When in April are most marathons held?
The busiest weekend in California is April 3 and April 4, with 3 of them, 2 of those on Sunday, April 4. One more falls on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for it.
Race calendar · April 2027 · California
Marathons in California in April 2027
Every Marathon in California in April 2027, all 7 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
April Marathons, By the Numbers
5:24:03Median finish time
4:15:32Median winning time
13Median field size
5April 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 April
The April Race Weekends
Marathons are not spread evenly across April. 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 April Marathon in California, from the most recent published results.
California Marathons by City in April
All Marathons in California in April
7 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bedrock Valley Trail Runs Hemet, CAFrom $115Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027Bakersfield Marathon Bakersfield, CAFrom $135Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027Modesto Marathon Modesto, CAFrom $115Details Fri, Apr 16, 2027Run4Kids Ultra Running Party Corona, CAFrom $59Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run Castro Valley, CAFrom $80Details Sun, Apr 18, 2027Mountains 2 Beach Marathon and Half Ventura, CAFrom $189Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Horseshoe Lake Trail Run Los Gatos, CAFrom $80Details
Common Questions About Running an April Marathon in California
What is a good Marathon time?
Across the 5 of these April marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 5:24:03, and the median winning time was 4:15:32. So anything under 5:24:03 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 April Marathon field?
The median one finished 13 runners, across the 5 of these April 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 7:40:48.
Are there trail marathons in California in April?
Yes, 3 races around California get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races.