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Running in California

Your guide to races, run clubs, and running community in California

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Upcoming Races in California

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JUN14
Hansen Dam Splash and Dash 1K/5K
Sylmar, CA
JUN14
Baylands Bike/run/transition 2 clinic
Sunnyvale, CA
JUN14
Good Vibes Run – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon
Long Beach, CA
JUN14
Old Zoo Half Marathon
Los Angeles, CA
JUN18
Run for the Rancho 2026 - Rancho Las Virgenes *NEW LOCATION*
Agoura Hills, CA
JUN18
2026 West / Southwest Regions Classic
San Diego, CA
JUN20
Mission Possible Run
Los Angeles, CA
JUN20
Nixon 5K for Title IX
Yorba Linda, CA
JUN20
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA

Run Clubs in California

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Los Angeles Leggers, Los Angeles, CA

Cities in California

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San Diego 97Los Angeles 61Long Beach 61Fresno 36Anywhere 34San Francisco 33Sacramento 31Bakersfield 30Coronado 26Clovis 16San Jose 15Huntington Beach 14Santa Cruz 11Visalia 10Irvine 10Oakland 10Ventura 9Modesto 9Chico 8Canoga Park 8

Popular Race Types in California

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5K 57610K 250Half Marathon 87trail 47Marathon 15charity 6relay 5ultra 4iconic 1road 1

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