California running races

Choose the distance and date first, then compare the exact route. A race weekend can contain several distances with different starts, cutoffs and entry fees.

44 recorded distance events across 27 race families. This selection covers 2026-10-12 through 2027-10-12 (end date excluded), a 12-month planning window reviewed 2026-10-12. It is a growing selection, not a complete calendar or a promise of entry availability.

Dates below come from recorded source snapshots, not a fresh organizer check on the page-review date. Some checks are overdue. Search current upcoming races before making plans.

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  • Diablo Summit Stomp Half Marathon

    · Walnut Creek, CA · Half Marathon

    A Mount Diablo trail half marathon with climbs and potential mud or creek crossings. The organizer welcomes walkers; review the current course and time limits.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Clarksburg Country Run Half Marathon

    · Clarksburg, CA · Half Marathon

    A road half marathon through the vineyard-lined back roads of Clarksburg, starting and finishing at Delta High School. It is part of a race day with several other distances.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-07. Official source

  • Golden Gate Half Marathon

    · San Francisco, CA · Half Marathon

    A San Francisco half marathon crossing the Golden Gate Bridge with staging near Aquatic Park. Earlier entry tiers are sold out and the page offers VIP registration; confirm remaining entry options.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-07. Official source

  • RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field — 10K

    · San Francisco, CA · 10K

    In-person 5K and 10K along the Crissy Field waterfront. The organizer also offers a half marathon; only the verified short-distance entries are included here.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • RunThrough San Francisco at Crissy Field — 5K

    · San Francisco, CA · 5K

    In-person 5K and 10K along the Crissy Field waterfront. The organizer also offers a half marathon; only the verified short-distance entries are included here.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Monterey Bay Half Marathon

    · Monterey, CA · Half Marathon

    A certified half marathon along Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove shoreline. General entry is sold out; check the organizer for available entry options.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-02. Official source

  • Berkeley Half Marathon

    · Berkeley, CA · Half Marathon

    Berkeley race festival offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Distances use different routes; check the selected event’s course and start information.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Berkeley Half Marathon — 10K

    · Berkeley, CA · 10K

    Berkeley race festival offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Distances use different routes; check the selected event’s course and start information.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Berkeley Half Marathon — 5K

    · Berkeley, CA · 5K

    Berkeley race festival offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Distances use different routes; check the selected event’s course and start information.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Quarry Turkey

    · Fremont, CA · Half Marathon

    Thanksgiving-weekend half marathon, 10K and 5K at Quarry Lakes Regional Park. Routes are mostly dirt fire trails with short paved sections; walkers are welcome.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Quarry Turkey — 10K

    · Fremont, CA · 10K

    Thanksgiving-weekend half marathon, 10K and 5K at Quarry Lakes Regional Park. Routes are mostly dirt fire trails with short paved sections; walkers are welcome.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Quarry Turkey — 5K

    · Fremont, CA · 5K

    Thanksgiving-weekend half marathon, 10K and 5K at Quarry Lakes Regional Park. Routes are mostly dirt fire trails with short paved sections; walkers are welcome.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • California International Marathon

    · Sacramento, CA · Marathon

    A point-to-point marathon from Folsom to the California State Capitol, with rolling hills and a net-downhill course. Check the official site for entry availability.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-02. Official source

  • Summit Rock Half Marathon

    · Saratoga, CA · Half Marathon

    A hilly trail half marathon through redwood groves and single-track trails at Sanborn County Park. This Ultra Half Series race may exceed 13.1 miles; check the official course.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Brazen New Year’s Eve Half Marathon

    · Castro Valley, CA · Half Marathon

    A trail half marathon around Lake Chabot to close the year. The optional two-day challenge combines separate half marathons; it is not a single marathon event.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Brazen New Year’s Day Half Marathon

    · Castro Valley, CA · Half Marathon

    A New Year’s Day trail half marathon at Lake Chabot. It is part of the Ultra Half Series; check the official course distance, hills and cutoff before entering.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Kiwanis Resolution Run — 10K

    · Mountain View, CA · 10K

    Chip-timed 5K and 10K run/walk events at Mountain View Shoreline Park. Check current race-day instructions with the organizer.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Kiwanis Resolution Run — 5K

    · Mountain View, CA · 5K

    Chip-timed 5K and 10K run/walk events at Mountain View Shoreline Park. Check current race-day instructions with the organizer.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Carlsbad, CA · Half Marathon

    Winter road races in Carlsbad with oceanfront sections. Full and half marathon starts differ; check the organizer’s course and race-weekend instructions for your distance.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Carlsbad, CA · Marathon

    Winter road races in Carlsbad with oceanfront sections. Full and half marathon starts differ; check the organizer’s course and race-weekend instructions for your distance.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Coyote Hills Half Marathon

    · Fremont, CA · Half Marathon

    A bayside half marathon at Coyote Hills Regional Park with dirt, paved sections and boardwalks. Check the official course and event-day conditions.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • San Francisco Half Marathon

    · San Francisco, CA · Half Marathon

    A February half marathon through Golden Gate Park, the Panhandle and the Pacific shoreline. This is a separate event from the July San Francisco Marathon.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Huntington Beach, CA · Half Marathon

    Marathon and half-marathon races in Huntington Beach. The half follows Pacific Coast Highway with oceanfront sections and views of the pier.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-06. Official source

  • Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Huntington Beach, CA · Marathon

    Marathon and half-marathon races in Huntington Beach. The half follows Pacific Coast Highway with oceanfront sections and views of the pier.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-06. Official source

  • Bay Breeze

    · San Leandro, CA · Half Marathon

    Half marathon, 10K and 5K starting and finishing at San Leandro Marina Park along bayside routes. Check the distance-specific map and current entry details.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Bay Breeze — 10K

    · San Leandro, CA · 10K

    Half marathon, 10K and 5K starting and finishing at San Leandro Marina Park along bayside routes. Check the distance-specific map and current entry details.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Bay Breeze — 5K

    · San Leandro, CA · 5K

    Half marathon, 10K and 5K starting and finishing at San Leandro Marina Park along bayside routes. Check the distance-specific map and current entry details.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-10. Official source

  • Victory Half Marathon

    · Richmond, CA · Half Marathon

    A half marathon starting near the Craneway Pavilion and following the San Francisco Bay Trail. The official calendar and current countdown confirm February 20, 2027; older page text still mentions 2026.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Ventura Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Ventura, CA · Half Marathon

    Point-to-point marathon and half-marathon routes from the Ojai area to downtown Ventura, using paved valley trails. Both distances start away from the finish; review shuttle instructions.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Ventura Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Ventura, CA · Marathon

    Point-to-point marathon and half-marathon routes from the Ojai area to downtown Ventura, using paved valley trails. Both distances start away from the finish; review shuttle instructions.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • ASICS Los Angeles Marathon

    · Los Angeles, CA · Marathon

    The 42nd Los Angeles Marathon offers a 26.2-mile route through the city. Review official course, shuttle and packet-pickup information when planning your trip.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-02. Official source

  • Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Napa, CA · Half Marathon

    Road races along Silverado Trail through Napa Valley. The marathon starts in Calistoga; the half starts at Conn Creek. Both finish in Napa.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-02. Official source

  • Napa Valley Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Napa, CA · Marathon

    Road races along Silverado Trail through Napa Valley. The marathon starts in Calistoga; the half starts at Conn Creek. Both finish in Napa.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-02. Official source

  • Oakland Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Oakland, CA · Half Marathon

    One-loop road races through Oakland. The full marathon includes the Bay Bridge trail; the half follows a separate route around Oakland landmarks. Confirm the route before choosing a distance.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-07. Official source

  • Oakland Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Oakland, CA · Marathon

    One-loop road races through Oakland. The full marathon includes the Bay Bridge trail; the half follows a separate route around Oakland landmarks. Confirm the route before choosing a distance.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-07. Official source

  • Mountains 2 Beach Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Ventura, CA · Half Marathon

    Point-to-point road races finishing near the Ventura beachfront. The full starts in Ojai and the half in Oak View; check separate start-line and shuttle instructions.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Mountains 2 Beach Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Ventura, CA · Marathon

    Point-to-point road races finishing near the Ventura beachfront. The full starts in Ojai and the half in Oak View; check separate start-line and shuttle instructions.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Santa Cruz Westside Half Marathon

    · Santa Cruz, CA · Half Marathon

    A coastal half marathon from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk toward Wilder Ranch State Park, returning along West Cliff Drive to finish at Cowell’s Beach.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-07. Official source

  • Big Sur International Marathon

    · Carmel, CA · Marathon

    The Big Sur International Marathon returns on April 25, 2027. Entry has a drawing and other entry categories; check official registration information for availability.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-02. Official source

  • The San Francisco Marathon

    · San Francisco, CA · Marathon

    The 50th anniversary event offers a full marathon and two half-marathon routes. Review the organizer's route and start-time details before choosing an event.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-02. Official source

  • The San Francisco Marathon — 1st Half / Bridge Half

    · San Francisco, CA · 1st Half / Bridge Half

    The 50th anniversary event offers a full marathon and two half-marathon routes. Review the organizer's route and start-time details before choosing an event.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-06. Official source

  • The San Francisco Marathon — 2nd Half / City Half

    · San Francisco, CA · 2nd Half / City Half

    The 50th anniversary event offers a full marathon and two half-marathon routes. Review the organizer's route and start-time details before choosing an event.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-06. Official source

  • Santa Rosa Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Santa Rosa, CA · Half Marathon

    The full and half marathon start and finish in downtown Santa Rosa on Sunday. The shorter-distance races take place the previous day. Check distance-specific course and packet-pickup details.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

  • Santa Rosa Marathon & Half Marathon

    · Santa Rosa, CA · Marathon

    The full and half marathon start and finish in downtown Santa Rosa on Sunday. The shorter-distance races take place the previous day. Check distance-specific course and packet-pickup details.

    Source check recorded 2026-10-05. Official source

Before committing to a race

  1. Check the exact edition and route. Same-day distances may have different starts and cutoffs.
  2. Confirm current entry availability and the full checkout price with the organizer. Unknown prices are not free entries.
  3. Check packet pickup, transport to the start, course limits and any route-specific restrictions.
  4. Save two or three options in race discovery to compare supported facts. Missing evidence is not a negative rating.