California · January
January Races in California
Find races in California taking place in January. Compare dates, locations, distances and registration information. Explore 61 race with a confirmed dates.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 61
- Active listings
- 61
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
January Races in California: common questions
- How many races are there in California in January?
- RaceRove currently lists 61 upcoming races in California in January with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest race in California in January?
- By estimated field size, the largest event is the Citrus Heritage Run, with about 12,363 runners across all of its distances.
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