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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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The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race

Friant, California
15 Nov 25
$48.70
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Beer City Halfâ„¢ Long Beach

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

Bakersfield Marathon

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

Modesto Marathon

Modesto, California
22 Mar 26
$48.70 - $122.90

United Health Centers Foundation Fun Run

Fresno, California
28 Mar 26
$12.10 - $28.00

RUNTHROUGH LONG BEACH 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON RACE WEEKEND

Long Beach, Los Angeles County
28 Mar 26 - 29 Mar 26
$30.00 - $42.00

Golden State 5K

San Francisco, California
29 Mar 26
$49.76

Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
04 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Silver Moon Race: Kings River

Reedley, California
04 Apr 26 - 05 Apr 26
$85.80 - $234.20

Run LA "City of Angels" - Spring 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
04 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
04 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
04 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Always Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
04 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run

Castro Valley, California
11 Apr 26
Free - $85.80

Bedrock Valley Trail Runs

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

3rd Annual Porterville 5K/10K Trail Run

Porterville, California
18 Apr 26
$11.60 - $22.20

Badwater Salton Sea, presented by Mount to Coast

Borrego Springs, California
18 Apr 26 - 19 Apr 26
$394.75

Ramona Wine Country 5K

Ramona, California
18 Apr 26
$24.32 - $48.70

Run for the Planet - Earth Day Celebration 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
18 Apr 26
$42.33 - $52.93

Horseshoe Lake Trail Run

La Honda, California
18 Apr 26
Free - $85.80

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half

Ventura, California
18 Apr 26 - 19 Apr 26
$22.19 - $186.49

Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
25 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Running Is For The Birds

Huntington Beach, California
25 Apr 26
Free - $44.46

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

Los Angeles, California
25 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
25 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Shasta Lake, California
25 Apr 26
$31.74 - $74.14

Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
25 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

Move4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia, & Movement Disorders

Fountain Valley, California
25 Apr 26
$20.00

Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
25 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70

NURSES ROCK Run/Walk

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

The Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

Costa Mesa, California
02 May 26
Free - $147.06

SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE

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

Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park

Los Angeles, California
02 May 26 - 03 May 26
$11.60 - $85.80

Beer City Halfâ„¢ Sacramento

Sacramento, California
03 May 26
Free - $93.75

SRLA Victory 5K

Los Angeles, California
03 May 26 - 29 May 26
$27.50 - $38.10

Campus Life 5k - The FROZEN 5k!

Fresno, California
09 May 26
$12.50 - $33.95

Grizzly Peak Trail Run

Berkeley, California
09 May 26
Free - $85.80

Yosemite Half Marathon

Bass Lake, California
09 May 26
Free - $170.60

La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
16 May 26
$58.63 - $137.98

Offer

18% OFF with code: FINDARLEP

Bay to breakers

San Francisco
17 May 26
$50.00 - $60.00

Cerro Gordo Silver Run

Keeler, California
23 May 26
$199.00
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