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.

Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 12 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile WalkVirtual Run5k Run

From $37 Open

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12K's of Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · Redding, CA Redding

Road 2 Turtle Dove Mile ( Kids 14 & Under) 2M2 Turtle Dove Mile (2M)12K's of Christmas (12K)

From $15 Open

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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Virtual Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk5K Virtual5K Assisted Athlete

From $45 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 12 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH

Sat, Dec 12 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road Kids Elf Dash5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 12 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Santa to the Sea Half Marathon Expo

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Food Truck 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday]Need More space? Email us for pricing10'x30' Space 2-Day [Saturday & Sunday] +3

From $200 Open 1 spots left

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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Kids 1KDiaper Dash5K +2

From $10 Open 20 spots left

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

Sat, Dec 12 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

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

From $30 Open

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40th Annual Tinsel Triathlon

Sun, Dec 13 · Hemet, CA Hemet

Triathlon 5K Run OnlyChallenged AthleteTeam - 2 -3 person relay +1

From $50 Open

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Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

Sun, Dec 13 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $15 Open

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Santa's Toy Trot – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 13 · Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $24.5 Open

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Santa Hustle Roseville

Sun, Dec 13 · Roseville, CA Roseville

Road Kids Dash5K10K +1

From $19.99 Open

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Silicon Valley Santa Run

Sun, Dec 13 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Virtual Holiday Hero - GoldHoliday Hero - Silver5K Santa Run +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA

Sun, Dec 13 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedDoggie Dash +2

From $25 Open

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SANTA'S FUN RUN - FRESNO

Thu, Dec 17 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 2 MILE RACE WALKKIDS FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Auburn Santa Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Virtual 5K GRINCH TEAM5k SANTA TEAMVIRTUAL GRINCH TEAM +1

From $25 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog 5k/10k Run-Walk at Dos Vientos

Sat, Dec 19 · Newbury Park, CA Newbury Park

Road 5k10k

From $25 Open

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Santa Beer Run & Kids Elf Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Exeter, CA Exeter

Road Elf Run (Ages 5-7)Elf Run (Ages 8-12)Elf Run (Ages 13-17) +2

From $15 Open

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Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road Golden Eagle Mile2 Miles5K Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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Winter Whirl – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 19 · Fountain Valley, CA Fountain Valley

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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Deck the Miles 5K, 10K - Venice Beach

Sat, Dec 19 · Venice, CA Venice

Road 5K10K

From $42.99 Open

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Feliz Navidad Run 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Dec 19 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $20 Open

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Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief

Sat, Dec 19 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $39 Open

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Santa Runs Palm Springs

Sat, Dec 19 · Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

Road 5KElf Dash

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

Sat, Dec 19 · Escondido, CA Escondido

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

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Clovis Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 MILE RUN/WALKCOMPETITIVE 5K RUN5K FUN RUN/WALK +1

From $35 Open

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Bakersfield Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots

Sat, Dec 19 · Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual RunLate Comers 5k (No Finisher's Medal) +1

From $37.5 Open Closing Soon

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Santa’s Reindeer Run - 3rd Annual- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Reindeer Romp 1-Miler5K — Jingle Dash10K Holiday Hustle +2

From $7 Open Closing Soon

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Chasing Santa – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 20 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10-Mile +1

From $24.5 Open

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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs

Fri, Dec 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · 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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

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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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Dec 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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Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 26 · Encino, CA Encino

Road 5k10KHalf Marathon

From $29.5 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 26 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Dec 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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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Dec 26 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 27 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5k10K10 Miler +1

From $24.5 Open

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Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk

Mon, Dec 28 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5K Run/WalkYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $38.99 Open

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New Year's One Day

Thu, Dec 31 · San Jose, CA San Jose

Road 6 hour Solo6 hour Team12 hour Team +4

From $90 Open

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Clovis New Year's Day 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Clovis, CA Clovis

Virtual 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Fun Run/Walk5K Competitive Run +1

From $40 Open

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Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon

Fri, Jan 1 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Run In The New Year 5KRun In The New Year 10KRun in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon +2

From $32 Open

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2027 CHALLENGE

Fri, Jan 1 · Any City - Any State, CA Any City - Any State

Virtual Run/Walk - TEAMAll Activity - TEAMAll Activity - SOLO +1

From $59 Open

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Auburn Resolution Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Trail Virtual Run - Any distance5k10K +1

From $30 Open

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Brazen New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1 · Castro Valley, CA Castro Valley

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +1

From $50 Open

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