When in November are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend in California is November 14 and November 15, with 17 of them, 15 of those on Saturday, November 14. Another 20 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
Race calendar · November 2026 · California
10K Races in California in November 2026
Every 10K in California in November 2026, all 59 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
November 10K Races, By the Numbers
1:03:16Median finish time
36:40Median winning time
87Median field size
19November 10K races with published results
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
When in November
The November Race Weekends
10K races are not spread evenly across November. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The November 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
California 10K Races by City in November
All 10K Runs in California in November
59 total Fri, Nov 13, 2026Friday the 13th Night Race - Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K Avalon, CAFrom $90Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes Fremont, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Huffin for the Stuffin Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $53Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Diwali Fun Run + Festival Fremont, CARegistration closedFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run Three Rivers, CAFrom $70Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $55Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $50View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CARegistration closedFrom $55View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $55Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $55Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $50View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CARegistration closedFrom $55View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $55Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026The Stuffing Shuffle - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Fountain Valley, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Get Up Show Up Community Day San Andreas, CAFrom $50Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run Morgan Hill, CAFrom $50Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026WalkGood-The People's Pace Walk/Run Los Angeles, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot 5k/10k Walk/Run Yuba City, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Davis Turkey Trot Davis, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Santa Cruz Turkey Trot Santa Cruz, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026The Wascally Wabbit Trail Race Friant, CAFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Harvest Hustle - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Lake View Terrace, CAFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Annual San Bernardino Turkey Trot San Bernardino, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Womble Rumble Lodi, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026The Big Lebowski Dude Dash 5K & 10K Canoga Park, CAFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K Anaheim, CAFrom $52Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $49Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Grateful Run 5K/10K San Diego, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Next Mile Pacegiving 2026 Roseville, CAFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Running of the Turkeys 5K & 10K Trail Run San Diego, CAFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Solano Turkey Trot 2026 Fairfield, CAFrom $60Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Napa Valley Turkey Chase Napa, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot San Jose, CAFrom $55Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026The Wild Turkey Granite Bay, CAFrom $55Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Folsom Turkey Trot Folsom, CAFrom $43Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot PACIFIC PALISADES, CAFrom $75Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Nitro Turkey San Pablo, CAFrom $68Details Thu, Nov 26, 202610th Annual Turkey Trot on The Ranch Rancho Mission Viejo, CAFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Drumstick Dash North Hollywood, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Zoom Turkey Trot San Jose, CAFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Inland Valley Turkey Trot Menifee, CAFrom $69Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Plymouth Rock n Run Anaheim, CAFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2026 San Jose, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thankful Paws Turkey Trot Bonita, CAFrom $65Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026San Diego-North County Turkey Trot San Diego, CAFrom $65Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Woodland Turkey Trot Woodland, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Run Against Hunger 2026 Stockton, CAFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Nevada County Turkey Trot 2026 Grass Valley, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Quarry Turkey Fremont, CAFrom $82Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Mash + Dash - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $29Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $50View race Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Mateo, CAFrom $50Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $50View race Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Mateo, CAFrom $50Register
Common Questions About Running a November 10K in California
What is a good 10K time?
Across the 19 of these November 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 1:03:16, and the median winning time was 36:40. So anything under 1:03:16 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical November 10K field?
The median one finished 87 runners, across the 19 of these November 10K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:52:01.
Are there trail 10K races in California in November?
Yes, 5 races around California get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.