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Running Races in California

Every upcoming running race in California, all 718 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

718 upcoming races · 265 with finish-time stats

5K 60310K 380Half Marathon 276Marathon 25Ultra 24
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The California races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field5,584 finishersRedlands Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running50th year50th Annual Holiday Run and Walk for Healthannual tradition

Races by City in California

Alameda 6Anaheim 5Bakersfield 22Canoga Park 6Clovis 9Culver City 4Fremont 5Fresno 20Huntington Beach 13Lake View Terrace 5Long Beach 66Los Angeles 58Modesto 7Oakland 6Palm Springs 6Redding 6Roseville 5Sacramento 36San Diego 57San Francisco 29San Jose 13San Mateo 6Temecula 5Valencia 5

Soonest Races in California

718 total
Tue, Jul 14, 2026Sunset Through the Trees Fun Runs Redding, CAFrom $30Details Thu, Jul 16, 2026College of the Canyons 51st Annual XC Series Valencia, CA3 Miles1 MileFrom $10Register Sun, Jul 26, 2026Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness Grass Valley, CAHalf MarathonFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Summer Breeze San Leandro, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $73Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon Green Valley Lake, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $41Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Rodeo Valley Trail Run Sausilto, CA31 Miles18.6 MilesHalf Marathon4.8 MilesPricing TBADetails Sat, Aug 1, 2026Conquer the Overlook 5K Run Culver City, CA5KFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Pride of the Valley 5K & 10K Baldwin Park, CA5K10K880 YardsFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Dog Days of Summer - 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10K10 MilesHalf MarathonFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Stronger Families Safer Kids 5K Oxnard, CA5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Tiki Time Run: Paradise Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $46Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run Hermosa Beach, CA2 MilesFrom $30Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in California

Which California cities have the most races?

Long Beach (66), Los Angeles (58), San Diego (57), Sacramento (36) have the most upcoming races in California. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in California?

California has 5K (603), 10K (380), Half Marathon (276), Marathon (25), Ultra (24). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in California?

November is the busiest month for races in California, with 129 of the 718, followed by September with 123. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are California races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 265 races in California with published results, the typical median finish is around 39:02, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail races in California?

Yes, 78 races around California get you off the pavement: 49 are trail races, and 29 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.