Northern California Running Event Calendar
Find your next NorCal running or walking event here!
Race Directors: To submit a run/walk event to be listed on this calendar, please email us the details here.
The entire Northern California running and walking calendar is available below. For a listing of event by popular distance, region or type, use the below category links.
- Calendars by Region: Sacramento Area ◘ Tahoe/Reno ◘ East Bay ◘ San Francisco ◘ North Bay ◘ South Bay/Pensinsula ◘ Santa Cruz – Monterey ◘ Redding/Chico ◘ Central Valley
- Calendars based on popular distance: 5K ◘ 10K ◘ Half Marathon ◘ Marathon ◘ Kids Runs
- Calendars by Unique Event Type: Half Marathon Relay ◘ Marathon Relay ◘ Trail Run ◘ Dog Run ◘ Kids Triathlon
- Calendars by Theme: St. Patrick’s Day ◘ Evening Event ◘ Beer Run ◘ July 4 ◘ Thanksgiving ◘ Christmas/Winter ◘ Women’s Event ◘ Wineries/Vineyard
- A Change of Pace Owned/Managed/Timing Events only: Link
01 Apr
April 1, 2023 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Folsom Point State Park, Folsom Point Ramp, Folsom, United States + Google Map
50 Mile / 25 Mile
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02 Apr
April 2, 2023 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Capitol Mall at 7th Street, Capitol Mall at 7th Street, Sacramento, United States + Google Map
5K / 10 Mile
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16 Apr
April 16, 2023 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 5th Street, Rocklin, United States + Google Map
Half Marathon / 12K / 5K / Kids Run
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27 Apr
April 27, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The WELL at Sac State, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States + Google Map
5K
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30 Apr
April 30, 2023 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
William Pond Park, 5700 Arden Way, Carmichael, United States + Google Map
Half Marathon / 5K
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30 Apr
April 30, 2023 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Gate 12 Parking – Alameda County Fair, Rd. 12, Valley Ave,, Pleasanton, United States + Google Map
The Pleasanton Run for Education offers a family-friendly race from the Alameda County Fairgrounds through downtown Pleasanton.
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07 May
May 7, 2023 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Clubhouse in the Old Fair Oaks Village, 7997 California Avenue, fair oaks, United States + Google Map
A Sacramento Area Tradition for 40 Years! 5 Mile Chicken Run & 2 Mile Rooster Ramble The Fair Oaks Sun Run has been an annual tradition in Fair Oaks, California for 40 years and – believe it or not – it hasn’t gotten one bit easier! Regarded as one of the most beautiful yet challenging courses around, it never fails to attract both the avid runner and those who are out to have a great time at a great event. May 7,…
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13 May
May 13, 2023 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Mare Island Brewing Co., 850 Nimitz Ave., Vallejo, United States + Google Map
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
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20 May
May 20, 2023 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, United States + Google Map
5K / 10K / Kids One Mile
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04 Jun
June 4, 2023 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Capitol Mall at 9th Street, Capitol Mall at 9th Street, Sacramento, United States + Google Map
10K / 5K
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04 Jul
July 4, 2023 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Lake Natoma Bike Trails, 145 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, United States + Google Map
10K / 5K and 2 Mile run or walk held on July 4th in Folsom, CA
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15 Jul
July 15, 2023 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
201 Cousteau Place, 201 Cousteau Place, Davis, United States + Google Map
This is a fun and festive evening event with an energetic atmosphere and great running/walking routes.
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04 Aug
August 4, 2023 8:00 am - August 6, 2023 4:00 pm
Lake Natoma-Nimbus Flat State Park, 1921 Hazel Ave, Gold River, United States + Google Map
2, 5, and 8 mile SUP Race, plus First Timer's Race, 2 Kids Races, and a 4-person Relay
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So many race distances, it'll be hard for you to choose. Our menu includes a 10K, 5K, 2 mile "Dog Jog", and four kids runs. You can even participate in our "Unofficial 15K," and run both the 5K and 10K. Finisher medals for all timed events, tech t-shirts and post-race live music. Sound like fun? It is! See you Nov. 20th!
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Davis Moonlight Race | July 15
2K, 5K, 10K, 10 Mile + Kid’s Fun Run
Saturday night, July 15
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