Running Events in San Francisco

An exciting challenge for all levels of runners with the Tilden Trail Half Marathon and 10k. Plenty of single track roads which elevate. Your surrounding will be phenomenal with the sighting of wildlife throughout the courses. Awards up for grabs so bring your runner friends for a challenge! 

Urban Cayote Racing

Tilden Trail 10k and Half Marathon

The Pacifica Summit Run offers views in abundance and you will get to see what it looks like from the tallest mountain on the upper San Francisco Peninsula which includes the Pacific Ocean coastline! Join in and bring your friends for a challenge with the Half Marathon, 30k or 10k which rewards you.

Pacifica Summit Run 10k, Half Marathon & 30k

Take on a tough but beautiful trail run at the Wildcat Half Marathon, 10k & 5k. Views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Mount Tamalpais, the Bay and even the ocean await you. Come along to earn your finisher's medal.

Brazen Racing

Wildcat Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

Take on an all-day running party at the Dirty Dozen Run. With three different times on a flat and scenic course, anyone can get involved in this trail run event. Take on the fun challenge and earn a finisher's medal.

Dirty Dozen Run

This popular Half Marathon falls next to Haloween, though there's nothing scary about this widely participated event, with runners stretching out through the beautiful McNear's Beach County Park. This hotly anticipated endurance event even has 5k's, 10k's, and waterfront activities - a great treat. 

Marin County Half Marathon

Skyline is known as a wonderful run for first runners, one for all! The course starts and finishes at Lake Chabot Marina and travels a large loop through the East Bay Regional Parks, taking you all the way to Skyline Gate. A great time ahead which includes a post race BBQ and beer,

Scena Performance 

Skyline 50k

The run will start and finish at Cull Canyon Regional Park. Both Bay Ridge 100k and Firetrails 50 are out-and-back courses along the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Gear up, train well and bring your runner friends along for a great challenge ahead and test each other with a new PB.

Dick Collins Firetrails

What could be more enjoyable than a lovely summer evening race. A unique course ahead with the 5k and 10k that includes glow sticks and post-race goodies! Bring your families and friends along for an adventurous  community run for a great cause.

Marin Moonlight Run

Take on one of many tough trail runs at the Peninsula Trail Running Festival. Pacific Trail Coastal Runs & Bay Trailrunners come together to bring you 3 challenging mountainous events. This heart-pounding event is a great way to start your spring running season.

Pacific Coast Trail Runs

Peninsula Trail Running Festival

Run down for a unique family orientated event ahead with the Walnut Creek series. A great fun run for kids ahead and there is also something for adults with the 5k, You can accompany your kids with the variety of different races that suits them best. 

Walnut Creek Run Club

Walnut Creek Youth & 5k Series 2022 - July

Lovely greenery and scenic views on course for this amazing Walnut Creek series run. A number of different races on the day to choose from! Something fun for the family to together and enjoy with the chance to accompany your kids on the race. 

Walnut Creek Youth & 5k Series 2022 - August

A great fun run ahead where you and your family can push each other and have a load of fun on race day with the range of different races for the kids. Adults can also participate and get right in with the fun run which presents wonderful views.

Walnut Creek Youth & 5k Series 2022 - September

A day full of fun for kids! Families can come down and enjoy the different activities and run set out on the day and most importantly join in! a 5k race available for adults and you can also participate in your kids run! Scenic views and a great fun time ahead.

Walnut Creek Youth & 5k Series 2022 - October

A magnificent run ahead which showcases natural beauty with a breath of fresh air. A range of races on the day for kids, youth and adults so something for all. Come down for a fun time and enjoy seeing your kids have a fun run and even join in yourselves!

Walnut Creek Youth & 5k Series 2022 - November

A delightful race put together for families to get together to create a memorable experience. Surroundings full of greenery, what a way to have a fun time and laughter whilst watching your kids run and giving you the chance to step in and accompany your loved ones.

Walnut Creek Youth & 5k Series 2022 - December

This traditional event will have runners drifting across Newark and taking in beautiful parkland scenery along the way. There's custom event T-Shirts and a fun raceday raffle, meaning that even if participants don't get lucky, they'll still have something to take back home with them.  

CXC4L

The 37th Annual Newark Mile 

Take on a scenic lakeside course at the Run/Walk for Water 5k/10k. Proceeds and donations from this event will help support water rejuvenating projects in India. Enjoy the course and earn your finisher's medal.

Suvidha International Foundation

Run/Walk for Water 5k/10k

Take on the slopes in Tough Mudder. Incredible for competitors of shifting capacities, go along and stall out in while testing your cutoff points by endeavoring as large numbers of obstacles as you can. A short time later, partake in the free super cold finisher's brew while flaunting your goodies.

Tough Mudder

America’s Toughest Mudder  West – NorCal

Get into the holiday spirit with this Christmas-themed double running event. Get the whole family involved in either the Kids Mile, 5k run/walk, 10k, or the flagship Double 15k, where runners tackle two legs of 10k and 5k with a break in the middle. Come for the festivities & free Santa hat. 

Double Road Race Federation

Christmas Palo Alto Double 15k, 10k, 5k & Bob Anderson's Kids Mile

Take on a fun 5k for a great cause. This course will take place on the Arroyo Mocho Trail. Enjoy the route and ten the music, game, and refreshments.

Camba Events

5k for a Cause

Kickstart your New Year's Resolutions with this scenic race along the Bayland Trails route The event raises valuable funds for the Kiwanis Club of West San Jose, which transforms the lives of local children with clubs and projects. Hang around for post-race refreshments and entertainment!

Kiwanis Resolution Run

Kiwanis Resolution Run 5K and 10K

Take on this awesome Napa Valley Half Marathon this summer. Head down to Napa Valley to soak up the sun as you race through the valley, and at the end stop off and indulge in some wine tasting. This event is perfect for runners and wine enthusiasts alike. 

Blistering Race Pace Managment

WineShine Half Marathon - Napa Valley, CA

With an impressive 24,000 entrants, this atmosphere is sure to give you that boost of adrenaline needed to cross the finish. Whether you are chasing the clock to earn yourself a PB or you simply fancy a stroll with friends and family on Thanksgiving morning, this flat course is perfect for you. 

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation

Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Rock ‘n’ Roll along the streets of San Jose with this epic combo of running and music. Great for all runners, this flat course features live bands, cheer teams and runner support all the way around. Come along for the Rock ‘n’ Roll medals and the post-race parties.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

Rock ‘n’ Roll - San Jose

Experience the Beautiful views of the Marin Headlands at the Rodeo Valley Trail Run. Starting near the scenic Rodeo Beach and the historic Fort Cronkhite, these four different distances mean anyone can experience what it has to offer. Take part and earn a finisher's medal.

Inside Trail

Rodeo Valley Trail Run

Come out and mark the middle of summer with this epic race through the redwood forests of Oakland. With route options from 5 miles to 50k there is something here for runners of all stripes. Come out for the brilliant views or the finisher's medal. 

Coastal Trail Runs

50k - Earlybird Entry

50k - Earlybird Entry (No T-Shirt)

50k - Standard Entry

50k - Standard Entry (No T-Shirt)

Marathon - Earlybird Entry

Marathon - Earlybird Entry (No T-Shirt)

Marathon - Standard Entry

Marathon - Standard Entry (No T-Shirt)

30k - Earlybird Entry

30k - Earlybird Entry (No T-Shirt)

30k - Standard Entry

30k - Standard Entry (No T-Shirt)

Half Marathon - Earlybird Entry

Half Marathon - Earlybird Entry (No T-Shirt)

Half Marathon - Standard Entry

Half Marathon - Standard Entry (No T-Shirt)

5 Mile - Earlybird Entry

5 Mile - Earlybird Entry (No T-Shirt)

5 Mile - Standard Entry

5 Mile - Standard Entry (No T-Shirt)

Redwood Trail Run (Summer)

This beautiful 5k takes participants around the Inner Harbor Basin through a paved and flat course. There's plenty of opportunities for PB's at this one but if you're more inclined to take a stroll and enjoy the beautiful views, feel free!

Moving Forward 

We Run Richmond 5K

Take on a tough team challenge at the Ragnar Sprint San Francisco. The race will consist of 12 legs, done by 6 runners, so 2 each. Take on the run and enjoy the race festivities.

Ragnar Relay

Ragnar Sprint San Francisco

Soak up the summer sun in this great Half Marathon and 10k event. There will be plenty of stunning vistas to embrace, such as the panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge. This event offers two courses, making this perfect for seasoned and new trail runners. Come along for the great views.  

Enviro Sports

Angel Island Half Marathon & 10k

Take part in the historic Across the Bay 12k & 5k. Returning for its 38th event, the Across the Bay is a celebration of running that the whole family can get involved in,

Run Local

Across the Bay 12k & 5k

Get out for a beautiful Mount Diablo running event this August. With running options ranging from 4 miles right up to 50k runners of all stripes will be able to find something for them. Grab your shoes and hit the trail for that awesome finisher's medal and t-shirt.

4 Mile - Earlybird Entry

4 Mile - Earlybird Entry (No T-Shirt)

4 Mile - Standard Entry

4 Mile - Standard Entry (No T-Shirt)

10 Mile - Earlybird Entry

10 Mile - Earlybird Entry (No T-Shirt)

10 Mile - Standard Entry

10 Mile - Standard Entry (No T-Shirt)

Diablo Trail Run

Starting at the historic Crissy Field runners take on a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or Kids Run through the popular Golden Gate Promenade. With such a variety of route options there is something here for everyone. Come out for the finisher's t-shirt or the awesome finisher's medal. 

Zoom San Francisco (Fall)

Take on a fun weekend event at the Island Running Festival. With several distances and plenty of activities at the weekend festival, the whole family can enjoy the festivities.

Outfront Endurance

Island Running Festival

The final stop in the Run the Bay Challenge Series hits the East Bay streets. Join the Represent Running team for 5k or 10k of running fun from Berkeley to Bay Street Emeryville benefiting Running for a Better Oakland, our official charity partner.

Salomon East Bay 5k/10k

A wonderful event to join with your runner friends, family and loved ones which presents you with a breath of fresh air and eye catching views. The course is mostly flat, certified, 4.5-mile loop. There are two turn-around points on the course! Push yourself and your runner friends for a PB!

Bay Area Ultra Runners 

Ruth Anderson Memorial Endurance Run

This booze-themed 5k and 10k event acts as the perfect prelude to the Beer City celebrations. With participants earning their pints by whizzing through their respective courses, they'll then win a tasting glass and an exclusive key to Beer City, meaning fun for the whole day. 

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