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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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Crown City Classic 12K & 5K

Coronado, California
04 Jul 25
Free - $74.14

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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
16 May 26
$48.05 - $106.24
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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 - $27.50

Central Valley Runner of the Year Series

Fresno, California
05 Jan 25 - 31 Dec 25
Free

5K Event

Tahoe City, California
30 Jan 25 - 30 Jul 25
Free

The Ovarian Cancer Circle 4th Teal There's A Cure 5K Walk Run

Los Angeles, California
16 Apr 25 - 31 May 25
$48.70

2025 Presidio Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

San Francisco, California
18 Apr 25 - 22 Jun 25
$6.30 - $175.89

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

Boogie Nights Summer Run Series - Ventura

Ventura, California
21 May 25 - 23 Jul 25
$19.02 - $136.68

Run Back to the 80s

Clovis, California
31 May 25
$43.90 - $54.50

South Bay 5K for Stroke Survivors

Chula Vista, California
31 May 25
$26.25

Beer City Halfβ„’ San Jose

San Jose, California
31 May 25
$27.50 - $109.65

Bakersfield Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Bakersfield, California
31 May 25
$49.45

TSCL 3rd Annual Mental Health 5K Run & Walk

Claremont, California
31 May 25
$16.90 - $32.80

Move for Hope 5k Beach Walk

Grover Beach, California
31 May 25
$54.00

Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot

Long Beach, California
31 May 25
$11.60 - $133.50

Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park

Los Angeles, California
31 May 25 - 01 Jun 25
$22.20 - $95.34

Eastern Sierra Double Century

Bishop, California
31 May 25
$191.53

Run into Summer Vibes 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Venice Beach, California
31 May 25
$38.09 - $48.69

Hills Are Alive Run/Walk

Rolling Hills Estates, California
31 May 25
$32.80 - $43.40

San Mateo PAL's 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair - 2025

San Mateo, California
31 May 25
Free - $200.00

Rainbow Run 2025

Visalia, California
31 May 25 - 07 Jun 25
$48.70

Tail Wagger 5K

Tahoe Vista, Placer County
31 May 25
$50.00

Auburn Love - Trail Race

Auburn, California
31 May 25
$43.40 - $54.00

Big River Adventure

Mendocino, California
31 May 25
$11.60 - $38.10

Cherry Pickin 5k WAVE RACE

Leona Valley, California
31 May 25
$25.00 - $45.00

Full Throttle 5K Run/Walk

La Verne, California
31 May 25
$38.10

San Jose Half Marathon & 8K

San Jose, California
01 Jun 25

Vibha Bay Area Dream Mile 2025

Fremont, California
01 Jun 25
$52.94 - $105.94

Rainbow Run, Rock & Roll

Truckee, California
01 Jun 25
Free - $48.70

Pioneer Day Fun Run

Meadow Vista, California
01 Jun 25
$32.80

The Great White Chase 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
01 Jun 25
$26.97 - $41.81

2nd Annual Norwalk 5K

Norwalk, California
01 Jun 25
$23.60 - $34.40

Cinderella Trail Run

Oakland, California
01 Jun 25
Free - $85.80

Howlapalooza Under the Strawberry Moon 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
01 Jun 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Lighthouse Fun Run & Family Day

Santa Margarita, California
01 Jun 25
Free - $43.40

Hot Fudge Sundae Run

Fresno, California
01 Jun 25
$52.10 - $54.75

2025 Lake Chabot Trail Challenge (Half Marathon & 5K)

Castro Valley, California
01 Jun 25
$44.00 - $64.60

Logix Love Run Westlake

Westlake Village, California
01 Jun 25
$43.40 - $69.90

The Big Run Modesto

Modesto, California
04 Jun 25
Free
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