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California Race Calendar
Browse 5Ks, marathons, triathlons, cycling and more across California — explore top cities, sports and upcoming dates.
- Events
- 2,181
- Cities with events
- 430
- Next race
- Oct 11
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Racing in California
California lists 2,181 active races, with the busiest race scenes in San Diego, Long Beach and Los Angeles. Running leads the California calendar, alongside other running, cycling, swimming and multisport events across the state. Whether you're chasing a first 5K or a marathon PR, every listing below includes dates, distances and a direct link to register.
Every distance
From 5Ks and 10Ks to half marathons and longer, California's calendar spans road, trail, cycling, swimming and triathlon events.
When to race
Spring and fall are the busiest seasons, but you will find events on the calendar throughout the year.
Easy to register
Every event shows its distances and dates with a direct link to the official registration page.
Coming soon
Upcoming Races in California
2026 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Weott, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
$60.00 - $160.00
Running
Half-Marathon
5K
Marathon
2026 XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon & San Diego 5K
San Diego, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
$51.00 - $203.00
Duathlon, Running
19K
5K
Bizz Johnson
Susanville, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
Running
Ultra
Half-Marathon
10K
Champion Mine Trail Race
Nevada City, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
Running
Half-Marathon
10K
5K
Omar's Dream Run
San Jose, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
Running
5K
10K
Montebello Heritage 5K/10K
Montebello, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
$30.00
Running
10K
5K
OktoberFest Pumpkin Run
Fresno, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
$50.00 - $55.00
Running
5K
Discover Highland Run
Highland, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
$35.00 - $45.00
Running
5K
10K
Andie's Aggieathlon (UC Davis Triathlon Club)
Davis, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
Triathlon
Classic Sprint (Collegiate)
Classic Sprint (Age Group)
Classic Sprint Relay (Individual Registration)
Mixed Team Relay (Individual Registration)
Rock & Run
Aromas, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026 (Sun)
$30.00
Running
5K
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Agoura Hills
7
Alameda
7
Anaheim
14
Antioch
4
Atwater
4
Auburn
13
Avalon
4
Bakersfield
51
Beaumont
5
Berkeley
7
Big Bear Lake
3
Bonita
3
Borrego Springs
3
Brentwood
3
Burbank
11
Camarillo
4
Campbell
4
Canoga Park
13
Carlsbad
3
Carson
7
Castaic
3
Castro Valley
7
Cerritos
3
Chico
12
Chino
5
Chula Vista
9
Citrus Heights
3
Claremont
3
Clovis
22
Compton
4
Concord
8
Corona
10
Coronado
61
Costa Mesa
9
Covina
3
Culver City
5
Cupertino
3
Daly City
3
Davis
10
Death Valley
4
Delano
3
Downey
4
Eastvale
3
El Monte
4
Elk Grove
5
Encino
3
Escondido
21
Exeter
5
Fairfield
5
Folsom
9
Fontana
5
Fort Bragg
3
Fountain Valley
5
Fremont
12
Fresno
50
Friant
5
Fullerton
7
Garden Grove
4
Gilroy
4
Glendale
4
Goleta
7
Granite Bay
3
Grass Valley
3
Hanford
3
Hawthorne
3
Hayward
6
Hemet
7
Hermosa Beach
3
Highland
3
Huntington Beach
22
Indio
4
Inglewood
5
Irvine
19
La Canada Flintridge
5
La Jolla
9
La Mirada
3
Lafayette
3
Lake Forest
5
Lake View Terrace
6
Lancaster
5
Lincoln
3
Livermore
11
Lodi
4
Long Beach
121
Los Angeles
116
Los Gatos
5
Mammoth Lakes
3
Manhattan Beach
5
Manteca
3
Merced
10
Mission Viejo
4
Modesto
20
Moorpark
5
Moreno Valley
4
Morgan Hill
5
Mt Baldy
3
Napa
7
Nevada City
3
Newport Beach
6
Norwalk
4
Oakland
16
Oceanside
7
Ojai
3
Ontario
4
Orange
4
Oxnard
9
Palm Desert
3
Palm Springs
6
Palmdale
11
Palo Alto
3
Pasadena
7
Perris
4
Petaluma
3
Pico Rivera
3
Playa Del Rey
5
Pomona
4
Porterville
4
Ramona
5
Rancho Cucamonga
7
Redding
14
Redlands
5
Redondo Beach
6
Reedley
3
Richmond
3
Riverside
9
Rocklin
4
Roseville
13
Running Springs
4
Sacramento
60
Salinas
5
San Bernardino
8
San Clemente
4
San Diego
232
San Dimas
5
San Francisco
72
San Jose
29
San Leandro
5
San Luis Obispo
4
San Marcos
3
San Mateo
8
San Pablo
3
San Pedro
3
San Rafael
3
San Ramon
7
Santa Ana
10
Santa Barbara
10
Santa Clara
3
Santa Clarita
15
Santa Cruz
14
Santa Monica
12
Santa Rosa
12
Saratoga
4
Shafter
3
Shaver Lake
3
Simi Valley
8
Sonoma
3
South El Monte
7
South Gate
3
South Lake Tahoe
3
St Helena
3
Stinson Beach
4
Stockton
14
Sunnyvale
8
Susanville
3
Sylmar
3
Tehachapi
4
Temecula
10
Thousand Oaks
3
Torrance
7
Tracy
5
Tulare
3
Ukiah
3
Valencia
7
Vallejo
3
Van Nuys
7
Venice
4
Ventura
17
Victorville
3
Visalia
13
Vista
4
Walnut Creek
3
West Covina
3
Whittier
4
Winters
3
Woodside
3
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about finding and registering for races in California.
Browse all events →How many races are there in California?
California currently lists 2,181 active races, updated as organizers publish new dates.
Which California cities host the most races?
San Diego, Long Beach and Los Angeles have the busiest race calendars in California right now.
When is race season in California?
Events run throughout the year in California, with the calendar busiest in spring and fall.
Are there beginner-friendly races in California?
Yes — 5Ks, fun runs and charity walks are well represented and make a great first event.
How do I register for a race?
Open any event to see its distances and dates with a direct link to the official registration page.
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