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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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San Diego 50 & Trail Runs

Escondido, California
10 Jan 26
$16.90 - $165.30

San Francisco Hot Chocolate Run

San Francisco
11 Jan 26
$59.00 - $79.00

The Redding Marathon Events

Redding, California
18 Jan 26
$22.20 - $128.20

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

The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K /10K / Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
14 Feb 26
$31.00 - $79.20

Signal Hill Rotary Mutt Run 1K & 5K

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

Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, California
21 Feb 26
Free - $104.35

CELEBRATE LIFE RUN

Santa Ynez, California
21 Feb 26
$40.00

9th Annual BRAVE Race 2026

Aliso Viejo, California
22 Feb 26
Free - $56.00

Ventura Marathon

Ventura, California
22 Feb 26
$128.40 - $149.80

FCancer Race

Middletown, California
22 Feb 26
$66.95 - $130.55

Support Blue Fresno

Fresno, California
28 Feb 26
$38.85 - $65.35

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

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

Screenland 5K

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

Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

Avalon, California
07 Mar 26
$27.50 - $392.45

The RODEO RUN 5K/10K

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

San Diego Hot Chocolate Run

San Diego
08 Mar 26
$59.00 - $79.00

The Rocky Hill Triathlon

Exeter, California
14 Mar 26
$50.82 - $165.30

Bakersfield Marathon

Bakersfield, California
21 Mar 26 - 22 Mar 26
$11.60 - $128.20

19th Annual With Hope 5K

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

Modesto Marathon

Modesto, California
22 Mar 26
$48.70 - $122.90

Golden State 5K

San Francisco, California
29 Mar 26

Bedrock Valley Trail Runs

Hemet, California
11 Apr 26 - 12 Apr 26
$16.90 - $112.30

Ramona Wine Country 5K

Ramona, California
18 Apr 26
$24.32 - $48.70

The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

Costa Mesa, California
02 May 26
Free - $125.26

SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE

Huntington Beach, California
02 May 26
$31.00 - $48.32

NURSES ROCK Run/Walk

San Dimas, California
02 May 26
$39.25 - $54.25

Yosemite Half Marathon

Bass Lake, California
09 May 26
Free - $170.60

La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

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

Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk

Hemet, California
25 May 26
$22.20 - $32.80

Pre Reg 2026 Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot Presented by Long Beach Clinical Trials

Long Beach, California
06 Jun 26
$6.30 - $69.90

Pre Reg 2026 Heroes 4 Hearing 5K

Long Beach, California
16 Aug 26 - 26 Aug 26
$15.00 - $45.00

Village Runner 4th of July 5K presented by UCLA Health

Redondo Beach, California
04 Jul 16 - 04 Jul 06
$38.00

I Run 4 Movement Virtual Runs

Anyplace, California
01 Jan 20 - 31 Dec 30
$37.99

4K Flat Run LA Running School

Los Angeles, California
05 Jun 24 - 05 Jun 25
Free

Physical Wellness

Irvine, California
01 Dec 24 - 31 Dec 99
Free

5K Event

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

Vineland Youth Running Club

Vineland, New Jersey
21 Apr 25 - 29 Oct 25
$75.00 - $120.00

Como La Flor 50 Mile Challenge

Livermore, California
10 May 25 - 15 Jun 25
$32.80 - $54.00
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