Running Races in California found
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Discover your next challenge to take on at findarace, where youβll 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 youβre at the start of your running journey, or youβre a seasoned racer looking to shave seconds off your personal best, youβll 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. Itβs 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 doesnβt 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
Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
Santa BarbaraLa Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaOffer
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Move4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia, & Movement Disorders
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaNail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Shasta Lake, CaliforniaRun for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaRide 4A Reason 2026
Oakland, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaRun for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCOVINA FUN RUN XXIX
Covina, CaliforniaRun for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaAut2Run for Autism (15K, 5K, 10K, Fun-K, 1 Mile & Virtual Race)
Camarillo, CaliforniaOrange County Multi-Sport Festival
Mission Viejo, CaliforniaVibha Bay Area Dream Mile 2026
Fremont, CaliforniaCINCO DE MILE 5 QUE- FRESNO 5K
Fresno, CaliforniaNURSES ROCK Run/Walk
San Dimas, CaliforniaAbrazo 5K Walk & 10K Run 2026
San Ysidro, CaliforniaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaThe Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaProject Youth OC - 2025 OC Marathon
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaCinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaFinish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCinco De Mayo Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, California2026 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.3.26
Ventura, CaliforniaCINCO DE MILE HALF MARATHON & OLE 5 QUE - BAKERSFIELD
Bakersfield, CaliforniaBeer City Halfβ’ Sacramento
Sacramento, CaliforniaMay the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Long Beach, CaliforniaSRLA Victory 5K
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCampus Life 5k - The FROZEN 5k!
Fresno, CaliforniaGrizzly Peak Trail Run
Berkeley, CaliforniaYosemite Half Marathon
Bass Lake, California13th Annual Luc's Run
Tuolumne, CaliforniaWild Rose Half Marathon & 5K
Roseville, CaliforniaLa Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaOffer
18% OFF with code: FINDARLEP