When in February are most half marathons held?
The busiest weekend in California is February 13 and February 14, with 12 of them, 9 of those on Saturday, February 13. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · February 2027 · California
Half Marathons in California in February 2027
Every Half Marathon in California in February 2027, all 34 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
February Half Marathons, By the Numbers
2:11:28Median finish time
1:33:09Median winning time
36Median field size
9February half marathons 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 February
The February Race Weekends
Half marathons are not spread evenly across February. 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 Field
The largest field of any February Half Marathon in California, from the most recent published results.
California Half Marathons by City in February
All Half Marathons in California in February
34 total Sat, Feb 6, 2027Golden Gate Trail Run Sausalito, CAFrom $70Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Run Your Heart Out - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $39Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Griffith Park Run Los Angeles, CAFrom $95Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Clueless & Breathless 5K, 10K & Half Canoga Park, CAFrom $35Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $63Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K Huntington Beach, CAFrom $72Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $45Register Sun, Feb 14, 2027Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K Palm Desert, CAFrom $80Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027The Love Run - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $39Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $59Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Buzz Marathon #27 San Miguel, CAFrom $75Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Bakersfield Coffee Run Bakersfield, CAFrom $90Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Montara Mountain Trail Run Pacifica, CAFrom $70Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Beer City Half™ Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CAFrom $100Details Sun, Feb 21, 2027Ventura Marathon Ventura, CAFrom $150Details Sun, Feb 21, 2027Coastal Love Chase - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $39Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K Huntington Beach, CAFrom $85Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $45Register Sun, Feb 28, 2027Davis Stampede Davis, CAFrom $74Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Navy Ten-Miler Chula Vista, CAFrom $144Details
Common Questions About Running a February Half Marathon in California
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 9 of these February half marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:11:28, and the median winning time was 1:33:09. So anything under 2:11:28 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 February Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 36 runners, across the 9 of these February half marathons 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 3:46:09.
Are there trail half marathons in California in February?
Yes, 2 races around California get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races.