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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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Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk

Palm Springs, California
08 Nov 25
$29.00 - $45.20

Kennedy Club Fitness Turkey Trot

Paso Robles, California
15 Nov 25
$35.00

City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk

Artesia, California
15 Nov 25
$16.90 - $27.50

Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair 5k/1mile Fun Run ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!! Race day registration available 7am-8:30am in lieu of shirt a shark key chain will be offered!

Newport Beach, California
15 Nov 25
$16.90 - $32.80

Concord California Turkey Trot 5K

Concord, California
27 Nov 25
$5.00 - $119.00

Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

Benicia, California
27 Nov 25
$30.00

Visalia Emergency Aid Race Against Hunger

Visalia, California
27 Nov 25 - 30 Nov 25
$22.70 - $43.90

2025 Cayucos Turkey Trot

Cayucos, California
27 Nov 25
$35.00

9th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch

Rancho Mission Viejo, California
27 Nov 25
$11.60 - $43.40

River Valley's Inaugural Jingle Bell Jog

Yuba City, California
06 Dec 25
$38.10

15th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

American Canyon, California
06 Dec 25
$40.00

Lights for Life 5K

Murrieta, California
13 Dec 25
$30.00 - $40.00

12K's of Christmas

Redding, California
13 Dec 25
$16.90 - $48.70

Santa Run Silicon Valley

San Jose, California
14 Dec 25 - 21 Dec 25
$22.00 - $1,040.00

Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water

Irvine, California
31 Dec 25
$65.00

Have a Heart for Kids 5K Run/Walk

Yuba City, California
01 Jan 26 - 28 Feb 26
$32.80

Free New Year's Day 5k by Chico Running Club

Chico, California
01 Jan 26
Free

Frosty Fun Runs

Redding, California
03 Jan 26 - 28 Feb 26
$32.80

The Running Chicken 2025 10K/5K Fun Run & Walk - Fundraiser for Run 4 Bitti and Brynn Foundation

Santa Margarita, California
04 Jan 26
$48.70

Hope in Every Step 5k

Modesto, California
10 Jan 26
$22.00

Fullerton 5k

Fullerton, California
25 Jan 26
$43.40

THE CREATIVE CENTER FOUNDATION "SUPER BOWL SPRINT"

Visalia, California
08 Feb 26
$32.80

cmX 5K 2026

Long Beach, California
21 Feb 26
$11.60 - $27.50

L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE

Los Angeles, California
28 Feb 26 - 15 Mar 26
$13.72 - $74.14

Lakewood Run

Lakewood, California
07 Mar 26
$27.50 - $133.50

Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk

Fort Bragg, California
14 Mar 26
$11.60 - $48.70

Beer City Halfâ„¢ Long Beach

Long Beach, California
21 Mar 26
$27.50 - $99.05

2026 Cal Tri Lake Perris - 4.5.26

Perris, California
05 Apr 26
Free - $526.00

Morgan Hill AAUW Wildflower Run

Morgan Hill, California
12 Apr 26
$33.86 - $49.76

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half

Ventura, California
18 Apr 26 - 19 Apr 26
$22.19 - $149.39

Badwater Salton Sea, presented by Mount to Coast

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

COVINA FUN RUN XXIX

Covina, California
25 Apr 26
$23.60 - $29.00

Nail the Rail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

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

Dash for disABILITIES Superhero 5K, Walk & Roll

Hesperia, California
25 Apr 26
$29.00 - $39.80

Kerman Almond Festival Scholarship Fun Run/Walk

Kerman, California
02 May 26
$6.80 - $28.00

The 2026 Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival (Expo Registration)

Costa Mesa, California
02 May 26
$33.70 - $125.26

Nurses Rock

San Dimas, California
02 May 26
$32.75 - $39.25

Beer City Halfâ„¢ Sacramento

Sacramento, California
03 May 26
Free - $93.75

2026 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.3.26

Ventura, California
03 May 26
$26.29 - $526.00

Waves & Whales 5K Trail Run

Point Arena, California
09 May 26
$22.20
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