Running Races in California found
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Discover your next challenge to take on at findarace, where youβll 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 youβre at the start of your running journey, or youβre a seasoned racer looking to shave seconds off your personal best, youβll 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. Itβs 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 doesnβt 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
Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
Santa BarbaraLa Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaOffer
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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaRun for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, CaliforniaRun for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, CaliforniaCINCO DE MILE 5 QUE- FRESNO 5K
Fresno, CaliforniaSunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival
Costa Mesa, CaliforniaNURSES ROCK Run/Walk
San Dimas, CaliforniaCinco De Meyo Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CaliforniaSoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaFinish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park
Los Angeles, California2026 Cal Tri Ventura - 5.3.26
Ventura, CaliforniaBeer City Halfβ’ Sacramento
Sacramento, CaliforniaSRLA Victory 5K
Los Angeles, CaliforniaCINCO DE MILE HALF MARATHON & OLE 5 QUE - BAKERSFIELD
Bakersfield, CaliforniaCampus Life 5k - The FROZEN 5k!
Fresno, CaliforniaGrizzly Peak Trail Run
Berkeley, CaliforniaYosemite Half Marathon
Bass Lake, California13th Annual Luc's Run
Tuolumne, CaliforniaLa Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaOffer
18% OFF with code: FINDARLEP