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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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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
25 Apr 26
$32.80 - $48.70
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SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run

Woodside, California
31 Aug 25
Free - $85.80

Kids Walk

Loma Linda, California
01 Sep 25 - 30 Sep 25
Free - $16.90

Davis Labor Day Run

Davis, California
01 Sep 25
$16.90 - $48.70

Disneyland® Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025

Anaheim, California
05 Sep 25 - 11 Sep 25
$138.80 - $284.50

San Diego 5K SCADaddle for Research

San Diego, California
05 Sep 25
$43.40 - $85.80

Graniterock River Run

Hollister, California
06 Sep 25
$27.50 - $54.00

Miles For Mentorship

Tulare, California
06 Sep 25
Free - $38.10

LASD PINK PATCH 5K RUN/WALK

San Dimas, California
06 Sep 25 - 31 Oct 25
$48.70 - $54.00

Resilience Run

Fontana, California
06 Sep 25
$38.10

Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K

Van Nuys, California
06 Sep 25
$11.60 - $48.70

9/11 Run to Remember

Clovis, California
06 Sep 25
$46.80 - $54.75

Run With The Lions

Live Oak, California
06 Sep 25
$41.70

Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run

Gilroy, California
06 Sep 25
$54.00

LSA's Run Home 2025

Los Gatos, California
06 Sep 25
$54.00

FIESTA 10K & MILE RUN

Fresno, California
07 Sep 25
$28.00 - $49.20

Teal Steps Ovarian Cancer Walk

Coronado, California
07 Sep 25
$22.20 - $48.70

Diablo Trail Run

Clayton, California
07 Sep 25
Free - $85.80

Cancer Champions Walk-Run-Roll

West Sacramento, California
07 Sep 25
$40.22 - $45.52

Mammoth Bar Trail Runs

Auburn, California
07 Sep 25
$63.54 - $95.34

Give Back Lead Forward Virtual Run/Walk/Bike 2025

Mountain View, California
09 Sep 25 - 10 Oct 25
$32.79 - $212.99

Mammoth BUFF - Beer Mile Run

Mammoth Lakes, California
12 Sep 25
$32.80

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Running Fence Run - Celebrating Christo & Jeanne-Claude's "Running Fence" - a 24.5-mile fabric fence in Sonoma & Marin Counties installed in September 1976

Cotati, California
13 Sep 25
Free - $50.00

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

10K On The Bay

Hayward, California
13 Sep 25
$27.50 - $54.00

Earth and Sky Fall Equinox Run 5K, 10k, & Half Marathon

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

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Pincushion Hill Climb

Friant, California
13 Sep 25
$46.58 - $51.88

Runvana: A Totally 90s Grunge Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
13 Sep 25
$35.97 - $46.57

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES

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

2025 Gold Country Run 10K, 5K and Kids K Presented by Marshall

El Dorado Hills, California
13 Sep 25
$11.60 - $43.40

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event

Long Beach, California
13 Sep 25
$11.60 - $38.10

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94

LA Kings 5K

Redondo Beach, California
13 Sep 25
$45.20 - $77.60

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Race The Wave

Santa Cruz, California
13 Sep 25
$20.00

Freedom Running Last Man Standing Event

Clovis, California
13 Sep 25
Free

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $52.94
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