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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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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K

Santa Barbara
09 Nov 25
Free - $146.73
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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

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

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2025 Recovery Run

Marina, California
20 Sep 25
$38.10

Smokey Bear Run

Bass Lake, California
20 Sep 25
$28.95 - $50.88

Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Playa Del Rey, California
20 Sep 25
$32.80

Pinoy Runners Norcal 7K / .7M Fun Run

Brisbane, California
20 Sep 25
$20.00 - $60.00

Raz'N Health Fitness Festival

Atwater, California
20 Sep 25
$27.50

Rocky Ridge 2025

San Ramon, California
20 Sep 25

The Great American Pizza Run

Long Beach, California
20 Sep 25
$11.60 - $50.81

Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Canoga Park, California
20 Sep 25
$34.99

Dusty Bottoms Beer Mile

Modesto, California
20 Sep 25
$32.80 - $43.40

The 40th Annual Newark Mile 4k (2025)

Newark, California
20 Sep 25
$22.95

Caruthers District Fair Fun Run/Walk

Caruthers, California
20 Sep 25
$38.10

Salute to Service: Warrior Obstacle Race

Fresno, California
21 Sep 25
$49.00

The Village's Fifth Annual Miles for Mamas Walk/Run-Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California
21 Sep 25
$43.40

Run with the Pack - Harvest Moon Run 5K, 10K

Santa Monica, California
21 Sep 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Jurassic Jaunt – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
21 Sep 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Eureka Schools Foundation Fund Run

Granite Bay, California
21 Sep 25
$20.00 - $45.00

Alameda Island Running Festival

Alameda, California
21 Sep 25
$54.00 - $107.00

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach, California
21 Sep 25
$10.00 - $35.00

Run Your Gourd Off!

Wheatland, California
21 Sep 25
$28.13 - $44.10

Gateway to Yosemite 5k/10k

Merced, California
21 Sep 25
$20.00 - $40.00

Half Moon Bay Beach Safety Run

Half Moon Bay, California
21 Sep 25
Free - $54.00

WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run

Los Angeles, California
21 Sep 25
Free - $64.60

Lemon Run presented by the Goleta Education Foundation

Goleta, California
21 Sep 25
$11.60 - $32.80

Chingona Fest Campout

Pearblossom, California
26 Sep 25
$149.40

National Singles Day: Singles & Friends Running Club SAN FRANCISCO

San Mateo, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike

Napa, California
27 Sep 25
Free

Dove Dash & Dog Dash: 1K/5K Walk/Run & Pancake Breakfast

Trabuco Canyon, California
27 Sep 25
$33.63 - $49.64

310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Santa Monica, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $43.40

St. Agnes Friends of the Poor Walk

Concord, California
27 Sep 25
Free

National Singles Day: Singles & Friends Running Club SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee SAN FRANCISCO

San Mateo, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Rivalry Run

Tulare, California
27 Sep 25
$22.70

National Singles Day: Singles & Friends Running Club LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Together We Stand 5K Walk / Run

Temecula, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $43.40

The Fifth Dimension Glow Run: A Race Beyond Time & Space

Long Beach, California
27 Sep 25
$43.40 - $48.70

Cloverdale Hoptoberfest 4Miler + Run & Chug Challenge

Cloverdale, California
27 Sep 25
$27.50 - $107.00

The Aloha Run

Clovis, California
27 Sep 25
$43.90 - $49.20

National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Spartan Obstacle Race!

Lake Elsinore, California
27 Sep 25
$90.00

National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
27 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70
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