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2026-2027 Running Races in California

Every upcoming running race in California, all 790 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

790 upcoming races · 306 with finish-time stats

5K Races 67610K Races 407Half Marathons 287Marathons 27Ultramarathons 30
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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 7Anaheim 5Bakersfield 21Canoga Park 11Castro Valley 6Clovis 9Corona 6Fremont 5Fresno 26Huntington Beach 14Irvine 11Long Beach 66Los Angeles 63Modesto 7Oakland 8Palm Springs 6Redding 7Sacramento 34San Diego 57San Francisco 35San Jose 14Stockton 7Valencia 5Ventura 7

Holiday Races in California

Halloween 5Ks and Races in California 2026 30Turkey Trots in California 2026 90Christmas 5Ks and Races in California 2026 55New Year's 5Ks and Races in California 2027 18

California Races by Month

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Soonest Races in California

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Sat, Oct 10, 2026East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk Oakland, CA5K10KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Lafayette Res Run for Education Lafayette, CA5K10K2 Miles2.4 MilesFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Laguna Niguel, CAFrom $50Details Tue, Oct 13, 2026Healthy Hearts 5k Run/Walk Anywhere USA, CA5KFrom $20Details Fri, Oct 16, 2026Panther Prowl Jogathon Fremont, CA0.25 MilesRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026Heart of Cool Trail Run Cool, CA5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $49Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge Palm Springs, CA6KFrom $64Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026POMONA 5K & 10K Pomona, CA5K10K15K0.25 MilesFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Rise Up and Run 5K San Jose, CA5KFrom $41Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026The Donut Fun Run 2026 Alameda, CA5KFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Night of the Living Runners - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA5K10K10 MilesHalf MarathonFrom $29Details Sat, Oct 17, 202611th Annual Combat Cancer Walk Corona, CA3 MilesFrom $10Details

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 Oct 16, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in California

Which California cities have the most races?

Long Beach (66), Los Angeles (63), San Diego (57), San Francisco (35) 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 (676), 10K (407), Half Marathon (287), Marathon (27), Ultra (30). 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 191 of the 790, followed by October with 111. 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 306 races in California with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:39, 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, 38 races around California get you off the pavement: 22 are trail races, and 16 mix road and trail.