Super Bowl / Valentines

Runs, Marathons & More

ANAHEIM: Disney Half Marathon Weekend January 28-31, 2026
Multiple events spanning 3 days. Many sell out. Go to website to register as space permits.
$, rundisney.com
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
Health & Fitness Expo
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 12-8 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

BAKERSFIELD: Superbowl Open (Golf) $ Purse February 8, 2026, 8 a.m. Shotgun $450 per Team Includes Greenfee, Cart, Tee Prize, Range & Lunch!   Address: Rudal Rd., Bakersfield, CA  kernrivergolf.com

BAKERSFIELD: CSUB Kinesiology Club Valentine's Run 10K, 5K  February 14, 2026
CSUB Icardo Center
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
$, valentinesrun.com
Flat, fast course on CSUB campus. Compete for hand-made, heart-shaped awards for top 3 in age group categories.

CAMPBELL: Valentine Run/ Fun Walk February 7, 2026, 9 a.m.
Campbell Park, Los Gatos Creek Trail
Gilman & E. Campbell Avenues, Campbell, CA
$15-50, campbellca.gov

CARLSBAD: 5K Warrior Spirit Run/Walk and Family Festival February 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Poinsettia Community Park
6600 Hidden Valley Rd. 
Carlsbad, CA
$Free for some kids categories, raceroster.com
Support a Child Fighting for Their Tomorrow.  Course: Flat with gradual hill, Rain or Shine Event, Chipped Time Race for Runners, Bibs, T-shirts and finishing medals

CHINO: Run for Russ 5K February 7, 2026, 8-10 a.m.
Chino Civic Center
13220 Central Avenue
Chino, CA
$, racewire.com
In tribute to Fallen Chino Police Officer Russ Miller, over 1,000 attend & participate in this fundraiser for Chino Police Officers Foundation, assisting those in need in Chino.

CLOVIS: SuperbOwl 5K Run February 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Clovis Trail
205 W Alluvial Ave.
Behind Life Sciences Building
Clovis, CA 93611
$50-55, sierracascades.com | runsignup.com
Celebrate Super Bowl and football season with runners, football fans, and owl aficionados! 

CORONADO: Valentine's Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run February 15, 2026
Tidelands Park
2000 Mullinex Dr.
Coronado, CA
$37-159, valentinesday10k.com
Peace, Joy, and Love - start at Tidelands Park, run under the Coronado Bay Bridge and along Glorietta Boulevard. Hand-carved Tiki Masks awarded to the top winners in multiple categories.

DEATH VALLEY: Envirosports Death Valley Road Marathon and 10K February 7, 2026, 8 a.m.
Highway 190
Death Valley, CA
$fee + $15 National Parks pass, envirosports.com
Due to its popularity, this event typically sells out and doesn't accept race day sign-up. Races start and finish at the Furnace Creek Ranch through the heart of Death Valley.

ENCINITAS: The Kook Run 5K, 10K & Costume Contest February 8, 2026, 7 a.m.
Moonlight Plaza
345 S. Coast Highway
Encinitas, CA 92024
$14.56-83.26, thekookrun.com
Starts under the world famous Encinitas sign on Highway 101, passing by the famous Cardiff Kook statue (The Magic Carpet Ride, rises above popular surf breaks and heads down to Cardiff State Beach. Post-race finish line festival at Moonlight Plaza features live music, beer garden, breakfast tacos, local vendors, games and activities.

FRESNO: Pirate's Booty 5K/2 Mile Run January 24, 2026, 8:45 a.m.
Woodward Park
Mountain View Shelter
7775 N Friant Rd.
Fresno, CA
$, californiaclassicevents.com
Scallywags and Pirate music entertain along the course along. Dress in your best pirate garb. Run helps promote awareness of diabetes illnesses.

FRESNO: Bee Sweet Citrus Farm Run February 7, 2026, 7 a.m.
O'Neill Park
2611 E. Barstow Ave.
Fresno, CA
$55 approx. beesweetcitrus.com | runsignup.com
The run/walk set in beautiful O'Neill Park at Fresno State features a timed 5K race or a leisurely 1-mile walk, all while supporting the Fresno State Ag One Foundation and fostering the next generation of agriculturalists.

GOLETA: Super Bowl Run 5K February 12, 2023, 8:30 a.m.
Goleta State Beach
5986 Sandspit Road
Goleta, CA 93117
$20-45, active.com
15th annual Super Bowl 5K in 2023 at Goleta Beach Park boasts a fast & flat out-and-back course on the bike path with awesome views.
 

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Surf City Marathon February 1, 2026
motivrunning.com
Sports expo, marathon

IRVINE: Anaheim Ducks 5K Run February 8, 2026, 8 a.m.
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena
888 Ridge Valley
Irvine, CA
$60-85, runsignup.com
 The course begins outside the Ducks practice facility - Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, traveling throughout the park. Anaheim Ducks mascot Wild Wing, a vendor village, DJ and more, all  benefit  Anaheim Ducks Foundation programs.

IRVINE: Trojan Trot 5K & 1M Fun Run February 7, 2026
University High School
4771 Campus Drive
Irvine, CA
$35-up, active.com
All proceeds from the event donated to University High School PTSA, Athletic Boosters & Teams, and ASB Clubs. 

LONG BEACH: Run Your Heart Out 5K, 10K, 10 Mile & Half Marathon February 8, 2026, 7 a.m.
Alamitos Beach
780 E. Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA
$donations, runsignup.com
 The beach path is an open course  so you'll encounter others using it. Stay on the right side of the beach path. The right side is for pedestrians and the left side is for cyclists.

LONG BEACH: Run Like It's Recess 5K January 25, 2026, 9 a.m.
El Dorado Park
7876 E. Tarma St.
Long Beach, CA
$10-35, runlikeitsrecess.com
Promoting health and fitness, this stroller and wheelchair friendly all-ages event is hosted by Newcomb Academy PTSA.

LONG BEACH: Dolphin Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon February 7, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
5400 E. Ocean Blvd.
Beach at 54th Place & Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA
$25.99-39.99, abetterworldrunning.com
It's time for the Dash fun run which is clock timed

LOS ANGELES: Griffith Park Half Marathon & 5K Run February 1, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Griffith Park
4659 Crystal Springs Dr. (Rangers Station Parking Lot)
Los Angeles, CA 90027
$50-102 approx., rungpr.com
Historic Half Marathon consists of rolling hills with spectacular views of the foothills, Travel Town, LA Zoo, and fast portion of the course consisting of flat, compact trails. Benefits Los Angeles Parks Foundation.

LOS ANGELES: Game Day 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon Runs February 8, 2026
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Sun Valley Picnic Area
4200 La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Course: out and back loops on the park trail
$27-50, abetterworldrunning.com

MOORPARK: Groundhog Day 5K, 10K February 7, 2026, 8 a.m.
Moorpark High School
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark, CA
$, moorparkgroundhogday5k.org - forwards to runsignup.com
Post-race festivities include the awards ceremony, refreshments, vendors, and a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses, all for the benefit of Moorpark High School cross country and track programs.

PALM DESERT: Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K February 15, 2026, 7 a.m.
Civic Center Park
43900 San Pablo Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
$22-101, palmdeserthalfmarathon.com
Flat, fast 5K course in Coachella Valley includes post-race food.

PALM SPRINGS: Tour de Palm Springs February 7, 2026, 6:15 a.m. 
Downtown Palm Springs
134 E. Tahquitz (South Palm Canyon Drive between Tahquitz and Baristo)
Palm Springs, CA
Free-$100, tourdepalmsprings.com
Up to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries, plus  20+ band concerts in one of the largest charity bike rides in the country in beautiful Palm Springs!

RAYMOND: Hensley Off Road Race 10K Run and Mountain Bike Race February 1, 2026, 8 a.m.
Hensley Lake Buck Ridge Trail
29863 River Rd.
Raymond, CA
$11-70 + $parking, bikesignup.com
Buck Ridge Recreation Area at Hensley Lake in Raymond offers soaring single track, competitive turns and hills to make you cry, then fly!

REDDING: Frosty Fun Run Cupcake Run 4 Mile / 2.5 Mile Run February 7, 2026, 8 a.m.
Fleet Feet Store
1376 Hilltop Dr. (next to Member's 1st Credit Union)
Redding, CA 96003
$, midniteracing.net
Part of a series of Frosty Fun Run events, the affordable run is held annually

REDONDO BEACH: Redondo Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k / 5k February 8, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
redondo10k.com
Run, walk, or stroll in the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk or Baby Buggy 10K. The costume contest is a big hit every year!

SACRAMENTO: Jed Smith Ultra 50K / 50 Mile / 30K and Half Marathon January 31, 2026,  7:30 a.m.
Watt Avenue (access to the American River Parkway)
8731 La Riviera Dr.
Sacramento, CA
$80-120, ultrasignup.com
Jed Smith Ultra Classic features a certified Boston Qualifier course which follows a paved bike path where runners cross the Guy West Bridge at Sacramento State University and at Watt Avenue on the other end. 

SACRAMENTO: Valentine 4M, 1.8M Run/Walk Race for Justice Feb 14, 2026, 8 a.m.
Country Club Plaza Mall
Back Parking Lot
2310 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA
$25-56, valentine.run
20+ years strong, the kid, stroller and canine-friendly Valentine Run/Walk encourages participants to wear hearts to compete for best dressed awards and to show their love of the Valentine Run/Walk.

SAN DIEGO: Hungry Dog Dash 5K Run February 8, 2026, 8 a.m.
Liberty Station NTC Park
2455 Cushing Rd.
San Diego, CA
$45.20, hungrydogdash.com
Flat, fast waterfront course is fun for runners and walkers of all ages, and even (leashed) four-legged friends. Benefiting Point Loma High School Cross Country program

SAN FRANCISCO: Lunar New Year Run February 7, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Presidio, Crissy Field
San Francisco, CA 
$, thebestraces.com
Small, scenic run with groups of 15 per wave for maximum enjoyment and encouragement.

SAN FRANCISCO: Sutter Health San Francisco Half Marathon 10K & 5K in Golden Gate Park Sunday, February 1, 2026, 7:55 a.m.
Golden Gate Park
John F. Kennedy Drive east of Stow Lake Drive (start line)
San Francisco, CA
$, sanfranciscohalfmarathon.org
Scenic course in Golden Gate Park and along the Pacific Ocean. The start line is on JFK Promenade east of Blue Heron Lake Drive. Post-race festival includes vendor and sponsor activations, water, and snacks. Race proceeds support local charities.

SAN JOSE: Mt. Umunhum Trail Conquest 50K, 26.2M, 30K, 13.1M, 7M, 5K  February 7, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Hacienda Entrance
21785 Almaden Rd
San Jose, CA 95120
$, ultrasignup.com | tctruns.com
Starts at park's Hacienda entrance. The 30K, Trail Marathon and 50K all travel into the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. The 30K   summits Bald Mountain, and both the Trail Marathon and 50K ascend  Mt. Umunhum.

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Rotary Mission 10 Race - Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 5K, Kids 1 Mile Fun Run  January 31, 2026, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Old Mission San Juan Bautista
406 Second St.
San Juan Bautista, CA
2300 Delaware Ave.
$, santacruztrackclub.com
San Juan Bautista is a small California Mission town just off Hwy 101 approximately 50 miles south of San Jose. The four races: 1/2 marathon, 10 miles, 5k and 1 Mile kids fun run, all start and finish in front of the historic San Juan Mission. The area is rural and the course takes runners through farm land and up the Anzar hills.

SANTA MARIA: Elevate 12 Hour Race February 13-14, 2026, 8:45 a.m.
First Baptist Church
2970 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455
$22-45, elevaterace.com
The person that completes the most 1-mile loops is the winner.  Very few people can run the entire time in a race of this distance, going through the night. Race support summer missions programs

SANTA MONICA: Lunar New Year Run February 7, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
1 Mile to Half Marathon and Fun Runs
Palisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
runsignup.com

SANTA MONICA: Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon February 8, 2026, 7 a.m.
Santa Monica, CA
 Heart & Sole runs along the beautiful Santa Monica coast
$, runsignup.com

VISALIA: Super Bowl Sprint 2- and 5K walk/runs February 8, 2026, 8-10 a.m.
Mooney Grove Park
27000 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA
$30, thecreativecenterfoundation.org | runsignup.com
Benefiting Creative Center,  a safe and accessible facility for adults with developmental disabilities to foster self-expression, self-worth, and personal growth through the arts.

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