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5Ks, 10ks, Half Marathons, Fun Runs, Turkey Trots & More

Orange County hosts family fun runs, Turkey Trots, 5Ks and full marathons all year long. Whether you’re looking for a challenge, like the OC Marathon, or a fun way to get kids excited about fitness, like the annual Dino Dash, we’ve got a list of events for every season. Find your next race today.

5ks, 10ks, Half Marathons, Fun Runs, Turkey Trots, and More

Find a List Of The Best Marathons In California

DateEventLocation
January TBA, 2026Bagel Run 5K, 10K, and Half MarathonMile Square Park
January 25, 2026Fullerton 5kFullerton High School Track & Field
Jan. 29-Feb 1, 2026Disneyland Half Marathon WeekendDisneyland
February 1, 2026Surf City Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5KHuntington State Beach
February 14, 2026Heart Run Half Marathon & 5K/SuperBowl 5KBolsa Chica State Park
February 28, 2026Oso Fit 5K Fun Run & Community Health FairNorman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
February 22 2026Aliso Viejo Brave Race 5K & 1K Fun RunAliso Niguel High School
February 28, 2026SOCAL River MarathonSanta Ana River Trail
March 14, 2026Catalina Island Marathon, 5K, 10KAvalon, Catalina Island
March 15, 2026The RODEO Run 5k/10kHuntington State Beach
March 21, 20265k Walk/Run with HopeYorba Linda
March TBA, 2026La Habra RacesLa Habra Marketplace
March 15, 2026The Rodeo Run 5k/10kHuntington Beach (Beach Blvd & PCH)
March TBA, 2025Shamrock Run 5K/10KSan Clemente Pier & Beach Trail
March TBA, 2026Spirit RunFashion Island, Newport Beach
March TBA, 2026Reaching for the Cure Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids RunIrvine Valley College
March TBA, 2026REACH Foundation Shamrock ‘n RunYorba Regional Park
March TBA, 2026Into the Wild Limestone CanyonLimestone Canyon
April 5, 2025Run Seal BeachSeal Beach
April 5, 2025Rock It El Moro CanyonEl Moro Canyon/
Crystal Cove State Park
April 11-12, 2025Reebok Ragnar Road SoCalSilver Strand Beach to Huntington Beach
April 18, 2026Run for the PlanetBolsa Chica State Beach
April 19, 2025Rabbit Run 5k Run/Walk & OC Challenge 5k RunJeffrey Trail Middle School
April TBA, 2026Race On The BaseLos Alamitos Military Base
April 25, 2026Running is for the BirdsBolsa Chica State Beach
April 26, 2025Superhero 5K Run/Walk Health & Safety ExpoMason Regional Park
April 26, 2025PanCan PurpleStride Orange County WalkAngel Stadium
April TBA, 2026Tustin Hangar Half Marathon, 5K & 10KTustin Hangar
April 25, 2026Move4U 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s, Dystonia, & Movement DisordersFountain Valley
April 26, 2025Running is for the BirdsHuntington Beach
April 26-27, 2025OC TriathlonLake Mission Viejo
May 2-3, 2026OC Marathon & Half MarathonOC Fair & Event Center
May 2, 2026
May 4, 2025Cinco De Miles 5k/10K Run WalkHuntington State Beach
May 4, 2025John Wayne Grit Series 50K, 25K & 5KCrystal Cove State Park
May 17, 2025O’Neill Park Trail RacesO’Neill Regional Park
May 17, 2025Fun Run & Fit FestSanta Ana Stadium
May 18, 2025Great Donut Run / Walk 5kIrvine Valley College
May 17, 2025SoCal’s Pirates 5K/10K Run/WalkBolsa Chica State Beach
May 31, 2025SJC Community Supporters RunCook La Novia Park, SJC
May 26, 2025Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids RunSaddleback Memorial Medical Center
June 11, 2025Into the Wild Black Star Canyon 9KBlack Star Canyon
June 21, 2025KPOC Thrive Festival 5K Timed RunIrvine, CA
June 21, 2025Into the Wild Fremont Training RunIrvine Regional Park
June 28, 2025Whiting Ranch Trail RaceWhiting Ranch Wilderness Park
June 28, 2025A Snail’s Pace x Adidas Sunset 5000Saddleback High School Sports Complex
June 21, 2025Angels 5KAngel Stadium
July 4, 2025Firecracker Run 5K/10KCanyon High School
July 4, 2026Red, White & Blue 5K + Fun RunIrvine Valley College
July 4, 2025El Toro Chargers 4th of July 5KLake Forest Drive & Serrano Road
July 4, 2025Surf City Run 5K2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach
July 4, 2025La Palma Fitness Run for FunLa Palma
July 4, 2026Freedom Run on the RanchFounder’s Park Ladera Ranch
July 4, 2025YMCA Run In The Parks 5K & Kids RaceCrown Valley Park, Laguna Niguel
July 4, 2025Ralph J. Redington 5K/10K Run and Kids RunNorth Lake, Irvine
July 4, 2025Orange Park Acres 5K6500 Santiago Cyn Rd
July 9, 2025Into the Wild Red Rock 5kRed Rock Wilderness
July 18, 2026The Harding HustleTucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon
July 18-19, 2026San Clemente Ocean Festival – Runs, Paddles, Races & Biathlon615 Avenida Victoria
August 6, 2025Into the Wild Saddleback Wilderness 5kSaddleback Wilderness
August 10, 2025The OC Fair Fun Run 5KOC Fair & Event Center
August 17, 2025Heroes For Hearing 5KFountain Valley
August 23, 2025SJVRC OneMile4OneChild Orange County Charity RunFountain Valley
August 24, 2025Splash Dash 5K/A Wet Or Dry Run plus Duckie DashWild Rivers, Irvine
September 3, 2025Into the Wild Gypsum Canyon 5kGypsum Canyon
September 4-7, 2025Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon WeekendDisneyland
September 13, 2025Superheroes Triumph! 5KIrvine
September 14, 2025Healthy Kids Running Series(Laguna) Niguel Hills Middle School
September 21, 2025Pacific Coast TriathlonLaguna Beach
September 20, 2026Huntington Beach Surf City 10HB Pier Plaza
September 20, 2025That’s No Moon Trail RaceSilverado Canyon
September 21, 2025Pacific Coast TriathlonLaguna Beach
September 21, 2025Doggy Dash Cause for Paws 5K/10KHuntington Beach
September 21, 2025Tunnel to Towers 5kHuntington Beach
September 27, 2025Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K & Color RunFountain Valley Sports Park
September 27, 2025Dove Dash 5K, 1KTrabuco Canyon
September 27, 2025California Brewery Running SeriesLeft Coast Brewing, Irvine
September 28, 2025TIKI Beach 5K/10K RunBolsa Chica State Beach
September 28, 2025Healthy Kids Running Series(Laguna) Niguel Hills Middle School
October 4, 2025Cypress RunCypress Civic Center
October 4, 2025Central Park Invitational – Open RaceHuntington Beach
October 5, 2025Healthy Kids Running Series(Laguna) Niguel Hills Middle School
October 11, 2025UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge 5K/10K Run/Walk or RideUCI’s Aldrich Park
October 11, 2025Rock It in Chino HillsCarbon Canyon
October 11, 2025Día de los Muertos Northgate Market 5KAngel Stadium
October 12, 2025Witches Wave – Halloween RunHuntington Beach
October 12, 2025Healthy Kids Running Series(Laguna) Niguel Hills Middle School
October 11, 2025Dia de Los Muertos 5k2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim
October 17, 2025The Race for a Healthier World 5KAnaheim
October 19, 2025Live Like Jojo WalkOutlets @ San Clemente
October 19, 20255K Weighted Vest Beach Run ChallengeBolsa Chica State Beach
October 25, 2025Fit Fall Halloween Harvest 5K/10KBolsa Chica State Beach
October 25, 2025OC Pumpkin Run 5kJuanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail
October 25, 2025Monster Dash 5K – San ClementeSC Community Center
October 25, 2025SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K – Halloween RaceHuntington Beach
October 25, 2025OC United 2025 Pumpkin Run/WalkFullerton
October 25, 2025Caspers Trail RacesCaspers Wilderness Park
October 26, 2025Halloween Havoc – 5K, 10K, 15K and Half MarathonFountain Valley
October 26, 2025Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/WalkHuntington Beach
October 26, 2025Healthy Kids Running Series(Laguna) Niguel Hills Middle School
November 1, 2025Beer City HalfSanta Ana
November 1, 2025Día de los Muertos RunHuntington Beach
November 1, 2025Orange County Empower Walk & 5KSilverado
November 1, 2025California Brewery Running SeriesPfeiffer Brewing Company, Anaheim
November 1, 2025Giracci Farms Wine Run Turkey Trot 5kSilverado Canyon
November 2, 2025Annual Dino DashTustin Market Place
November 2, 2025Cal Tri Newport DunesNewport Dunes
November 9, 2025Courage to Thrive 5K Walk/RunHuntington Beach
November 15, 2025Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair 5K/1 Mile Fun RunNewport Dunes Waterfront Resort
November 15, 2025Bubble Run IrvineOak Canyon Park
November 22, 2025Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival6640 Alton Parkway, Irvine
November TBA, 2025Veterans Day Fun RunCosta Mesa
November 22, 2025Seal Beach Turkey TrotMain Street, Seal Beach
November 22, 2025Elf Yourself 5KLake Forest Sports Park
November 22, 2025Feathered Feet Turkey TrotFountain Valley
November 22, 2025Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K, and Half MarathonMile Square Park
November 23, 2025Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Fun RunSanta Ana River Trail
November 27, 2025Dana Point Turkey TrotDana Point Harbor
November 27, 2025OC Turkey Trot 5K – IrvineIrvine Valley College
November 27, 2025Turkey Trot OCOC Rescue Mission Village Of Hope
November 27, 2025Turkey Trot On The RanchRancho Mission Viejo
November 27, 2025Turkey Wobble Huntington BeachCorner of PCH and Beach Blvd
November 27, 2025Plymouth Rock n RunYorba Regional Park
November 27, 2025Kindness Matters WalkFullerton
December 6, 2025Jingle Bell RunAngel Stadium
December 6, 2025Santa Clause with a Cause 5K/10KBolsa Chica State Beach
December 6, 2025RunningForCure1000 Steps, Laguna Beach
December 6, 2025Into The Wild OC Trail Run – 28KFremont Canyon
December 12, 2025Crystal Cove Trail RunCrystal Cove State Park, El Moro
December 13, 2025The Jingle Bell RunHuntington Beach
December 20, 2025Run For A ClausUniversity of California, Irvine
December 20, 2025Santa’s Reindeer RunHuntington Beach
December 21, 2025Chasing Santa- 5K, 10K, and Half MarathonMile Square Park
December 28, 2025Run in the New Year – Huntington BeachBolsa Chica State Beach

More Than Just A Race

Bubble Run – Racers make their way through a family-friendly 5K course while they’re showered with foam, and passing four colorful bubble cannon stations. Join the bubblefest at the after party for more bubbles!

The Color Run – Just like Color Vibe, runners get splashed with color during and after the race. There’s an after race Finish Festival with music, dancing, photo ops, activity booths, vendors, and more.

Foam Glow – These after-dark family friendly events splash foam and color over races along the 5K course. End the race with activities, music and dancing for a fun after party. Foam Glow is a go-at-your-own-pace event, not a competitive race.

Muddy Dash – A family friendly mud run with obstacles like walls, ropes, monkey bars, and plenty of mud. Held at Oak Canyon Park, you’ll run, walk, crawl, wade, slip, and slide through the course with Mud Experts leading the way. This is a fun run and not a timed race. Costumes are welcome. Must be 7 or older to participate.

Mud Girl Run – Aimed at women, the Mud Girl Run is a three mile race with obstacles and fun. There are over 17 obstacles to challenge your physical strength including mud, slides, climbing, agility courses, water, and more.

Spartan Races – Spartan Races are some of the most challenging obstacle races, but they are totally worth it for those who enjoy a challenge. There are different levels of challenges depending on the race you sign up for. The Stadion is one of the most common – it is a 5K with 20 obstacles including the gauntlet, air bike, rolling mud, and more.


Virtual Races

Many runs have been modified to virtual participation. Racers can register to participate in the event and you choose to complete your distance as a solo run at the location and time of your preference to maintain social distance guidelines and reduce crowding/gathering. Here are a few sites that are hosting virtual races and app-based virtual run challenge programs:

Active – Find runs, biking events, and activities for the whole family including virtual races. Plus keep an eye out for in-person activities as they are updated.

Run Guides – Find local (and not-so-local) virtual runs to join, and get the scoop on in-person races as they are added.

The Conqueror Virtual Challenges – Choose a challenge and log your progress through the app or automatically track with your smartwatch. Earn medals, join teams, and connect with other racers in the Conqueror community.


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