Road running races in California, United States
Find road running races in California, United States. Compare 17 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons, 10K races, 12K races, 50K races, 5K races and half marathons.
Events to explore include Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October, Santa Cruz Marathon and Two Cities Marathon.
26 listed events · 17 with upcoming dates
Upcoming road running races
17 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October
USALong Beach, California
Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October in Long Beach.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Santa Cruz Marathon
USASanta Cruz, California
Santa Cruz Marathon in Santa Cruz.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Two Cities Marathon
USAFresno, California
Fresno-Clovis November marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Sri Chinmoy San Diego 6-Hour Race
USASan Diego, California
A six-hour running race on the paved five-mile circuit around Lake Miramar, with chip-counted laps and additional mileage credited near the finish.
· 6H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Death Valley Marathon
USADeath Valley, California
Death Valley December marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗California International Marathon
USASacramento, California
Point-to-point Boston Qualifier from Folsom into downtown Sacramento.
· Marathon · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Hunter S. Thompson Fear and Loathing
USASan Francisco, California
Self-navigated urban ultras from Twin Peaks through San Francisco, with free entry and optional trail sections on the longer route.
· 50K / 50mi · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →New Year’s One Day
USASan Jose, California
Fixed-distance and timed races on an asphalt loop at Hellyer County Park.
· 100mi / 12H / 24H / 6H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Carlsbad Marathon
USACarlsbad, California
Carlsbad January coastal marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Surf City Marathon
USAHuntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach coastal marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Ventura Marathon
USAVentura, California
Ventura downhill coastal marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon
USANapa, California
Point-to-point Napa Valley marathon along Silverado Trail.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Oakland Marathon
USAOakland, California
Oakland March city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bakersfield Marathon
USABakersfield, California
Bakersfield April city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Big Sur International Marathon
USACarmel, California
Big Sur April Highway 1 marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bay to Breakers
USASan Francisco, California
San Francisco’s iconic 12K/15K.
· 12K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Santa Rosa Marathon
USASanta Rosa, California
Sonoma County August wine-country marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
2XU Long Beach Marathon
USALong Beach, California
Long Beach October coastal marathon.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Carlsbad 5000
USACarlsbad, California
Historical road results from Carlsbad 5000.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Honey Badger Half
USASanta Venetia, California
Honey Badger Half in Santa Venetia.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
USAWeott, California
Weott October redwoods marathon.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Los Angeles Marathon
USALos Angeles, California
The annual Los Angeles Marathon in California.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Mission Inn Run
USARiverside, California
Mission Inn Run in Riverside.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in California
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in San Francisco (2), Bakersfield (1), Carlsbad (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about road running races in California
Which road running races are coming up in California, United States?
Long Beach 5K 10K and Half Marathon October is listed for 24 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Santa Cruz Marathon is listed for 25 October 2026. Two Cities Marathon is listed for 1 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in California, United States?
Look for marathons, 10K races, 12K races, 50K races, 5K races and half marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for California, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.