La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K @ 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego, California, United States on 16 May 2026

The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of San Diego California’s most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the course follows a scenic coastal route along the San Diego coast and reaches the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. The race course then rolls atop Torrey […]

Anaheim Firecracker 5K / 10K @ 220 S Imperial Hwy, Anaheim, California, United States on 04 July 2025

**Get Ready to Celebrate the 4th of July in Patriotic Style!** SAVE 20% OFF with code RUNANAHEIM Congratulations! You’re all set to **kick off Independence Day the right way** —with a run that celebrates community, fitness, and freedom!

Start your holiday on a high note with an exhilarating **5K or 10K** run or walk […]

East Bay Pop-up 5K, 10K Scramble @ Doyle Hollis Park Amphitheater, Emeryville, CA, United States on 31 May 2025

Enjoy a map-based 5K or 10K adventure around the parks, open spaces, and pathways of Emeryville, finding between 10 and 20 checkpoints. Choose your routes and then find your way, using your custom-made map to navigate. After finishing, socialize with your fellow travelers, and pick up a bonus map for a future adventure!

Wise Villa Fall Harvest Run @ 4200 Wise Road, Lincoln, California, United States on 25 October 2025

**Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!**

Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025 with start times at 8:30am and 10:30am (you will select your start time during registration) for an exciting “Harvest themed” event that features The Wise Villa Winery. Since their first vintage was released in 2009, Wise Villa […]

Go Wild! Marin 2 Hr, 4 Hr @ Cove Park Picnic Area, Corte Madera, CA, United States on 11 October 2025

Enjoy a trail and wilderness scramble among the open spaces of the Tiburon Peninsula. In teams of 1 to 5, use a custom map to find up to 24 checkpoints along the trails and in the wilds in 2 or 4 hours. Enjoy socializing and refreshments at the finish! This event is part of the […]

Holiday Hustle 5K, 10K @ Orchards Park Amphitheater, Walnut Creek, CA, United States on 13 December 2025

Adventure through the wonderfully decorated neighborhoods of Walnut Creek, finding awesome holiday displays, and answering simple multiple choice questions about each… about 20 checkpoints on the 5k, 36 on the 10k. The start occurs just as darkness is settling in, so headlamps or flashlights will be most helpful. After the fun, return to some treats […]

R and B Running Series @ North Natomas Regional Park, 2501 New Market Drive, Sacramento, California, United States on 17 May 2025

This Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for the R and B Running Series—where movement, music, and community will come together to uplift mental wellness. Whether you’re walking or running, doing the 5K or pushing for the 10K, live DJs will keep your energy high from start to finish, spinning your favorite R and B […]

JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K @ 1441 San Marino Avenue, San Marino, California, United States on 04 July 2025

The JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K is the signature event hosted by the JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation. The Foundation was created to perpetuate the legacy and honor the life and sacrifice of J.P. Blecksmith; a Marine 2nd Lieutenant who was killed in Fallujah, Iraq on November 11, 2004, while leading his Marines in support of Operation […]

Presidio YMCA Trail Run @ Presidio YMCA Fitness Center, 63 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, California, United States on 27 April 2025

The Presidio Y is hosting its 13th annual Presidio Trail 10k/5k/1.5 mile on Sunday April 27, 2025. With spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and the nation’s only urban national park, this unique and challenging trail run winds its way through the Presidio of San Francisco, past Inspiration Point, the Presidio Golf Course, Rob […]

Hobby Joggers Race Series @ 45440 Pechanga Pkwy Suite 501, Temecula, CA 92592, United States on 29 June 2025

Join the Hobby Joggers FUN RUN REVOLUTION!

We host inclusive and welcoming 5K races in Temecula, virtual runs you can do anytime, anywhere, and a South Temecula run club built for all paces, all bodies, all levels. Whether you walk, jog, or run, you’re welcome to join any of our events.

At Hobby Joggers, we […]

July 4 Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 @ San Jose Bay Trail, San Mateo, California, United States on 05 July 2025

🇺🇸 Celebrate July 4th weekend with a Freedom Run! Kick off the weekend with a fun 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon with friends and family!

Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait […]

Hot Chocolate Run @ Golden Gate Park, 55 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, California, United States on 11 January 2026

The Hot Chocolate Run series is back for the 2025/2026 season! Join the chocolate movement that’s taking over the country. This race has it all – three distances, premium swag and a post-race chocolate experience like no other.

To learn more about or purchase tickets for our San Francisco event, visit: hotchocolate15k.com/city/san-francisco

To learn more […]

Live Oak Education Foundation Jack Rabbit 1 Mile FUNdraiser Run and Student Art Contest @ 855 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, California, United States on 26 April 2025

You’re Invited to the 4th Annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit 1 Mile FUNdraiser Run and Student Art Contest!

Register online for just $12.69 to race virtually or in person Saturday, April 26 2025 at Shoreline Middle School. Not running yourself? You can donate online in support of your favorite Live Oak Jack Rabbits instead!

Through […]

Holiday Hustle 5K, 10K @ East Portal Clubhouse, East Portal Park, Sacramento, CA, United States on 13 December 2025

Adventure through the wonderfully decorated old neighborhoods of Sacramento’s Mid-40s, finding awesome holiday displays, and answering simple multiple choice questions about each… about 20 checkpoints on the 5K, 36 on the 10K. After the fun, return to some treats and socializing at the finish.

Go Wild! Peninsula 2 Hr, 4 Hr @ Redwood City, CA, United States on 19 April 2025

Enjoy a trail and wilderness scramble among the Spring wildflowers, forests, and broad views of the ridgeline open spaces in Redwood City, San Carlos, and Belmont. In teams of 1 to 5, use a custom map to find up to 24 checkpoints along the trails and in the wilds in 2 or 4 hours. Enjoy […]

Run for 9-1-1 @ 200 Aquarium Way, Longbeach, CA, United States on 21 June 2025

“Run for 9-1-1” is an annual charity 5K run (or walk) to benefit #ThankYou911, an initiative of NENA, the National Emergency Number Association. #ThankYou911 encourages public support and recognition of 9-1-1 professionals, the unsung heroes of public safety, by generating essential funds to provide scholarships, continuing education opportunities, and wellness programs for 9-1-1 professionals across […]

California Classic Half Marathon @ 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA, United States on 05 April 2025

Join us Saturday April 5, 2025 when we host 2,000 runners in our Half Marathon or 10k as participants run through Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure and the newly opened Kingdoms of Asia at Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo, with a grand finish at Chukchansi Stadium. Or choose our Rock and Run 5k, it doesn’t go through […]

Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K @ Avalon, California, United States on 08 March 2025

Avalon, California | Saturday, March 8 | Marathon, 10K, 5K

The 2025 Catalina Island Marathon will be celebrating its 48th annual event, making it the oldest trail marathon in California. The course provides participants with a one-of-a-kind experience through a historic route, starting in Two Harbors and finishing in Avalon. The spectacular vistas, wildlife and […]

Night Nation Run @ Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, California, United States on 19 April 2025

Use coupon code SHINE to save on tickets!

The Night Nation Run is the World’s first Running Music Festival! An ultimate blend of a Music Festival and a Fun Run. Experience a music filled course with Live DJs, Bubble Zones, Light Shows, Neon and Black Lights! Cross the finish line into an Epic Main Stage […]

Autism Shero Run @ 10965 Dronfield Ave, Pacoima, CA, United States on 10 May 2025

Lace Up for Heroes! Join the PACE Autism Shero Run 5K/10K Make your run count even more! Your registration is tax-deductible. Run, walk, or roll – everyone’s welcome in this all inclusive event supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. Every step you take makes a difference! Join us for the PACE Autism Shero Run, a […]

Nike After Dark Los Angeles 13.1 @ 1001 Stadium Drive, Inglewood, CA, United States on 07 June 2025

Coming to Los Angeles on 6.7.25. It’s the Nike After Dark Tour, the global race powered by women. Sign up now.

Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon @ Hwy 41 and Tesoro Viejo Blvd, Madera, CA, United States on 09 March 2025

Are you ready for the Central Valley’s SPRING Half Marathon, 10k and 5k events! Run through picturesque trees and meadows on rolling groomed trails as you view beautiful vistas just minutes north of Fresno’s River Park Shopping Center at Highway 41 just past Avenue 14. The Tesoro Viejo Classic Half Marathon will take you away […]

Haunted Hills 5K, 10K @ Red Morton Park Picnic Area #3, Redwood City, CA, United States on 25 October 2025

Trick or treating for adults (and families) in teams of 1 to 5! Bring a headlamp or flashlight, and adventure through the wickedly decorated neighborhoods of Redwood City, finding awesome displays, and answering simple multiple choice questions about each… about 20 checkpoints on the 5k, 36 on the 10k. Enjoy refreshments & socializing at the […]

Gaslamp Run 5K/10K @ Gaslamp Quarter, 199 Fifth Ave, San Diego, California, United States on 03 August 2025

Join us for San Diego’s hottest new run, the 5th Annual Gaslamp Run 5K/10K on August 3, 2025 and save 30% OFF with early bird registration!

Trek through the beautiful and historic Gaslamp Quarter located in the heart of San Diego in your super-comfy Gaslamp Run t-shirt while enjoying that cool California breeze. Then […]

Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run @ Ocean View Park, 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, California, United States on 13 December 2025

Mark your calendars! Santa is coming to town for the return of the 48th annual Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run on December 13, 2025! Experience this historic event in person as you dash down the beautiful streets of Santa Monica and Venice, California, including a long stretch along the famous Venice Beach boardwalk.

Sleigh one of […]