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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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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
16 May 26
$58.63 - $137.98

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The Running Dead 5K Fun Run

Union City, California
19 Oct 25
$20.08 - $27.50
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Kennedy Club Fitness Turkey Trot

Paso Robles, California
15 Nov 25
$35.00

Pie Pursuit

Shafter, California
22 Nov 25
$38.10

Davis Turkey Trot

Davis, California
22 Nov 25
Free - $70.96

2025 Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools

Brentwood, California
24 Nov 25 - 30 Nov 25
$38.10

Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot

Benicia, California
27 Nov 25
$32.80

Ojai Family Fund Turkey Trot

Ojai, California
27 Nov 25
$27.50

Claremont Turkey Trot

CLAREMONT, California
27 Nov 25
$27.50 - $48.70

Chino Valley YMCA Reindeer Romp 5K

Chino, California
06 Dec 25
$27.75 - $49.25

Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief

Irvine, California
13 Dec 25
$33.70

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

Hollywood Sign 8M | 8K | 5K | Kid Trail Run Hike

Los Angeles, California
25 Jan 26
$24.50 - $53.90

Fullerton 5k

Fullerton, California
25 Jan 26
$43.40

THE CREATIVE CENTER FOUNDATION "SUPER BOWL SPRINT"

Visalia, California
08 Feb 26
$32.80

RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race

Long Beach, California
14 Feb 26 - 15 Feb 26
$45.52 - $62.22

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

Fort Bragg Whale Run and Walk

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

Santa Anita Derby Day 5K

Arcadia, California
04 Apr 26
$24.34 - $45.69

10th Antioch Rotary Club Bunny Hop 5K a.k.a. Antioch Rotary BunnyHop "X"

Antioch, California
04 Apr 26
Free - $32.80

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

COVINA FUN RUN XXIX

Covina, California
25 Apr 26
$23.60 - $29.00

Dash for disABILITIES Superhero 5K, Walk & Roll

Hesperia, California
25 Apr 26
$29.00 - $39.80

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

Steps for Strength: Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS)

Campbell, California
02 May 26
$40.00 - $45.00

Kerman Almond Festival Scholarship Fun Run/Walk

Kerman, California
02 May 26
$6.80 - $28.00

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

Juneteenth Freedom Run/Walk

Fresno, California
13 Jun 26 - 19 Jun 26
$49.20

Wild & Free Summer 5K Walk/Run

Paso Robles, California
20 Jun 26
$25.00

2026 Cal Tri Castaic Lake - 6.20.26

Castaic, California
20 Jun 26
Free - $526.00

2026 Cal Tri La Crema - 6.28.26

Guerneville, California
28 Jun 26
$26.29 - $526.00

Run Like a Hero: 4th of July 5k

Chico, California
04 Jul 26
$32.80

2026 Crown City Classic 12K & 5K PRE-SALE!

Coronado, California
04 Jul 26
$16.90 - $43.40

20th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - July 4th 2026

Ladera Ranch, California
04 Jul 26
$8.00 - $60.00

Riverpark 5k Summer Series

Oxnard, California
09 Jul 26 - 23 Jul 26
Free - $54.00
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