Running Races in California
California has 860 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 September through November, quietest in March, May, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. San Diego leads with 99 races, followed by Long Beach (83), Los Angeles (71), and Sacramento (36). The remaining 66% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in California
Sep (144) · Oct (138) · Nov (116) · Jul (113) · Aug (113) · Dec (68) · Jan (44) · Feb (36) · Apr (30) · Mar (25) · May (22) · Jun (11)
Notable California events
- California International Marathon — Sacramento, December 15 — full marathon (Boston-qualifier course)
- Los Angeles Marathon — Los Angeles, March 5 — full marathon
- Bay to Breakers — San Francisco, May 16 — 12K road race
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ONETrack International Summer 5K
San Diego, CA
ONETrack International Summer 5K
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Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Long Beach, CA
Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
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Strides in Recovery Community Event
Long Beach, CA
Strides in Recovery Community Event
