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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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Tahoe Forest Health System Fall Fun Run

Truckee, California
11 Oct 25
$25.00 - $45.00
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Beer City Halfâ„¢ San Diego

San Diego, California
14 Feb 26
Free - $107.00

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

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

Cupids Flight - Love on the Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
14 Feb 26
$31.73 - $42.33

SRLA Friendship Run

Pacoima, California
15 Feb 26 - 29 May 26
$27.50 - $75.20

Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K

Palm Desert, California
15 Feb 26
$15.84 - $80.50

Run for the Beads - Mardi Gras Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
15 Feb 26
$31.73 - $40.21

Beer City Halfâ„¢ Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, California
21 Feb 26
Free - $104.35

cmX 5K 2026

Long Beach, California
21 Feb 26
$11.60 - $27.50

CELEBRATE LIFE RUN

Santa Ynez, California
21 Feb 26
$40.00

Montara Mountain Trail Run

Pacifica, California
21 Feb 26
Free - $85.80

Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K

Long Beach, California
21 Feb 26
$27.50 - $38.10

FCancer Race

Middletown, California
22 Feb 26
$66.95 - $130.55

Ventura Marathon

Ventura, California
22 Feb 26
$128.40 - $149.80

9th Annual BRAVE Race 2026

Aliso Viejo, California
22 Feb 26
Free - $56.00

Support Blue Fresno

Fresno, California
28 Feb 26
$45.50 - $67.00

SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Huntington Beach, California
28 Feb 26
$43.40 - $1,041.00

16th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K!

Valencia, California
01 Mar 26
$45.20 - $72.20

Screenland 5K

Culver City, California
01 Mar 26
$11.95 - $39.90

Zoom Angel Island

Tiburon, California
01 Mar 26
Free - $64.60

Lakewood Run

Lakewood, California
07 Mar 26
$27.50 - $133.50

San Diego Hot Chocolate Run

San Diego
08 Mar 26
$59.00 - $79.00

Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon

Madera, California
08 Mar 26
$44.15 - $91.85

Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

Avalon, California
14 Mar 26
$27.50 - $392.45

Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Exeter, California
14 Mar 26
$50.82 - $165.30

St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Zoom San Francisco

San Francisco, California
14 Mar 26
Free - $64.60

St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
14 Mar 26
$32.80 - $48.70

St Patrick's Day Run

Fresno, California
15 Mar 26
$38.85 - $49.45

The Long Beach Leprechaun Run - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
15 Mar 26
$11.60 - $42.33

The RODEO RUN 5K/10K

Huntington State Beach, California
15 Mar 26
$31.00 - $50.50

VALENCIA Trail Race

Valencia, California
21 Mar 26
$91.10 - $154.70

Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Oakland, California
21 Mar 26
Free - $85.80

19th Annual With Hope 5K

Yorba Linda, California
21 Mar 26
$35.00 - $45.00

Beer City Halfâ„¢ Long Beach

Long Beach, California
21 Mar 26
$27.50 - $96.40
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