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California Race Calendar
Browse 5Ks, marathons, triathlons, cycling and more across California — explore top cities, sports and upcoming dates.
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- 1,913
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- 406
- Next race
- Aug 26
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Racing in California
California lists 1,913 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
Disco Ball Planter
San Diego, California, United States
Aug 26, 2026 (Wed)
$16.00
Running
Participant
Billiards Tournaments
San Diego, California, United States
Aug 26, 2026 (Wed)
– Aug 29, 2026
Free
Running
Active Duty E1-E6 NAB Liberty center (Wed, Aug 26)
Active Duty E1-E6 NASNI Liberty center (Sat, Aug 29)
Eco Glow Paddle Boat
San Diego, California, United States
Aug 27, 2026 (Thu)
$85.00
Running
4 Person Boat
Full Moon Sunset Yoga
San Diego, California, United States
Aug 28, 2026 (Fri)
Free
Running
Full Moon Sunset Yoga
Acalanes Invitational Community Race
Lafayette, California, United States
Aug 28, 2026 (Fri)
$10.00
Running
3.2K
Moonlight Madness
Shasta Lake, California, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$10.00 - $39.00
Running
3.2K
Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs
Long Beach, California, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$34.99 - $64.99
Running
5K
10K
Half-Marathon
1.6K
Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00 - $45.00
Running
5K
10K
Half-Marathon
1.6K
+2
Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento, California, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00 - $45.00
Running
5K
10K
Half-Marathon
1.6K
+2
Run to Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO
San Diego, California, United States
Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)
$30.00 - $45.00
Running
5K
10K
Half-Marathon
1.6K
+2
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Agoura Hills
6
Alameda
6
Anaheim
13
Antioch
4
Atwater
3
Auburn
10
Avalon
3
Bakersfield
44
Beaumont
4
Berkeley
6
Big Bear Lake
3
Bonita
3
Brentwood
3
Burbank
10
Camarillo
3
Canoga Park
8
Carlsbad
3
Carson
7
Castaic
3
Castro Valley
7
Chico
8
Chino
5
Chula Vista
9
Citrus Heights
3
Claremont
3
Clovis
18
Compton
4
Concord
8
Corona
6
Coronado
55
Costa Mesa
9
Covina
3
Culver City
5
Daly City
3
Davis
9
Death Valley
4
Downey
3
Eastvale
3
El Monte
4
Elk Grove
5
Escondido
17
Exeter
4
Fairfield
5
Folsom
9
Fontana
5
Fort Bragg
3
Fountain Valley
5
Fremont
11
Fresno
41
Friant
4
Fullerton
6
Garden Grove
4
Gilroy
4
Glendale
4
Goleta
7
Granite Bay
3
Hawthorne
3
Hayward
6
Hemet
7
Hermosa Beach
3
Huntington Beach
22
Indio
4
Inglewood
5
Irvine
16
La Canada Flintridge
5
La Jolla
7
Lafayette
3
Lake Forest
5
Lake View Terrace
6
Lancaster
4
Lincoln
3
Livermore
9
Lodi
3
Long Beach
104
Los Angeles
102
Los Gatos
5
Manhattan Beach
3
Manteca
3
Merced
7
Mission Viejo
4
Modesto
18
Moreno Valley
4
Morgan Hill
5
Napa
6
Nevada City
3
Newport Beach
6
Norwalk
4
Oakland
15
Oceanside
6
Ontario
4
Orange
4
Oxnard
9
Palm Desert
3
Palm Springs
6
Palmdale
12
Pasadena
3
Perris
4
Petaluma
3
Playa Del Rey
5
Pomona
4
Ramona
3
Rancho Cucamonga
6
Redding
12
Redlands
5
Redondo Beach
5
Reedley
3
Richmond
3
Riverside
9
Roseville
12
Running Springs
4
Sacramento
56
Salinas
4
San Bernardino
8
San Clemente
3
San Diego
206
San Dimas
5
San Francisco
59
San Jose
27
San Leandro
5
San Luis Obispo
4
San Marcos
3
San Mateo
7
San Pablo
3
San Pedro
3
San Ramon
6
Santa Ana
10
Santa Barbara
9
Santa Clara
3
Santa Clarita
11
Santa Cruz
14
Santa Monica
10
Santa Rosa
11
Saratoga
4
Shaver Lake
3
Simi Valley
7
Sonoma
3
South El Monte
7
South Gate
3
Stinson Beach
3
Stockton
13
Sunnyvale
8
Tehachapi
4
Temecula
9
Thousand Oaks
3
Torrance
7
Tracy
5
Tulare
3
Ukiah
3
Valencia
7
Vallejo
3
Van Nuys
7
Venice
3
Ventura
15
Victorville
3
Visalia
11
Vista
4
West Covina
3
Whittier
4
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 1,913 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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