California · December
December Races in California
Find races in California taking place in December. Compare dates, locations, distances and registration information. Explore 84 race with a confirmed dates.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 84
- Active listings
- 84
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Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
December Races in California: common questions
- How many races are there in California in December?
- RaceRove currently lists 84 upcoming races in California in December with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest race in California in December?
- By estimated field size, the largest event is the Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K, with about 29,453 runners across all of its distances.
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