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Livermore, CA
• 177.9 miles
$10 -$40
A festive community 5K and Kids Fun Run at Sycamore Grove Park, Livermore, benefiting the LARPD Foundation.
5K
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Santa Cruz, CA
• 39.2 miles
$15 -$50
41st annual Fourth of July 10K, 5K and Kids 1K at Harvey West Park supporting Santa Cruz youth.
1K 5K 10K
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San Jose, CA
• 20.2 miles
$6
July 4th, 2026 8:30 am Where: Montevideo Swimming Pool Parking lot: 1585 Monteval Ln, San Jose, CA, 95120 How much: $6  PARADE START TIME 11:00AM Floats compete for a prestigious paper...
5K
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Morgan Hill, CA
• 23.2 miles
$25 -$55
A USATF-certified July 4th 5K and kids 1-mile through downtown Morgan Hill, CA.
1m 5K
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Pacifica, CA
• 36.3 miles
DescriptionJoin Us for the 4th of July Rocket Run! Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of energy at the Rocket Run, a 5-mile race for all ages and skill levels!Start & Finish: Community...
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San Jose, CA
• 26.2 miles
5K/10K fundraiser for Valley Health Foundation, July 11, 2026 in downtown San Jose
5K 10K
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San Jose, CA
• 56.3 miles
$35
Join us for FYMO’s 7th “Giving to Live” 5K Cancer Run/Walk — an inspiring and energetic event to honor, support, and celebrate those affected by cancer. Happening end of summer, this fun,...
5K
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Palo Alto, CA
• 41.6 miles
$40 -$45
Join the family-friendly 5K in Palo Alto with finisher medals - register now for this exciting running event!
5K
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Santa Cruz, CA
• 51.4 miles
$50 -$110
Run through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, a...
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Los Gatos, CA
• 22.4 miles
$45
A 10K and 5K fun run in Los Gatos raising fentanyl awareness, benefiting a recovery home.
5K 10K
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Pacifica, CA
• 50.8 miles
Have you ever wondered how you would do if everyone ran just the Rockaway 5K (and ½ the people didn't go off and do the 12K?). THIS is the chance to find out on one of the most scenic runs of the...
5K
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Salinas, CA
• 18.9 miles
Ekiden relay: teams of four pass a traditional Japanese tasuki sash instead of a baton. Twilight racing on 2.1-mile laps at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, starting at 5:00 PM.
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Watsonville, CA
• 26.0 miles
$10 -$45
The 5th annual Strawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by the Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services will kick-off the Watsonville Strawberry Festival on Saturday August 1,...
1K 5K
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San Leandro, CA
• 27.2 miles
$50 -$100
5k/10k/15k/Half Marathon in Long Beach by A Better World Running.
5K 10K Half Marathon
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Pacific Grove, CA
• 4.9 miles
Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile drive coastal roads of Monterey California to Pebble Beach and back. Views of gorgeous cliffs and scenic ocean views. This is definitely a...
1K 5K 10K
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Cupertino, CA
• 23.2 miles
$40 -$110
An aquathon with a 1.5km swim and 5km run in Cupertino, plus youth and standalone options.
1m 5K
14
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Fremont, CA
• 23.7 miles
$25 -$107
Beer City Half SLAM is a multi-event festival race in Fremont featuring half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and dog-friendly racing options. The event supports local charities, includes craft beer tastings,...
5K 10K Half Marathon
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Felton, CA
• 34.9 miles
$35 -$60
56th annual 10K race through the redwoods in Felton, CA
10K
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San Jose, CA
• 30.2 miles
Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to our families’ needs. Our routes are strategically designed to cover areas with the highest...
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San Jose, CA
• 30.2 miles
Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to our families’ needs. Our routes are strategically designed to cover areas with the highest...
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