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10K Races in California
California currently has 316 upcoming 10Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego and Sacramento have the largest concentration of events.
November (70), December (46) and January (40) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 169 annual 10Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 316
- Active listings
- 485
- Cities with races
- 192
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Upcoming 10Ks in California
The next 200 of 316 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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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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RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field 5k, 100k & Half MarathonSan Francisco, CAHalf Marathon10K5K
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Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Huffin for the Stuffin- Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half MarathonLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K200 Yards
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Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile +1 more
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Turkey Trot LALos Angeles, CA10K - 9:00 a.m. Start5K - 8:00 a.m. Start5k - 8:15 a.m. Start5k/10k Combo - 5k 8:00 a.m. Start / 10k 9:00 a.m. Sta
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Hark the Herald Half Marathon & 10KTiburon, CA10K10K - YouthHalf MarathonHalf Marathon - Youth ~400 runners
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Rancho Cordova PAL Holiday RunRancho Cordova, CA1.2 mile Family Walk/Run (Untimed)10K Adult10K Youth5K Adult +1 more
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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie RunLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K200 Yards
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Santa’s Reindeer Run - 3rd Annual- 5K, 10K, and Half MarathonHuntington Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K13.2 Miles +3 more
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Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half MarathonLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K10 Miles
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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Define Your Glow - New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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La Vida Sucia Animal Series: Raccoon Run 5K • 10K • Kids RunSouth El Monte, CA6.2 Miles3.1 Miles100 Yards ~120 runners
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Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
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Corporal Javier Bejar Memorial Run Reedley Police DepartmentReedley, CA10K3.2 Miles6 Miles ~300 runners
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L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER Dog Run/Walk & Bike RideLos Angeles, CA1K5K10K ~15,824 runners
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SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5KHuntington Beach, CAMarathonHalf Marathon5K10K ~3,914 runners
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Disco Miles: Beachfront Boogie 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach, CAHalf Marathon5K10K
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 10K events 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
When 10Ks happen in California
- January
- 40 upcoming races
- February
- 30 upcoming races
- March
- 23 upcoming races
- April
- 25 upcoming races
- May
- 23 upcoming races
- June
- 8 upcoming races
- July
- 10 upcoming races
- August
- 10 upcoming races
- September
- 8 upcoming races
- October
- 23 upcoming races
- November
- 70 upcoming races
- December
- 46 upcoming races
California cities with the most 10Ks
- Long Beach
- 45 upcoming races
- Los Angeles
- 26 upcoming races
- San Diego
- 25 upcoming races
- Sacramento
- 19 upcoming races
- San Francisco
- 14 upcoming races
- Huntington Beach
- 7 upcoming races
- Fresno
- 5 upcoming races
- San Jose
- 4 upcoming races
Running in California cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 10Ks 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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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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Pomona 5K & 10KPomona, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K9.3 Miles0.25 Miles ~1,105 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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Champion Mine Trail RaceNevada City, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K ~520 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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Bakersfield Waffle RunBakersfield, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K ~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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Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5KWeott, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon5K10K ~230 runners
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Acorn Creek Trail RunPilot Hill, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K ~175 runners
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Trail Run at Sly Park - FallPollock Pines, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced50KTrail Marathon17 MilerHalf Marathon +3 more ~100 runners
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Trail Run at Sly Park - SummerPollock Pines, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced50KMarathon17 Mile1/2 Marathon +3 more ~12 runners
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Albert Rivera Menudo RunSouth El Monte, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K800m
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Alien Invasion Man-5K 10K & Half Marathon - Health is Wealth ExpoLong Beach, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Angel Island Half Marathon & 10KTiburon, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced10K10K - Youth (6-17)Half MarathonHalf Marathon - Youth (6-17)
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Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & HalfCanoga Park, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELESLos Angeles, CA Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTOSacramento, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGOSan Diego, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCOSan Francisco, CA Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile
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Bay Front RunHercules, CA Usually held in October · next date not announced1 MILE RUN/WALK10k5KKIDS FUN RUN +2 more
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Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half MarathonCanoga Park, CA Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Bear CreekOrinda, CA Usually held in August · next date not announced13.32 Miles6.3 Miles5K10K +1 more
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Belmont Water Dog RunBelmont, CA Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile - Fido Mile1 Mile - Kid's Fun Run10K5K +3 more
10Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 8 min read How to Train for Your First 10K A practical first-10K framework with easy running, one longer run, rest, and realistic progress.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
10K Races in California: common questions
- How many 10Ks are there in California?
- RaceRove currently lists 316 upcoming 10Ks in California with a confirmed date, plus 169 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 10K?
- A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometres).
- Which California cities have the most 10Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Long Beach (45), Los Angeles (26), San Diego (25), Sacramento (19) and San Francisco (14).
- When is 10K season in California?
- Of the upcoming 10Ks listed, the busiest months are November (70), December (46) and January (40).
- What is the biggest 10K in California?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 10K listed in California is the Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles, with about 41,200 runners across all of its distances.
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