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
Crown City Classic 12K & 5K
Coronado, CaliforniaOffer
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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CaliforniaA Snail's Pace x Adidas Sunset 5000
Santa Ana, CaliforniaCoronado Rotary Low Tide Ride & Stride
Coronado, CaliforniaMICHE 5K RUN
Fresno, CaliforniaTiny Tickers Trot 5K Run/Walk
Chico, CaliforniaAlien Run β 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon
Long Beach, CaliforniaAwesome 80's Run
San Diego, CaliforniaTropic Thunder Trot - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Venice Beach, CaliforniaMICHE 5K RUN (BAKERSFIELD)
Bakersfield, CaliforniaIRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile
IRVINE, CaliforniaSan Diego 4th of July 5k
San Diego, California2025 YMCA Run In The Parks 5K & Kid's Race
Laguna Niguel, CaliforniaPalisades Will Rogers 5K Run in Venice
Venice, CaliforniaFolsom Firecracker Race
Folsom, CaliforniaClaremont Freedom 5K
Claremont, CaliforniaSURF CITY RUN
Huntington Beach, CaliforniaHRC Rotary 4th of July 5K Family Fun Run
Rodeo, CaliforniaAlameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.
Alameda, CaliforniaRalph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids Run
Irvine, CaliforniaFreedom Run
Fresno, California19th Annual Freedom Run on the Ranch - July 4th 2025
Ladera Ranch, CaliforniaChester 4th of July Fun Run
Chester, CaliforniaRed, White, and Run β 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon
Long Beach, CaliforniaCrown City Classic 12K & 5K
Coronado, CaliforniaOffer
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