California has a wide range of running events on offer for runners of all standards and experience. There are lots of shorter distances over 5k or 10k which are great for getting the community involved and for providing a regular running routine. Fun runs are always entertaining events, and often have a charity element, so you can do some fundraising whilst also getting dressed in fancy dress or covered in mud, colors, and bubbles. If you are looking for a bigger challenge, the Golden State puts on a number of half-marathons and marathons. These often take place in the cities, and there are a variety of popular options in LA and San Francisco. Alternatively, California's stunning coastlines, rugged terrains outside of the cities, and historic National Parks provide amazing opportunities for trail running events. The most famous of these is the Badwater Ultramarathon, which goes 135 miles through Death Valley.
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026
San Francisco, US • Run 5km
4.5(27)
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Sun, Nov 1, 2026
San Francisco, US • Run 2mi - Run 13.1mi
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Sun, May 16, 2027 + more
San Francisco, US • Run 7.45mi - Run 13.1mi
7
Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Huntington Beach, US • Run - Run 26.2mi
25
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Santa Cruz, US • Run 2mi - Run 26.2mi
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 + more
Oakland, US • Run 0.11mi - Run 10km
18
Sun, Jul 18, 2027
Napa, US • Run - Run 16.2mi
7
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Joshua Tree, US • Run 13.1mi
8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Los Angeles, US • Run 5km
4
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Las Vegas, US • Run - Run 5km
8
Sat, May 8, 2027
Bass Lake, US • Run 13.1mi
8
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Malibu, US • Run - Run 16.2mi
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026
San Diego, US • Run 5km - Run 2 hours and 30 minutes
