Run/Walk Events

Looking for a scenic winter race? Join the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon with 10K & 5K options in Golden Gate Park.

There will be awards three deep in each ten-year age group for The Escape from Folsom 10 miler and the 5K run/walk.

Superb Owl Run Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 • Location: California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA Event Type: Run/Walk (5K + 2 Mile + virtual option) Host: Sierra Cascades Multisport Productions Sierra Cascades Description:A fun, themed run/walk weekend for runners, walkers, and fans of the “big game” season. Choose a competitive...

Fresno Valentine Run Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 • Location: Woodward Park, Fresno, CA Event Type: Run/Walk (5K + 2 Mile + kids + virtual option) Host: Sierra Cascades Multisport Productions Sierra Cascades Description:A family-friendly Valentine-themed run/walk event with multiple distances and options for competitive runners and casual participants alike,...

Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon The Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon offer a stunning course through one of California’s most picturesque regions. Runners begin in Calistoga and follow the Silverado Trail south, passing vineyards and wineries along the way. The full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier, while the...

Pi Day Run Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 • Location: Woodward Park, Fresno, CA Event Type: Run/Walk (multiple distance options) Host: Sierra Cascades Multisport Productions Sierra Cascades Description:Celebrate Pi Day with a fun community run at Woodward Park. Expect a festive vibe, multiple distance options, and a great early-spring tune-up for...

Badwater Salton Sea Borrego Springs, CA • April 18–19, 2026 BADWATER® Salton Sea is a legendary team ultramarathon challenge that takes runners from below sea level near Salton City through the Anza-Borrego Desert region and up to a high-elevation finish near Palomar Mountain. Teams of two or three run together...

The Revolution Ride, Roll and Stroll bicycle and walk/roll fundraiser, Sunday, May 3, 2026 • Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley, CA   Roll, stroll, or ride with BORP at their signature fundraising event—part celebration, part challenge, and 100% mission in action. The Revolution Ride welcomes all abilities and all...

Shinzen Run/Walk • Sun May 17, 2026 Shinzen Run/Walk Description — The Shinzen Run started over 35 years ago under the direction of Ken Takeuchi and has supported the Shinzen Garden. Proceeds will benefit the Shinzen Garden in memory of Ken Takeuchi. Participants will receive: Finisher Medal T-Shirt Pancake Breakfast...

Reno Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure May 29–30, 2026 The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey (RTO) is a scenic and challenging 178-mile overnight relay run adventure that begins in Reno, travels to the shores of Lake Tahoe, and loops back to the Biggest Little City. Teams tackle 36 relay legs averaging about 5...

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego May 30 - 31, 2026 • Learn More Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • KiDS ROCK The Original Rock 'n' Roll Rock ’n’ Roll San Diego is a high-energy race weekend that blends scenic running with live music at every turn, making it a...

Big Chief 50K Ultra Trail Run • June 28, 2026 • Tahoe City, CA The Big Chief 50K Ultra Trail Run invites endurance runners to tackle a stunning 50-kilometer loop over rugged single-track and fire-road trails in the forests between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. With nearly 4,500 feet of climbing,...

Tahoe Trail 100 • July 18, 2026 • North Lake Tahoe, CA The Tahoe Trail 100 is an endurance mountain bike challenge set against the breathtaking trails and high-country vistas around North Lake Tahoe, offering distances up to 100 km on mixed surface singletrack and backcountry routes. This Leadville 100-qualifier...

Badwater 135 — “The World’s Toughest Foot Race” Badwater 135 Ultramarathon • July 27–29, 2026 • Death Valley Basin to Whitney Portal (Furnace Creek/Lone Pine), CA Badwater 135: Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA, the Badwater® 135 is the most demanding and extreme running...

Truckee Half Marathon | Truckee 5K • Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Truckee, California Description: The ninth annual Truckee Half Marathon & Truckee 5K invites runners to experience one of Northern California’s most scenic mountain race weekends. Set in the heart of Historic Downtown Truckee, both race distances start and...

Gear up for an unforgettable adventure at the Marlette 50K, an iconic trail running event set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Tahoe

Monterey Bay Half Marathon • September 19, 2026 • Marina/Seaside, CA The Monterey Bay Half Marathon delivers a scenic seaside running experience along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail—perfect for runners chasing a personal best or a memorable fall race. The largely flat, bike-path course takes participants past beaches, through...

Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series San Jose • October 3–4, 2026 • San Jose, CA Learn More Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • KiDS ROCK Description:Rock ’n’ Roll San Jose turns downtown into a high-energy running block party, pairing a fast, flat course with live music, hype squads, and...

Looking for a scenic fall race? The Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K offers a fast coastal course with stunning Monterey Bay views.

Rio Del Lago 100 Mile & 50K Endurance Runs • November 7, 2026 • Granite Bay, CA Folsom to Auburn and Back • Learn More The Rio Del Lago Endurance Runs are iconic trail ultramarathon events in the Sierra Nevada foothills, featuring both a legendary 100-mile course and a challenging...