Running Races in Sacramento, California

47 upcoming races in Sacramento, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.

Racing in Sacramento: what the calendar looks like

There are 47 upcoming races on the Sacramento calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 10 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 8. Among California cities, only San Diego, Long Beach and Los Angeles have more upcoming races.

Of those, 39 offer a 5K, 32 offer a 10K and 31 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is 2026 California International Marathon on December 6. The next half marathon is Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO on October 31. Where fees are published, the median entry in Sacramento is $30, close to the California median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Granite Bay (13 races, 21 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

California International Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

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.

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