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Running Races in California
California currently has 619 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Long Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 459 5Ks, 316 10Ks, 197 half marathons and 41 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (153), December (84) and January (61) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 397 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 619
- Active listings
- 1,016
- Cities with races
- 332
Browse California races by distance
Upcoming races in California
The next 60 of 619 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Dia De Los Muertos Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk (Bakersfield)Bakersfield, CAHalf Marathon5K2 Mile Speed Walk
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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Mermaid Trail RunWoodside, CA3 Miles6 Hour Challenge (2 Person RELAY - Price per person)6 Hour Challenge (Individual)6 Miles +2 more
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Miles for Migraine - San DiegoSan Diego, CA2 Mile Untimed Walk5K Chip Timed RunOnsite Purchases & DonationsRelax with us +1 more
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Rio Del Lago 100 Mile + 50K Endurance RunsGranite Bay, CA100 Mile Endurance Run50K Endurance Run ~297 runners
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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half MarathonSan Francisco, CAHalf Marathon10K5K
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Bionic 5K + 1MileSF, CA5K - Age 21+5k - Under the Age of 21One Mile - Age 21+One Mile - Under The Age of 21
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Monterey Bay Half MarathonMonterey, CAHalf Marathon5K (plus 3K/5K in Pacific Grove on Saturday) ~6,300 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in California
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Bimbo Global Race - Los AngelesPasadena, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K ~41,200 runners
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Mission Inn RunRiverside, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K500m ~33,976 runners
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Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5KOxnard, CAMarathonHalf Marathon5K6.55 Miles +1 more ~29,453 runners
When races happen in California
- January
- 61 upcoming races
- February
- 57 upcoming races
- March
- 43 upcoming races
- April
- 51 upcoming races
- May
- 41 upcoming races
- June
- 22 upcoming races
- July
- 24 upcoming races
- August
- 24 upcoming races
- September
- 17 upcoming races
- October
- 42 upcoming races
- November
- 153 upcoming races
- December
- 84 upcoming races
California cities with the most races
- Long Beach
- 51 upcoming races
- San Diego
- 46 upcoming races
- Los Angeles
- 40 upcoming races
- Sacramento
- 25 upcoming races
- San Francisco
- 19 upcoming races
- Fresno
- 15 upcoming races
- Bakersfield
- 11 upcoming races
- San Jose
- 11 upcoming races
Running in California cities
Browse California races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Bimbo Global Race - Los AngelesPasadena, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K ~41,200 runners
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Mission Inn RunRiverside, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K500m ~33,976 runners
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Alhambra Pumpkin RunAlhambra, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K1K ~12,853 runners
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Manhattan Beach 10KManhattan Beach, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K ~8,796 runners
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Peace Officer Memorial RunModesto, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K ~5,312 runners
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33rd YCMA Stair Climb & Urban HikeLos Angeles, CA Usually held in September · next date not announcedStair ClimbUrban HikeVirtual ~4,000 runners
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Malibu Moves: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Mi & 1KMalibu, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Judgment Day Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/WalkBakersfield, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K ~2,293 runners
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Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders October 18Half Moon Bay, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonKids' Fun Run +3 more ~1,550 runners
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Fleet Feet Fall Classic - Trail October 18thChico, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K4 Miles ~1,440 runners
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Pomona 5K & 10KPomona, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K9.3 Miles0.25 Miles ~1,105 runners
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Eden Rift Haunted Wine Run 5kHollister, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,100 runners
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Palos Verdes Trails 5KPalos Verdes Peninsula, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~1,050 runners
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Lake Tahoe Marathon EventsSouth Lake Tahoe, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +2 more ~1,000 runners
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Mammoth TrailfestMammoth Lakes, CA Usually held in September · next date not announcedMammoth TripletenkayDragon Ascent ~732 runners
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Ascot Hills Challenge 5KLos Angeles, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~688 runners
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Napa Half MarathonNapa, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon6.55 Mile (Quarter Marathon) ~619 runners
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Champion Mine Trail RaceNevada City, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~520 runners
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Monster Mash Dash Halloween RunFresno, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~500 runners
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The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk and Kids RaceVisalia, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5K ~426 runners
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Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume ContestWinters, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 Mile5K10K ~415 runners
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Mountain Tiger DiabloClayton, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced12 Miler ~400 runners
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Rodeo Valley Trail RunSausilto, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced31 Miles18.6 Miles13.2 Miles4.8 Miles ~350 runners
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Bakersfield Waffle RunBakersfield, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~300 runners
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Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 MileBig Sur, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5 Mile - Adult5 Mile - YouthHalf Marathon - AdultHalf Marathon - Youth +2 more ~300 runners
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Carmel Valley Trail RaceSan Diego, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Mile10K5K ~300 runners
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Napa Fall Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & 5KCalistoga, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~300 runners
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Oakland Hills Trail RunOakland, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced35K1/2 Marathon10K ~300 runners
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Reservoir Dogs Trail RunOrinda, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced35K1/2 Marathon10K5K ~300 runners
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Tamalpa Headlands 50KSausalito, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced50KKids' One Mile Challenge ~259 runners
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The Bulldog UltraCalabasas, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced50k Ultra Trail25k Trail ~252 runners
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Ely Mountain Trail RaceShaver Lake, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced8.7 Miles4.97 Miles ~250 runners
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Rewind Communinty RunDel Mar, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedREWIND 5K ~250 runners
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Noble Canyon 50K/15KPine Valley, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced50K15K ~243 runners
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Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5KWeott, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon5K10K ~230 runners
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
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- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in California: common questions
- How many races are there in California?
- RaceRove currently lists 619 upcoming races in California with a confirmed date, plus 397 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which California cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Long Beach (51), San Diego (46), Los Angeles (40), Sacramento (25) and San Francisco (19).
- When is race season in California?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (153), December (84) and January (61).
- What is the biggest race in California?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in California is the Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles, with about 41,200 runners across all of its distances.
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