California Running Races

1,187 upcoming races across California in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open California in the Race Finder.

By distance: Marathons · Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races · Ultras

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Racing in California: what the calendar looks like

There are 1,187 races on the California calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 23 per week. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races (169); September 2027 has the fewest (24). The busiest places to race are San Diego (88), Los Angeles (73), Long Beach (66).

Of those, 816 offer a 5K, 511 offer a 10K and 413 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon is 2026 American River Parkway 20-mile Point-to-Point Marathon Training Run & Taper Program on November 14 in Rancho Cordova. The next half marathon is Friday the 13th Night Race -Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs on November 13.

By race count California ranks 3rd of 51 states and DC.

Races by month

Going deep on one race

California International Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

California International Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

Los Angeles Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Los Angeles Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

San Francisco Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

San Francisco Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

Big Sur International Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Big Sur International Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

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