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Half Marathons found in California

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Half Marathons in California 2025 - 2026

The most comprehensive list of Half Marathons in and near California in 2025 - 2026. Find your perfect race!

Thinking about taking on a half marathon in California? It’s a distance that challenges your endurance while offering a real sense of achievement, and there’s no shortage of events to keep you motivated.

Across the state, you’ll find coastal routes with ocean breezes, mountain courses with rolling climbs, and city races with lively crowds. Los Angeles half marathons often include post-race festivals and live entertainment, adding to the day’s buzz. San Francisco events might test your legs on the hills, but the views are worth every step. If you’re aiming for a personal best, San Diego half marathons offer some of the fastest, flattest courses in the country.

Most races feature pace groups, aid stations stocked with hydration and fuel, and clear course markings. You can expect professional race management, from packet pickup at expos to on-course medical support. Cutoff times are usually around 3 to 3.5 hours, giving plenty of space for a steady run while keeping the event moving.

Take a look at the listings above to compare course profiles, registration fees, and race dates. With events nearly every weekend during the season, it’s easy to find a half marathon that fits your training plans.

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Race Calendar: Half Marathons found in California

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Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch

San Ramon, California
26 Oct 25
Free - $101.70
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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
01 Nov 25
Free - $158.94
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La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

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

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Pinkathon 2025 Virtual and In-Person Challenge for Breast Cancer!

Any Place in the World!, California
01 May 25 - 31 Oct 25
Free - $27.50

Long Beach, CA Galloway Training Program

Long Beach, California
07 Jun 25 - 04 Oct 25
$100.00 - $120.00

Noyo Headlands Race

Fort Bragg, California
09 Aug 25
$10.80 - $72.60

Sundae Funday - Ice Cream Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
10 Aug 25
$39.15 - $53.99

SAR Wild Run

Shaver Lake, California
10 Aug 25
$60.05 - $97.15

Howl at the Moon – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
10 Aug 25
$31.21 - $46.05

Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Oakland, California
16 Aug 25
Free - $85.80

Beer City Half™ SLAM

Fremont, California
16 Aug 25
$27.50 - $109.65

The TRON Night Run: Neon Grid 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Canoga Park, California
16 Aug 25
$32.79

Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
16 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

The Cookie Dash Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
16 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

One Love Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
23 Aug 25
$26.97 - $41.81

Californian Dreamin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
24 Aug 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Labor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Labor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, California
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Labor Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

San Diego, California
30 Aug 25
$32.80 - $52.94

SPASM Crystal Springs Trail Run

Woodside, California
31 Aug 25
Free - $85.80

Disneyland® Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025

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

Diablo Trail Run

Clayton, California
07 Sep 25
Free - $85.80

Mammoth Bar Trail Runs

Auburn, California
07 Sep 25
$63.54 - $95.34

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

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

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates LOS ANGELES

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

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 SAN DIEGO

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

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

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

National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates SAN FRANCISCO

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

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 SACRAMENTO

Sacramento, California
13 Sep 25
$32.80 - $48.70

Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

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

Totally 80's Fast Times in Huntington Beach 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
14 Sep 25
$11.60 - $57.17

Pirates Plunder – 5K, 10K, 10-miler, and Half Marathon

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

Oh my Gourd - Falling for Miles 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
14 Sep 25
$32.79 - $42.33

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

Canoga Park, California
20 Sep 25
$34.99

Harvest Moon Trot – 5K, 10k, and Half Marathon

Santa Monica, California
20 Sep 25

Booty Dash: A Race for the Gold - Pirate Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Long Beach, California
20 Sep 25
$32.79 - $42.33

Rocky Ridge 2025

San Ramon, California
20 Sep 25
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