# Running Races in California (2026)

> 1026 upcoming running races across California — 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons and ultras.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/california

## Races

- **[San Francisco Aloha Run](https://runthis.run/event/rr-115132-san-francisco-aloha-run)** — Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM PDT · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[2026 Rotary Club of Los Gatos Great Race](https://runthis.run/event/rr-139459-2026-rotary-club-of-los-gatos-great-race)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM PDT · Los Gatos, CA · 4.0 mi / 1 mile / 2.0 mi
- **[Carmel Valley Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rr-114444-carmel-valley-trail-race)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:45 AM PDT · San Diego, CA · 10.0 mi / 10K / 5K
- **[Clo Cow Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rr-115095-clo-cow-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:30 AM PDT · Petaluma, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[2026 BINATIONAL RACE](https://runthis.run/event/rr-111897-2026-binational-race)** — Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 6:50 AM PDT · San Diego, CA · Marathon / 10K / 7.5 mi
- **[Mermaid Trail Run - 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rr-112645-mermaid-trail-run-2026)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 8:00 AM PST · Woodside, CA · Marathon / 9.0 mi / 6.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rr-112916-santa-barbara-half-marathon-5k)** — Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 7:00 AM PST · Santa Barbara, CA · Marathon / 5K
- **[Berkeley Half Marathon 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rr-113465-berkeley-half-marathon-2026)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM PST · Berkeley, CA · 1000 m / 5K / Marathon / 10K
- **[ENCINITAS TURKEY TROT 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rr-118696-encinitas-turkey-trot-2026)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 7:30 AM PST · Encinitas, CA · 5K / 10K / 1000 m
- **[Bank of Marin Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rr-125465-bank-of-marin-turkey-trot)** — Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM PST · Novato, CA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[Black Mtn Turkey Burner](https://runthis.run/event/rr-114446-black-mtn-turkey-burner)** — Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 7:30 AM PST · San Diego, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[No Boundaries Beginner's 5K & 10K Training | 2026 Season](https://runthis.run/event/rr-112832-no-boundaries-beginners-5k-10k-training-2026-season)** — Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM PST · Sacramento, CA
- **[Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rr-114445-dixon-lake-10-10-trail-race)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 7:30 AM PST · Escondido, CA · 10.0 mi / 10K / 5K
- **[Del Dios Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rr-115453-del-dios-trail-race)** — Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · 6:30 AM PST · Escondido, CA · 31.1 mi / Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[RSD EVENTS](https://runthis.run/event/rr-118364-rsd-events)** — Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 11:59 PM PST · CA
- **[San Pasqual Valley Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rr-116409-san-pasqual-valley-trail-race)** — Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · 6:30 AM PST · Escondido, CA · 20.0 mi / Marathon / 10K
- **[Women's Half Marathon San Diego 2027](https://runthis.run/event/rr-117859-womens-half-marathon-san-diego-2027)** — Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · 7:00 AM PST · San Diego, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Way Too Cool 50K & 10 Mile Endurance Runs 2027](https://runthis.run/event/rr-118078-way-too-cool-50k-10-mile-endurance-runs-2027)** — Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · 8:00 AM PST · Cool, CA · 31.1 mi
- **[2027 Shamrock'n Weekend](https://runthis.run/event/rr-117250-2027-shamrockn-weekend)** — Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 8:00 AM PST · West Sacramento, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[2027 Moonlight Beach Half Marathon, 10k & 6k](https://runthis.run/event/rr-118793-2027-moonlight-beach-half-marathon-10k-6k)** — Sun, Mar 14, 2027 · 6:15 AM PDT · Encinitas, CA · 10K / Marathon / 3.7 mi
- **[Bimbo Virtual Global Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-96182-bimbo-virtual-global-race)** — Mon, Sep 21, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Choose Your Location (Virtual Race), CA · 5K / 10K
- **[AERC Mileage Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208493-aerc-mileage-challenge)** — Tue, Sep 22, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Auburn, CA · 100.0 mi
- **[PJRC Virtual 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212227-pjrc-virtual-5k)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Dana Point, CA · 5K / Marathon
- **[HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #3](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214567-hart-park-after-work-5k-and-mtb-series-race-3)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bakersfield, CA · 5K / 6.0 mi
- **[Backyard BBQ Bash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214901-backyard-bbq-bash)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[Coastal Canyon League XC Meet 2](https://runthis.run/event/rs-215342-coastal-canyon-league-xc-meet-2)** — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Oak Park, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165011-palo-alto-weekly-moonlight-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Palo Alto, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[33rd YMCA Stair Climb & Urban Hike](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208088-33rd-ymca-stair-climb-urban-hike)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Los Angeles, CA
- **[Romantic Beach Picnic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211402-romantic-beach-picnic)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[Sonic in Concert](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211515-sonic-in-concert)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA
- **[Sixth Annual A-7 Corsair II Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-108418-sixth-annual-a-7-corsair-ii-memorial-5k-run-walk-virtual)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Any Town, CA · 5K
- **[Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K and Color Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133874-hyundai-hope-on-wheels-5k-and-color-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fountain Valley, CA · 5K
- **[The 3rd Annual Bakersfield Waffle Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142858-the-3rd-annual-bakersfield-waffle-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bakersfield, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[2026 Vintage Festival Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149876-2026-vintage-festival-fun-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Sonoma, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166383-building-dreams-southland-regional-association-of-realtors-5)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Van Nuys, CA · 5K
- **[Overdose Awareness 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168507-overdose-awareness-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Playa Del Rey, CA · 5K
- **[Full Moon Night Hike](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168948-full-moon-night-hike)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA
- **[Blazin' Eagles 5K Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181882-blazin-eagles-5k-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Modesto, CA · 1 mile / 5K
- **[JP's Backyard Ultra/Hike, The Final Edition](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182778-jps-backyard-ultra-hike-the-final-edition)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Napa, CA · 33.0 mi
- **[SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk St. Finbar](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185922-svdp-friends-of-the-poor-walk-st-finbar)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burbank, CA · 644 m
- **[Caruthers District Fair Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187363-caruthers-district-fair-fun-run-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Caruthers, CA · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Together We Stand 5K Walk / Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187387-together-we-stand-5k-walk-run)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Temecula, CA · 5K
- **[SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk St. John Eudes](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189780-svdp-friends-of-the-poor-walk-st-john-eudes)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burbank, CA · 805 m
- **[Friends of the Poor Walk Our Lady of Lourdes](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190979-friends-of-the-poor-walk-our-lady-of-lourdes)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burbank, CA · 1 mile
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198124-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-los-angeles)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198430-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-los-angeles)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Los Angeles, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk and Kids Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198808-the-great-pumpkin-race-5k-10k-run-walk-and-kids-race)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Visalia, CA · 10K / 5K
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199691-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-sacramento)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199694-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-san-diego)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-199696-oktoberfest-run-5k-10k-13-1-san-francisco)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200199-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-sacramento)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Sacramento, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200201-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-san-diego)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200204-run-for-donuts-5k-10k-13-1-san-francisco)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Francisco, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[Vineyard Stomp 5K - Wise Villa Winery & Restaurant](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209191-vineyard-stomp-5k-wise-villa-winery-restaurant)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lincoln, CA · 5K
- **[Unicorn Dash 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210150-unicorn-dash-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Shingle Springs, CA · 5K
- **[SVdP Santa Sophia Conference - Friends of the Poor® Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211213-svdp-santa-sophia-conference-friends-of-the-poor-walk)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Spring Valley, CA
- **[Friends for Special Needs (FFSN) Walkathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211916-friends-for-special-needs-ffsn-walkathon)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Irvine, CA · 1.8 mi
- **[Hike 4 Mike 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212165-hike-4-mike-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Los Angeles, CA · 5K
- **[LASAA Mug Run - Parks Bureau](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212220-lasaa-mug-run-parks-bureau)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Castaic, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk St. Bede the Venerable](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212226-svdp-friends-of-the-poor-walk-st-bede-the-venerable)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burbank, CA · 805 m
- **[SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk St. John Baptist de la Salle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212343-svdp-friends-of-the-poor-walk-st-john-baptist-de-la-salle)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burbank, CA · 805 m
- **[ELEVÉ OUTSIDE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214183-elev-outside)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Corona, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Spartan Trail San Jose Shakeout Run — Everyone Welcome!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214250-spartan-trail-san-jose-shakeout-run-everyone-welcome)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Campbell, CA · 5K
- **[SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk Holy Redeemer - St James](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214570-svdp-friends-of-the-poor-walk-holy-redeemer-st-james)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burbank, CA · 805 m
- **[Ascot Hills Challenge 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-61396-ascot-hills-challenge-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Los Angeles, CA · 5K
- **[Be The Light 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64752-be-the-light-5k)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Valencia, CA · 10K / 5K
- **[CASA Superhero Run 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-94012-casa-superhero-run-2026)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lodi, CA · 5K
- **[2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans at Las Positas College](https://runthis.run/event/rs-99268-2-2-for-22-challenge-for-veterans-at-las-positas-college)** — Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Livermore, CA
- **[Auburn Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119937-auburn-half-marathon)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Auburn, CA · 13.6 mi / 7.6 mi / 3.4 mi / Marathon
- **[Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130420-bimbo-global-race-los-angeles)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Pasadena, CA · 10K / 5K
- **[Ryan Bowers You Are Not Alone Suicide Prevention Run Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132394-ryan-bowers-you-are-not-alone-suicide-prevention-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · 4.2 mi
- **[The Retro Run – 5K, 10k, 10m, and Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146638-the-retro-run-5k-10k-10m-and-half-marathon)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / 10.0 mi / Marathon
- **[The Christian K. West Youth Foundation's 4th Annual Memorial Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-149474-the-christian-k-west-youth-foundations-4th-annual-memorial-r)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Lake View Terrace, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[KCF Calabasas 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167897-kcf-calabasas-5k-run)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Calabasas, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Forest Lawn Employee 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168437-forest-lawn-employee-5k-walk-run)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Glendale, CA · 5K
- **[Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184757-barra-of-mendocino-harvest-celebration-run-5k)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Redwood Valley, CA · 5K
- **[Take Me to Your Pizza : Alien Dash 5K. 10K. Half Marathon Sponsored by Domino's Pizza](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185250-take-me-to-your-pizza-alien-dash-5k-10k-half-marathon-sponso)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon / 1 mile
- **[10K On The Bay](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187368-10k-on-the-bay)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hayward, CA · 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[Santa Cruz Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198298-santa-cruz-triathlon)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Santa Cruz, CA · 31.0 mi / 15.0 mi / 25.0 mi / 4.0 mi
- **[Miles for Inclusion 5K (Walk, Jog or Run)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208379-miles-for-inclusion-5k-walk-jog-or-run)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Porter Ranch, CA · 5K
- **[Paws On Patrol 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209065-paws-on-patrol-5k)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Atwater, CA · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[MIRAMAR AIR SHOW](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212192-miramar-air-show)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA
- **[T2 Triathlon Anniversary Triathlon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213866-t2-triathlon-anniversary-triathlon)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Long Beach, CA · 15.0 mi
- **[24th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education](https://runthis.run/event/rs-4790-24th-annual-mrc-mef-run-for-education)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Martinez, CA · 5K
- **[SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-52901-socals-tiki-beach-5k-10k-run-walk)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Huntington Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Tri to Inspire](https://runthis.run/event/rs-99865-tri-to-inspire)** — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Santa Rosa, CA · 12.3 mi / 4.1 mi
- **[Heartfelt Fun & Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114128-heartfelt-fun-run)** — Tue, Sep 29, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Petaluma, CA · 5K
- **[6th Annual Dia de los Muertos 50 Mile Challenge!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114787-6th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-50-mile-challenge)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · livermore, CA · 50.0 mi
- **[Tierra del Sol Virtual Walk n' Roll 5K/10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168780-tierra-del-sol-virtual-walk-n-roll-5k-10k)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Sunland, CA · 5K
- **[STEM Girls RUN the World](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188090-stem-girls-run-the-world)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Francisco, CA · 5K
- **[Letters from Jack](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213046-letters-from-jack)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[Bleach Shirts and Caramel Apples](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213049-bleach-shirts-and-caramel-apples)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[HART PARK AFTER WORK 5K and MTB SERIES RACE #4](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214723-hart-park-after-work-5k-and-mtb-series-race-4)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bakersfield, CA · 6.0 mi / 5K / 9.0 mi
- **[2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Ride - 29th Annual!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-76119-2026-santa-cruz-sunrise-rotary-ride-29th-annual)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Santa Cruz, CA · 200.0 mi
- **[SGRAIL Marin - Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-109870-sgrail-marin-triathlon-trail-half-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Rafael, CA · 32.0 mi / Marathon / 45.1 mi
- **[Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210519-tehachapi-summit-challenge-weekend-on-the-rocks)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Tehachapi, CA · 6.0 mi / 12.0 mi / 7.0 mi / 8.0 mi / 20.0 mi
- **[Pink & Purple Glow Yoga](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213132-pink-purple-glow-yoga)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134969-central-park-invitational-2026-open-race)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Huntington Beach, CA · 3.0 mi
- **[Frida Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136013-frida-fun-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Fresno, CA · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[SEB Mud Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-150705-seb-mud-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Castaic, CA · 4.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[Awesome 80's Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162926-awesome-80s-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164377-grizzly-gravel-century-charity-ride)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · North Fork, CA · 60.0 mi / 100.0 mi / 68.0 mi / 25.0 mi
- **[Pink October Race for Awareness 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167551-pink-october-race-for-awareness-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Yuba City, CA · 5K
- **[49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-172540-49th-annual-manhattan-beach-10k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Manhattan Beach, CA · 10K
- **[Friends of the Poor Walk at OLG Encino](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187454-friends-of-the-poor-walk-at-olg-encino)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Encino, CA · 2.7 mi
- **[Trip to: Universal Studios Horror Nights](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188049-trip-to-universal-studios-horror-nights)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[Orange County Empower Walk & 5K Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191873-orange-county-empower-walk-5k-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Silverado, CA · 5K
- **[Mean Girls 5K, 10K & Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196076-mean-girls-5k-10k-half-marathon)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Canoga Park, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Cirque Series - Mt Baldy, CA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202132-cirque-series-mt-baldy-ca)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Mt Baldy, CA · 9.1 mi
- **[Beginner Sailing October 3/4](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206021-beginner-sailing-october-3-4)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA
- **[Oktoberfest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206928-oktoberfest-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Clovis, CA · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[3rd Annual 5k Honor and Remember Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206929-3rd-annual-5k-honor-and-remember-walk-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 5K
- **[Palm Desert Torch Relay](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207151-palm-desert-torch-relay)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Palm Desert, CA · 5K
- **[Pacific Christian Center Run for Freedom](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208741-pacific-christian-center-run-for-freedom)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Santa Maria, CA · 5K
- **[Bike The Bay The TACO Way 2026!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209234-bike-the-bay-the-taco-way-2026)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · 25.0 mi
- **[St. Paul the Apostle Chino Hills 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209616-st-paul-the-apostle-chino-hills-5k)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Chino Hills, CA · 5K
- **[Glow for the Goal](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210177-glow-for-the-goal)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Palmdale, CA · 5K
- **[21st Annual Garin Park XC Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211891-21st-annual-garin-park-xc-challenge)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Hayward, CA · 5K
- **[Zombie Invasion SLO 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212238-zombie-invasion-slo-2026)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Luis Obispo, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[SVdP Yolo Metro District Walk for the Poor](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212359-svdp-yolo-metro-district-walk-for-the-poor)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Sacramento, CA
- **[Trip to: Universal's Horror Nights](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213168-trip-to-universals-horror-nights)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[Fiesta Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-23689-fiesta-walk-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Reedley, CA · 6.0 mi / 805 m / 2.0 mi / 402 m / 193 m
- **[2026 Lace'n It Up 5k Run/Walk & Celebration Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-62660-2026-lacen-it-up-5k-run-walk-celebration-walk)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bakersfield, CA · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Cypress Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-86845-cypress-run)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Cypress, CA · 5K
- **[Peace Officer Memorial Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-108240-peace-officer-memorial-run)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Modesto, CA · Marathon / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Palos Verdes Trails 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130362-palos-verdes-trails-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA · 5K
- **[Run by the Sea](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136333-run-by-the-sea)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Santa Cruz, CA · 2.5 mi / 7.5 mi / Marathon
- **[Redding Breakfast Lions Turtle Bay Run 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142174-redding-breakfast-lions-turtle-bay-run-2026)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Redding, CA · Marathon / 10K / 2.0 mi
- **[Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-146641-hallo-thanks-mas-dash-5k-10k-and-half-marathon)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[AFNA Walk & Run - SF Bay Area](https://runthis.run/event/rs-158995-afna-walk-run-sf-bay-area)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Jose, CA · 5K / 10K
- **[Reyes Adobe Days "RAD" 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165694-reyes-adobe-days-rad-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Agoura Hills, CA · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Fox Fall Classic - Lake Los Carneros](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190117-fox-fall-classic-lake-los-carneros)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Goleta, CA · 5K / 2.2 mi / 1 mile
- **[Mammoth Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200104-mammoth-run)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Moorpark, CA · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[Never Say Die Run Goonies 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-202418-never-say-die-run-goonies-5k-10k-half-marathon-an-80s-advent)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Long Beach, CA · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Napa Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-20558-napa-half-marathon)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Napa, CA · Marathon / 6.5 mi
- **[Run Like A Girl 5K Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210190-run-like-a-girl-5k-fun-run)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Modesto, CA · 5K
- **[KREW x CICLOVIA 3K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212132-krew-x-ciclovia-3k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Salinas, CA · 1.9 mi
- **[Strong Mind 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213237-strong-mind-5k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Long Beach, CA · 5K
- **[Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-27824-judgment-day-half-marathon-10k-5k-run-walk)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bakersfield, CA · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Cindy's Race 10 Mile |10k | 6K | Kid's 1K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-77956-cindys-race-10-mile-10k-6k-kids-1k)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Santa Rosa, CA · 10.0 mi / 10K / 3.7 mi / 1000 m
- **[9th Annual Running with the Angels - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78593-9th-annual-running-with-the-angels-pregnancy-and-infant-loss)** — Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Bakersfield, CA · 5K
- **[Toddler Tuesday: Not So Scary Sensory](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213190-toddler-tuesday-not-so-scary-sensory)** — Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA
- **[Pink and Purple Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213302-pink-and-purple-run-walk)** — Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Coronado, CA
- **[2026 Foundation for ALL Reed Schools](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135975-2026-foundation-for-all-reed-schools)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Tiburon, CA · 1046 m / 1 mile
- **[Pink and Purple Golf Tournament](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213298-pink-and-purple-golf-tournament)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA
- **[Aim High With Charge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113761-aim-high-with-charge)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Morgan Hill, CA
- **[BOLD BREAKTHROUGHS 2026 CSNK2A1 Foundation "Move Your Way" Challenge](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117206-bold-breakthroughs-2026-csnk2a1-foundation-move-your-way-cha)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Burlingame, CA · 1 mile
- **[Scarecrow 2.0](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117617-scarecrow-2-0)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Exeter, CA · 2.0 mi / 10K / 100 m / 805 m
- **[Bikes & Beers San Diego](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117884-bikes-beers-san-diego)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA · 45.0 mi / 30.0 mi / 15.0 mi
- **[San Bernardino County Sheriff's Mud Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122933-san-bernardino-county-sheriffs-mud-run)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · San Bernardino, CA · 1000 m / 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 1026 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/california)._

## Races by distance in California

- [5K races in California (801)](https://runthis.run/races/california/5k.md)
- [10K races in California (492)](https://runthis.run/races/california/10k.md)
- [Half Marathon races in California (321)](https://runthis.run/races/california/half-marathon.md)
- [Marathon races in California (55)](https://runthis.run/races/california/marathon.md)
- [Ultra races in California (80)](https://runthis.run/races/california/ultra.md)

## Races by city in California

- [San Diego, CA (98)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-diego.md)
- [Long Beach, CA (78)](https://runthis.run/races/california/long-beach.md)
- [Los Angeles, CA (70)](https://runthis.run/races/california/los-angeles.md)
- [Sacramento, CA (43)](https://runthis.run/races/california/sacramento.md)
- [San Francisco, CA (38)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-francisco.md)
- [Bakersfield, CA (27)](https://runthis.run/races/california/bakersfield.md)
- [Coronado, CA (22)](https://runthis.run/races/california/coronado.md)
- [Fresno, CA (22)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fresno.md)
- [San Jose, CA (14)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-jose.md)
- [Huntington Beach, CA (13)](https://runthis.run/races/california/huntington-beach.md)
- [Canoga Park, CA (12)](https://runthis.run/races/california/canoga-park.md)
- [Clovis, CA (11)](https://runthis.run/races/california/clovis.md)
- [Modesto, CA (9)](https://runthis.run/races/california/modesto.md)
- [Ventura, CA (9)](https://runthis.run/races/california/ventura.md)
- [Irvine, CA (8)](https://runthis.run/races/california/irvine.md)
- [Oakland, CA (8)](https://runthis.run/races/california/oakland.md)
- [Auburn, CA (7)](https://runthis.run/races/california/auburn.md)
- [Escondido, CA (7)](https://runthis.run/races/california/escondido.md)
- [Redding, CA (7)](https://runthis.run/races/california/redding.md)
- [Santa Cruz, CA (7)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-cruz.md)
- [Temecula, CA (7)](https://runthis.run/races/california/temecula.md)
- [Alameda, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/alameda.md)
- [Burbank, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/burbank.md)
- [Palm Springs, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/palm-springs.md)
- [Santa Clarita, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-clarita.md)
- [Stockton, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/stockton.md)
- [Valencia, CA (6)](https://runthis.run/races/california/valencia.md)
- [Anaheim, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/anaheim.md)
- [Castro Valley, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/castro-valley.md)
- [Chico, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/chico.md)
- [Fremont, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fremont.md)
- [Santa Rosa, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-rosa.md)
- [Visalia, CA (5)](https://runthis.run/races/california/visalia.md)
- [Corona, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/corona.md)
- [Death Valley, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/death-valley.md)
- [Fountain Valley, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fountain-valley.md)
- [Friant, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/friant.md)
- [Hemet, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/hemet.md)
- [Livermore, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/livermore.md)
- [Los Gatos, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/los-gatos.md)
- [Merced, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/merced.md)
- [Napa, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/napa.md)
- [Palmdale, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/palmdale.md)
- [Petaluma, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/petaluma.md)
- [Playa Del Rey, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/playa-del-rey.md)
- [Roseville, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/roseville.md)
- [San Dimas, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-dimas.md)
- [San Mateo, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/san-mateo.md)
- [Santa Monica, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-monica.md)
- [Saratoga, CA (4)](https://runthis.run/races/california/saratoga.md)
- [Avalon, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/avalon.md)
- [Berkeley, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/berkeley.md)
- [Castaic, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/castaic.md)
- [Claremont, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/claremont.md)
- [Concord, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/concord.md)
- [Davis, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/davis.md)
- [Exeter, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/exeter.md)
- [Fullerton, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/fullerton.md)
- [Goleta, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/goleta.md)
- [Hanford, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/hanford.md)
- [Highland, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/highland.md)
- [La Jolla, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/la-jolla.md)
- [Lake View Terrace, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/lake-view-terrace.md)
- [Lincoln, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/lincoln.md)
- [Moorpark, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/moorpark.md)
- [Morgan Hill, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/morgan-hill.md)
- [Nevada City, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/nevada-city.md)
- [Oceanside, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/oceanside.md)
- [Oxnard, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/oxnard.md)
- [Palm Desert, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/palm-desert.md)
- [Reedley, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/reedley.md)
- [Riverside, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/riverside.md)
- [Santa Barbara, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/santa-barbara.md)
- [South El Monte, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/south-el-monte.md)
- [Stinson Beach, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/stinson-beach.md)
- [Susanville, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/susanville.md)
- [Van Nuys, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/van-nuys.md)
- [Woodside, CA (3)](https://runthis.run/races/california/woodside.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/california](https://runthis.run/races/california) — data from Run This (runthis.run).