Running Races in California found
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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
La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaOffer
18% OFF with code: FINDARLEP
The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race
Friant, CaliforniaBeer City Halfâ„¢ Long Beach
Long Beach, CaliforniaBakersfield Marathon
Bakersfield, CaliforniaModesto Marathon
Modesto, CaliforniaUnited Health Centers Foundation Fun Run
Fresno, CaliforniaRUNTHROUGH LONG BEACH 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON RACE WEEKEND
Long Beach, Los Angeles CountyGolden State 5K
San Francisco, CaliforniaAlways Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaSilver Moon Race: Kings River
Reedley, CaliforniaRun LA "City of Angels" - Spring 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAlways Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAlways Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CaliforniaAlways Hope Easter Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaSPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run
Castro Valley, CaliforniaBedrock Valley Trail Runs
Hemet, California3rd Annual Porterville 5K/10K Trail Run
Porterville, CaliforniaBadwater Salton Sea, presented by Mount to Coast
Borrego Springs, CaliforniaRamona Wine Country 5K
Ramona, CaliforniaRun for the Planet - Earth Day Celebration 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaHorseshoe Lake Trail Run
La Honda, CaliforniaMountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half
Ventura, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaRunning Is For The Birds
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaRun for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaNail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Shasta Lake, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, CaliforniaMove4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson's, Dystonia, & Movement Disorders
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaCoffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaNURSES ROCK Run/Walk
San Dimas, CaliforniaThe Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaSoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaFinish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CaliforniaBeer City Halfâ„¢ Sacramento
Sacramento, CaliforniaSRLA Victory 5K
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCampus Life 5k - The FROZEN 5k!
Fresno, CaliforniaGrizzly Peak Trail Run
Berkeley, CaliforniaYosemite Half Marathon
Bass Lake, CaliforniaLa Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaOffer
18% OFF with code: FINDARLEP