What race distances can I run in San Jose?
San Jose has 5K (14), 10K (7), Half Marathon (4). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
California · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in San Jose, California
Upcoming running races in and near San Jose, California - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
15 upcoming races · 10 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The San Jose races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Omar's Dream Run San Jose, CARegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026Rise Up and Run 5K San Jose, CAFrom $41Details Sat, Oct 31, 20262026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk San Jose, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026ZombieRunner Halloween San Jose, CAFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 20263rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk San Jose, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K San Jose, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot San Jose, CAFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Zoom Turkey Trot San Jose, CAFrom $25Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2026 San Jose, CAFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Silicon Valley Santa Run San Jose, CAFrom $40Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year's One Day San Jose, CAFrom $90Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Silicon Valley Half Marathon San Jose, CAFrom $70Details Sun, May 16, 2027Foster5K + Kids Dash San Jose, CARegistration opens Apr 13, 2027From $45Details Sat, May 29, 2027Beer City Half™ San Jose San Jose, CAFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 19, 202711th Annual SJVRC ONE MILE FOR ONE CHILD San Jose, CARegistration opens Apr 9, 2027From $35Details
Within 100 miles
Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to San Jose. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in San Jose
When is race season in San Jose?
November is the busiest month for races in San Jose, with 5 of the 15, followed by October with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are San Jose races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 10 races in San Jose with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:28, 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.
Where can I train for a race in San Jose?
Browse San Jose run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near San Jose?
Yes, one race around San Jose gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.