Upcoming Marathons in California

Endurance Grid lists twenty-eight marathons in California, from July 2026 to June 2027 across 23 cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many marathons are in California?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 28 upcoming marathons in California, in 23 cities, from July 2026 to June 2027.
How long is a marathon?+
A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers).
Which California cities host marathons?+
Marathons in California are held in Castro Valley, Los Angeles, Oakland, Ventura, Woodside, Arcata, Avalon, Bakersfield, Bloomfield, and Clayton, plus 13 other cities.
What other race distances are available in California?+
Beyond marathon, California races cover a wide range of distances. California also has 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons for running races. Additionally, Endurance Grid's Race Calendar also covers other sports, with adventure, aquabike, road cycling, duathlon, gravel, HYROX, mountain bike, obstacle course, paddle, rucking, running, swimming, swimrun, trail running, triathlon, and ultra races of various distances.