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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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USS Hornet Twilight 5k

Alameda, California
06 Jun 25
$43.40

70th Annual Fontana Days Run

Fontana, California
07 Jun 25
$18.20 - $74.36

Father's Day Fun Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
14 Jun 25
$32.80 - $52.94

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

Los Angeles, California
14 Jun 25
$32.80 - $52.94

The Keller Peak Challenge

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

Lucy in the Sky with Runners – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
15 Jun 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Summer Extravaganza Run – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
21 Jun 25
$26.97 - $41.81

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

Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run

Hermosa Beach, California
02 Aug 25
$32.80

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

Race Thru the Redwoods

Felton, California
17 Aug 25
$39.00 - $64.60

AFNA Walk & Run - SF Bay Area

San Jose, California
24 Aug 25
$22.20 - $48.70

Kids Walk

Loma Linda, California
01 Sep 25 - 30 Sep 25
Free - $16.90

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

Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run Walk

San Diego, California
14 Sep 25
$32.80

Kern Cancer Run/Walk and Festival 2025

Bakersfield, California
20 Sep 25
Free - $10.00

Run Your Gourd Off!

Wheatland, California
21 Sep 25
$28.13 - $44.10

Gateway to Yosemite 5k/10k

Merced, California
21 Sep 25
$22.20 - $38.10

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 - $60.00

Cabrillo Beach 5K/10K

San Pedro, California
04 Oct 25
$59.30

2025 Lace'n It Up 5k Fun Run and Celebration Walk

Bakersfield, California
04 Oct 25
$16.90 - $38.10

RunningForCure

Laguna Beach, California
11 Oct 25
$125.00

Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Elk Grove, California
18 Oct 25
$48.70

Whittier Spooktacular 5K

Whittier, California
25 Oct 25
$27.50 - $43.40

San Diego - HFTC 5k

San Diego, California
25 Oct 25
Free

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, California
01 Nov 25
$5.00 - $25.00

2025 PRE-SALE Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
01 Nov 25
$31.74 - $84.74

Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon 5k

Tulare, California
08 Nov 25
Free

2nd Annual Dia De Los Muertos Pina 5K/Kids Run

San Jose, California
08 Nov 25
$5.00 - $35.00
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