Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

GSAC XC Championship to determine which teams and individuals qualify for the 2026 NAIA XC Championships, Nov. 20 @ Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, in Vancouver, WA. The defending champions Master's University fields another strong team against a championship field, including Arizona Christian, Embry Riddle and others. Men's 8k starts and 8:00 am followed by the Women's 6K at 9:00 am.

Thanksgivings Day Turkey Trot! 5K run!    Please join us 11/26/2026 8:45 AM for the third annual Santa Clarita Track Club's Turkey Trot.  The Santa Clarita Track Club invites community members of all ages to run, walk, or jog in our third annual Thanksgiving Day ‘Turkey Trot’ event benefiting the club’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs. At the event, participants will run a 5k cross country course through the Santa Clarita Central Park through the hills overlooking the Santa Clarita Valley,  We've added a 10 & Under 1K run around fields 9 & 10,  (8:15 am)  The 1K event begins at 8:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026The 5K event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Registration takes here online place or at the race start, (An entry fee of $35.00 per runner.) For more information about the third annual Thanksgiving Day ‘Turkey Trot’ event please contact coach Elaine Bingham at (661) 373-6897 Email coachelaine@

SANTA CLARITA'S ORIGINAL TURKEY TROT A Santa Clarita annual tradition. Come join us for a calorie earning three-mile Turkey Trot. Beginning at College of the Canyons and winding through the campus and trails overlooking the Santa Clarita Valley. The course then has a fast downhill finish and onto the Cougar Stadium Track. Live Results showing your finishing times completes the experience before you head off to get your fill of Turkey, fixins' and family to complete your day. Your entry fee includes an original t-shirt design and finisher medals for the first 300 athletes crossing the finish line. Free parking

RACE DAY NEED TO KNOW: Check-In and Packet Pickup: Begins at 7AM at TMU's North Campus, and ends at the start of your race. You will receive your Race Number, Timing Chip, and T-Shirt (sizes subject to availability for participants who registered after 12/15/26) The Master's University, North Campus Address: 24736 Quigley Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Parking: Arrive early to find parking. Parking is NOT available at North Campus (P3). Free parking is available in any of TMU's lots apart from P3. CLICK HERE for a campus map. (Available lots: P1, P2A, P2B, P2C, P4. Additional parking is available at TMU's Centennial lot). Carpool recommended.    Since 2011, The Master’s University Winter 5K has been a favorite among local runners thanks to the welcoming atmosphere, scenic course, and community partnerships. This year we are continuing 2025's new features; the Kids 1K, and a more competitive 5K race – the 5K Challenge. The 5K Challenge will be limited to particip

EPIC RACE IN THE GOLDEN HILLS OF SANTA CLARITA, CA Ready to hit the trails? The Santa Clarita Trail Race offers seven exciting distances—5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, 60K, 100K, 120K—and three fixed time categories—6, 12, 24-Hours—along with team relay options on an epic trail course taking you through the breathtaking golden hills of Santa Clarita, CA. Whether you’re a first-time trail runner or a seasoned athlete, the Santa Clarita Trail Race has something to match your fitness level and goals. Prepare for an epic trail race experience! Step into the golden trails of California and join us for the Santa Clarita Trail Race—an unforgettable trail running experience for all levels, brought to you by New Global Adventures, creators of the popular VALENCIA Trail Race and SPACEROCK Trail Race. Set in the historic Placerita Canyon, where gold was first discovered in 1842, this race takes you through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Santa Clarita, CA. From challenging hills and windi

WELCOME TO THE SUGAR DADDY RACE! Celebrate Father's Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley in a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids race. Get your PR on our fast, almost flat course on paved paseo trails. Created to bring runners together for a great race experience as you finish across the historic Iron Horse bridge into the finish line to earn our epic Sugar Daddy Race bling, plus receive yummy Ben & Jerry's ice cream to help cool you down from your awesome run!  Learn more below or register today to secure your spot at the start line! FAST COURSERunners get to enjoy the best of Santa Clarita's awesome paths and paseos taking runners on a spectacular tour around the Santa Clarita Valley on a very fast course.  HISTORIC BRIDGEAll runners get to make the final push into finish line to run across the historic 120-year old Iron Horse bridge, making for a landmark race finish. FAMILY FUNThe Sug

The return of an iconic RAAM-style race from Santa Clarita to Twentynine Palms via Death Valley National Park. Solo, tandem, 2 and 4-person relay. Support crew required. (See RULES)