Open

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Walk for Water 5K Los Angeles

Sat, Oct 3 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Virtual Walk for Water 5kWalk for Water 5kDonation Only

From $22.64 Open

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Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Virtual The Burn Book 5KThe Glen Coco 10KThe Full Plastics Half Marathon +1

From $34.99 Open

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4th Annual 5k Honor and Remember Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Rancho Cucamonga

Road 4th Annual 5K Honor and Remember Walk/Run

From $40 Open

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Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom

Sat, Oct 3 · Santa Maria, CA Santa Maria

Road Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual Youth (15 and under) 1k Celebration Walk (not timed)1 K Celebration Walk (not timed)Youth (15 & Under) 5K run/walk (timed) +2

From $15 Open

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