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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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Silicon Valley PRIDE 3rd Annual 5K & 10K

San Jose, California
20 Jun 26
$27.50 - $48.70
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Rock & Run

Aromas, California
12 Oct 25
$27.50

Lake Evans Triathlon, 5k & 10k

Bakersfield, California
12 Oct 25
$49.20 - $1,051.50

Gobble Ghoul and Holly Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
12 Oct 25
$35.97 - $42.33

Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders

Roseville, California
12 Oct 25
$11.60 - $27.50

Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
12 Oct 25
$42.33 - $52.93

The Race for a Healthier World 5K

Anaheim, California
17 Oct 25
$75.00

SPACEROCK Trail Race

Aqua Dulce, California
18 Oct 25
$85.80 - $165.30

International Sloth Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half

Canoga Park, California
18 Oct 25
$34.99

Ruff Run California 2025

Phelan, California
18 Oct 25
$54.00 - $75.20

Break Free Run

Folsom, California
18 Oct 25
$28.13 - $49.43

Diablo Summit Stomp 2025

Walnut Creek, California
18 Oct 25

International Sloth Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Santa Monica, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $52.94

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Mud Run

San Bernardino, California
18 Oct 25
$15.00 - $200.00

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Santa Monica, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Lake Hodges Trail Festival

San Diego, California
18 Oct 25 - 19 Oct 25
$16.90 - $133.50

The Donut Fun Run 2025!

Alameda, California
18 Oct 25
$48.70

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Fiesta Walk/Run

Reedley, California
18 Oct 25
$12.50 - $28.95

Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge

Palm Springs, California
18 Oct 25
$43.40 - $59.30

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $52.94

USACE SPL 5K

Corona, California
18 Oct 25
$38.10

Run Against Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Space Race Run

La Canada, California
18 Oct 25
$48.70 - $54.00

International Sloth Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $48.70

MCRD San Diego Boot Camp Challenge

San Diego, California
18 Oct 25
$43.40 - $191.80

10th Annual Combat Cancer Walk

Corona, California
18 Oct 25
Free - $27.50

11th Annual Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Elk Grove, California
18 Oct 25
$45.00

International Sloth Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
18 Oct 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K

San Jose, California
18 Oct 25
$44.00

The Ghostly Gallup – 5K, 10K, 10 Miler, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
19 Oct 25
$26.97 - $41.81

The Running Dead 5K Fun Run

Union City, California
19 Oct 25
$20.08 - $27.50

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Bakersfield, California
19 Oct 25
$28.56 - $79.44

SD HipHop 5k

San Diego, California
19 Oct 25
Free - $38.10

The Fresno Donut Run

Fresno, California
19 Oct 25
$27.50 - $44.46

SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint 5K

San Diego, California
19 Oct 25
$27.75 - $54.25

Rosenthal Haunted Wine Run 5k

Malibu, California
19 Oct 25
$43.99

Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 19th, 2025

Chico, California
19 Oct 25
$85.80

Cycle of Hope

Dublin, California
19 Oct 25
Free - $120.00

Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2025 THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

Beverly Hills, California
19 Oct 25
$16.90 - $43.40
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