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Running Races in California 2025 - 2026

Discover your next challenge to take on at findarace, where you’ll find comprehensive listings of the best running races and events in California 2025 - 2026.

As you would expect from the most populous state in the US, California has a thriving running scene. Choose from bustling city courses or get lost on the trails of one of California's world famous forests. Whether you’re at the start of your running journey, or you’re a seasoned racer looking to shave seconds off your personal best, you’ll find the right challenge here. Choose from major events in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco or use the below filters to narrow down by location, date and distance.

The golden state has a huge range of events to choose from. 5km is one of the most popular distances to race. It’s achievable for the whole family and, with a huge range of themed races, fun runs and community events, is a great day out. This shorter distance is also great for seasoned athletes to looking hone their race times.

A 10k race is a tough but doable distance for beginners looking to move up from 5k races and test themselves with a longer run.

Looking for a tougher challenge? Take on one of California's many half marathons giving you the chance to experience everything from rugged cliffs and sequoias on the pacific coast to the steep hills of San Francisco.

For the ultimate challenge, check out listings of Ultra Running events in California with plenty of tough 50 and 100 mile races available.

And it doesn’t have to be all about running for training - why not take part in fundraising to put dollars behind your miles and raise money for charity?

Running Races California 2025 - 2026

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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
16 May 26
$58.63 - $137.98

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Run with the Pack - Harvest Moon Run 5K, 10K

Santa Monica, California
21 Sep 25
$32.79 - $42.33
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Beer City Halfβ„’

Various Cities in, California
01 Nov 24 - 31 Dec 25
Free

Walnut Creek Run Club

Walnut Creek, California
05 Nov 24 - 24 Aug 25
$27.50 - $451.45

Hobby Joggers Race Series

Temecula, California
01 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
Free - $48.70

Central Valley Runner of the Year Series

Fresno, California
05 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
Free

Pinkathon 2025 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer!

Any Place in the World!, California
01 May 25 - 31 Oct 25
Free - $27.50

Long Beach, CA Galloway Training Program

Long Beach, California
07 Jun 25 - 04 Oct 25
$100.00 - $120.00

Smokey Bear Run

Bass Lake, California
01 Jul 25 - 20 Sep 25
$28.95 - $40.13

Running Fence Run - Celebrating Christo & Jeanne-Claude's "Running Fence" - a 24.5-mile fabric fence in Sonoma & Marin Counties installed in September 1976

Cotati, California
04 Jul 25 - 12 Sep 26
Free - $250.00

High Desert Runners Summer Series

Palmdale, California
10 Jul 25 - 14 Aug 25
Free

20th Sunset Through the Trees Fun Runs

Redding, California
15 Jul 25 - 26 Aug 25
$32.80

Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness

Grass Valley, California
20 Jul 25 - 05 Oct 25
$36.55

Goleta Beach Splash & Dash

Goleta, California
29 Jul 25
$11.60

Sundown XC Race Series Part 3

Fresno, California
29 Jul 25
Free - $18.95

Goleta Beach Splash & Dash

Goleta, California
29 Jul 25
$11.60

Coveathlon #3

Newport Beach, California
31 Jul 25
$43.40 - $96.40

Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Rise & Stride Community Run - North Tahoe Recreation

Tahoe Vista, California
02 Aug 25
Free

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

Los Angeles, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Fall River High School 5k Charity Run

Mcarthur, California
02 Aug 25
$22.20

Singles & Friends Running Club 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Singles & Friends Running Club 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Exeter, California
02 Aug 25
$91.10 - $101.70

Dog Days of Summer – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
02 Aug 25
$11.60 - $42.33

Pride of the Valley 5K

Baldwin Park, California
02 Aug 25
$22.20 - $40.22

Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run

Hermosa Beach, California
02 Aug 25
$34.40

Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Green Valley Lake, California
02 Aug 25
$45.08 - $99.00

Conquer the Overlook 5K Run

Culver City, California
02 Aug 25
$48.70

Tiki Run: Popsicles & Paradise 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
03 Aug 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Ely Mountain Trail Race

Shaver Lake, California
03 Aug 25
$69.90

Run LA 10 Miler

Los Angeles, California
03 Aug 25
$55.00 - $96.34

Coveathlon #4

Newport Beach, California
07 Aug 25
$43.40 - $96.40

NBVC 2025 Summer Escape 5K

Port Hueneme, California
07 Aug 25
Free

Cupertino Splash and Dash #2

Cupertino, California
07 Aug 25
$45.00 - $95.00

Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Canoga Park, California
07 Aug 25
$10.80

JAWsome After Dark – 5K, 1-Mile & Kids Dash + Outdoor Beach Movie

Long Beach, California
08 Aug 25
$11.60 - $35.97

Cooper Teare Classic Alameda 10-Miler and 8k

Alameda, California
09 Aug 25
$43.40 - $85.80

Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K

Crestline, California
09 Aug 25
$54.80

Elevate Race Summer Challenge

Santa Maria, California
09 Aug 25
Free

Noyo Headlands Race

Fort Bragg, California
09 Aug 25
$10.80 - $72.60

Seaport Sprint

San Diego, California
09 Aug 25
$20.00
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