Upcoming Running Races in California

Endurance Grid lists 799 running races in California, from November 2026 to April 2028 across 272 cities.

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Running Races in California

The running race calendar in California is busiest in November, December, and April, with races most often in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many running races are in California?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 799 upcoming running races in California across 272 cities, from November 2026 to April 2028.
What running distances are offered in California?
Running races in California include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 100+ mi, 100K, 10K, 10–20 mi, 1500m, and more distances.
When is running season in California?
Running season in California runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and December.
Which California cities have running races?
Running races in California are held in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Bakersfield, San Jose, Huntington Beach, and Canoga Park, plus 262 other cities.

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