California Marathons

62 upcoming marathons across California, updated nightly. Want radius search and maps? Open these in the Race Finder.

When to race: marathons in California

California has 62 upcoming marathons over the next 12 months. October is the busiest month for them, with 14. Most are around Castro Valley, San Diego, San Jose. The next one is Sacfit 2026 Summer/Fall Marathon Training Program on September 5 in Sacramento.

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California International Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

Los Angeles Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

San Francisco Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

Big Sur International Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

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