When in July are most half marathons held?
The busiest weekend in California is July 10 and July 11, with 5 of them, 3 of those on Saturday, July 10. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · July 2027 · California
Half Marathons in California in July 2027
Every Half Marathon in California in July 2027, all 12 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
July Half Marathons, By the Numbers
2:15:37Median finish time
1:38:05Median winning time
113Median field size
6July 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 July
The July Race Weekends
Half marathons are not spread evenly across July. 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 July Half Marathon in California, from the most recent published results.
California Half Marathons by City in July
All Half Marathons in California in July
12 total Sat, Jul 3, 2027Red, White, and Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Red, White & Blue Race Fort Bragg, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027San Lorenzo River Trail Run Santa Cruz, CAFrom $70Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Beer City Half™ Alameda Alameda, CAFrom $93Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $49Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027LBC Summer Breeze - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Bidi Bidi Run Run Night 5K 10K Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $69Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run Morro Bay, CAFrom $85Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Bad Bass Castro Valley, CAFrom $90Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $53Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Sunrise Marathon LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027BOO-gie Glow Run 5K 10K Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $55Details
Common Questions About Running a July Half Marathon in California
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 6 of these July half marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:15:37, and the median winning time was 1:38:05. So anything under 2:15:37 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 July Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 113 runners, across the 6 of these July 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 3:24:50.
Are there trail half marathons in California in July?
Yes, 2 races around California get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.