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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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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 - $125.26

Yosemite Half Marathon

Bass Lake, California
09 May 26
Free - $170.60

Campus Life 5k - The FROZEN 5k!

Fresno, California
09 May 26
$12.50 - $33.95

La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

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

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18% OFF with code: FINDARLEP

Cerro Gordo Silver Run

Keeler, California
23 May 26
$199.00

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

Hemet, California
25 May 26
$32.80 - $54.00

Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

Fish Camp, California
06 Jun 26
$85.80 - $138.80

Sugar Daddy Race

Santa Clarita, California
20 Jun 26
$38.10 - $112.30

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

Physical Wellness

Irvine, California
01 Dec 24 - 31 Dec 99
Free

5K Event

Tahoe City, California
30 Jan 25 - 30 Jul 25
Free - $80.50

Vineland Youth Running Club

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

100 miles to Auburn

Auburn, California
01 Jun 25 - 30 Jun 25
$48.70

The Keller Peak Challenge

Running Springs, California
14 Jun 25 - 13 Sep 25
$54.80 - $77.00

Color Run

San Diego, California
28 Jun 25
Free - $15.00

Greenest Fastest Mile

Wilmington, California
04 Jul 25
$27.50 - $38.10

Stars, Stripes, & Sneakers 5K, 10K

Venice Beach, California
05 Jul 25
$32.79 - $38.09

Coveathlon Summer Race Series

Newport Beach, California
10 Jul 25 - 07 Aug 25
$32.80 - $228.90

And Another

San Francisco, California
11 Jul 25
$11.60

Run, Forrest, Run – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
12 Jul 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Summer Lovin Sprint – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
20 Jul 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Santa's Summer Stride – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
26 Jul 25
$26.97 - $41.81

LA Running Club Summer Dayz 5K

Santa Monica, California
31 Jul 25 - 03 Aug 25
$38.10 - $43.40

Monsters of the Deep Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
02 Aug 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Endless Summer Shuffle – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
09 Aug 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Diplo's Run Club - San Francisco - 2025

San Francisco, California
07 Sep 25
$65.38 - $177.49

Running Fence Run - A Celebration of Freedom and Democracy

Cotati, California
13 Sep 25 - 03 Nov 26
$50.00 - $250.00

6th Annual Prostate Cancer Walk

Compton, California
20 Sep 25
$22.20

Run Your Gourd Off!

Wheatland, California
21 Sep 25
$28.13 - $44.10

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa, California
21 Sep 25 - 08 Nov 25
Free - $25.00

Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run

Half Moon Bay, California
21 Sep 25
Free - $48.70

Gateway to Yosemite 5k/10k

Merced, California
21 Sep 25
$22.20 - $40.00

CASA Superhero Run 2025

Lodi, California
27 Sep 25
$38.10

Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles

Pasadena, California
28 Sep 25
Free

Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk

Palo Alto, California
03 Oct 25
$49.00

Cabrillo Beach 5K/10K

San Pedro, California
04 Oct 25
$59.30

North Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival

Delano, California
11 Oct 25
Free - $10.00
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