Running Races in California — 2026

There are 1009 running races in California in 2026 across 304 cities. The next upcoming race is the Hobby Joggers in Temecula on April 22. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

2026 Cal Tri La Crema - 6.28.26

Sun, Jun 28 · Guerneville, CA Guerneville

Triathlon Olympic Swim (1640 yards)Sprint Swim (400 yards)Sponsor - 10x10 Tent +5

From $23.86 Open

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Strides in Recovery Hike to the Hollywood Sign

Sun, Jun 28 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Open

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6th Annual Viva Frida 50 Mile Challenge

Wed, Jul 1 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Virtual Medal Only Option (No Shirt)6th Annual Viva Frida 50 Mile Challenge

From $30 Open

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Independence Day Dash 5k and Kids Run

Fri, Jul 3 · Livermore, CA Livermore

Road Independence Day Dash 5k

From $35 Open

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Simi 250 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Road Simi 250 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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 YMCA Run in the Parks 5K & Kid's Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Laguna Niguel, CA Laguna Niguel

Road Kid's Race5K Run/Walk

From $22 Open

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Liberty Bell 5k fun run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Virtual Kids 1 MileVirtual 5k Race5K

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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33rd Annual Village Runner 4th of July Runs

Sat, Jul 4 · Redondo Beach, CA Redondo Beach

Road Kid's Dash - Ages 8-9 (1/4 Mile)Kid's Dash - Ages 6-7 (1/4 Mile)5K Run / Community Walk +1

From $40 Open

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Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Virtual 2 Mile Run/WalkVeterans 2 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile Run +3

From $20 Open

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Claremont Freedom 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Claremont, CA Claremont

Road 1K Kid's Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Signarama Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Redding, CA Redding

Road Firecracker 5k Fun Run/WalkLIttle Sparklers 1/4 Mile Run/Walk

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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The Auburn Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Auburn, CA Auburn

Road The Auburn MileAuburn Mini-Mile (Kids Fun Run)Auburn Mini-Mile Junior (Ages 6 - 8) +1

From $10 Open 40 spots left

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Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Brentwood, CA Brentwood

Road Liberty Bell 5k Fun RunKids Fun RunCharity Liberty Bell 5k Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Palmdale's Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Palmdale, CA Palmdale

Road Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 9-12)Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/RunKid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under)

From $10 Open

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Woodbridge Village Association 50th Anniversary - Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Irvine, CA Irvine

Road Kids Run5K10K

From $15 Open

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Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Sat, Jul 4 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Road 5KKids 1K10K

From $10 Open

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Morgan Hill Freedom Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Morgan Hill, CA Morgan Hill

Road Kids 1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Chester 4th of July Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, CA Chester

Road Chester 4th of July Fun Run

From $25 Open

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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · IRVINE, CA IRVINE

Road 1 Mile5K Run/WalkZero K - (Join us at the run site. Cheer for the rest!) +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

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

Sat, Jul 4 · 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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Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Mateo, CA San Mateo

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Kids 1K Fun RunSan Diego 4th Of July 5kVirtual San Diego 4th of July 5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Palisades

Road 5K Run/WalkDick Lemen Run - High School Competition 5K10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 4 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

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

From $30 Open

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Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley

Road Stars, Stripes and Strides 5K

From $45 Open

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Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Virtual Kids Half MileVirtual 5KCharity 5K - $200 fundraising commitment +4

From $0 Open

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Independence Day Classic Event - 42nd Anniversary

Sat, Jul 4 · Newhall, CA Newhall

Road Masters Mile WalkKid K5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - A Run for Joy to benefit NEGU

Sat, Jul 4 · Ladera Ranch, CA Ladera Ranch

Road Freedom Run Kids 1k - Founder Park LoopFreedom Run 5kFreedom Run 10k +2

From $8 Open 50 spots left

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Santa Barbara Running Association Semana Nautica 5K & 2K Trail Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara

Road 2K Trail Run (Kid's & Adults)5K Trail Run

From $20 Open

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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 4 · San Diego, CA San Diego

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

From $30 Open

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Firecracker Mile

Sat, Jul 4 · Truckee, CA Truckee

Road 1 Mile

From $35 Open

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Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Anaheim, CA Anaheim

Road 5K Timed5K Untimed10K Timed

From $35 Open

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Folsom Firecracker Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Folsom, CA Folsom

Virtual 2 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile - US Military Active Duty or Veteran5K - US Military Active Duty or Veteran +6

From $13.5 Open

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SURF CITY RUN

Sat, Jul 4 · Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach

Road Kids Fun Run - 9:00AMOpen 5K - 8:00AMStroller 5K - 8:15AM +1

From $22 Open

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Red, White & Blue Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg

Road Kiddie Race5K Fun Run/Walk10K +1

From $25 Open

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The Great American Race

Sat, Jul 4 · Visalia, CA Visalia

Virtual 5K RunVirtual10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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La Palma Fitness Run for Fun

Sat, Jul 4 · La Palma, CA La Palma

Road 5K Run/Walk10K RunYankee Doodle Dash

From $10 Open

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Coveathlon #1

Thu, Jul 9 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Open

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Tickets and Travel Summerfest

Fri, Jul 10 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Tickets and Travel Summerfest Vendor Registration

From $300 Open

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Summer Luau Run 5K & 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5k10K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Beginner Sailing July 11/12

Sat, Jul 11 · San Diego, CA San Diego

DoD EmployeesE1 - E6E7 and Above +2

From $200 Open

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San Lorenzo River Trail Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz

Trail 10KHalf MarathonMarathon +2

From $60 Open

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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Sat, Jul 11 · Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto

Virtual Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/WalkLookin For A Cure Virtual 5K

From $20 Open

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DB Beer Bus to Glory

Sat, Jul 11 · Modesto, CA Modesto

Beer Bus

From $49.5 Open 52 spots left

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Beer City Half™ Alameda

Sat, Jul 11 · Alameda, CA Alameda

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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