Running Races in California
California has 822 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. That is the 4th-highest event count for running of any state. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in July, September, and October, quietest in January, March, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. San Diego leads with 100 races, followed by Long Beach (78), Los Angeles (61), and Sacramento (35). The remaining 67% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in California
Jul (144) · Sep (120) · Oct (114) · Nov (98) · Jun (94) · Aug (90) · Dec (58) · Feb (26) · Apr (23) · Jan (21) · Mar (19) · May (15)
Notable California events
- California International Marathon — Sacramento, December 15 — full marathon (Boston-qualifier course)
- Los Angeles Marathon — Los Angeles, March 7 — full marathon
- Bay to Breakers — San Francisco, May 16 — 12K road race
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Alive & Suffering Running Club's 5k Pride Run
Los Angeles, CA
Alive & Suffering Running Club's 5k Pride Run
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Good Vibes Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon
Long Beach, CA
Good Vibes Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon
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Wine Country Half Marathon
Napa/Sonoma, CA
Wine Country Half Marathon
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Happy Father's Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Van Nuys, CA
