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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 - $80.50

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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
16 May 26
$53.34 - $127.40

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

San Francisco, California
27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

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

San Diego, California
27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

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

San Francisco, California
27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

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

Los Angeles, California
27 Dec 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Encino, California
27 Dec 25
$26.97 - $41.81

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

Huntington Beach, California
28 Dec 25
$36.00 - $77.00

Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
28 Dec 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Last Miles of 2025- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
28 Dec 25
$31.73 - $42.33

New Year's One Day

San Jose, California
31 Dec 25 - 01 Jan 26
$85.80 - $197.10

Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
31 Dec 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Auburn Resolution Run

Auburn, California
01 Jan 26
$38.10 - $59.30

Happy New Year 2026 - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
01 Jan 26
$32.79 - $42.33

Brazen New Year's Day 2026

Castro Valley, California
01 Jan 26

Dia De Los Reyes Magos - Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California
03 Jan 26
$28.00 - $69.34

KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk

Mountain View, California
03 Jan 26
$10.00 - $50.00

Chase the Falling Stars - Quadrantid Meteor Shower 5K 10K & Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
03 Jan 26
$32.79 - $42.33

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

New Year New Me Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
03 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Grievances & Gratitude Run – Let Go, Run Free, Embrace the Positive! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
04 Jan 26
$32.79 - $38.09

Dia De Los Reyes Magos - Fresno

Fresno, California
04 Jan 26
$29.00 - $144.60

Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

Avalon, California
10 Jan 26
$110.00 - $329.45

San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Escondido, California
10 Jan 26
$16.90 - $165.30

Citrus Heritage Run

Riverside, California
10 Jan 26
$22.95 - $76.33

The Encino Man Ice Age Dash

Canoga Park, California
10 Jan 26
$34.99

San Francisco Hot Chocolate Run

San Francisco
11 Jan 26
$59.00 - $79.00

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

MLK Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
17 Jan 26
$32.80 - $48.70

The Redding Marathon Events

Redding, California
18 Jan 26
$22.20 - $128.20

Do It For Her 5K

Temecula, California
25 Jan 26
$59.30 - $69.90

Teaching & Learning Collaborative Charity Group Registration (2026 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend)

Anaheim, California
30 Jan 26 - 01 Feb 26
$138.80 - $473.50

2026 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend presented by HONDA

Anaheim, California
30 Jan 26 - 01 Feb 26
$138.80 - $284.50

Lunar New Year Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
07 Feb 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Lunar New Year Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
07 Feb 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Lunar New Year Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
07 Feb 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Lunar New Year Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
07 Feb 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday Race

Redondo Beach, California
08 Feb 26
$28.75 - $80.75
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