Running races in or near Palo Alto, CA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Palo Alto, CA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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Running-10K - Individual Ages 13-17
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: Flat, fast, out and back course along paved bike path. Runs ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-20-2026
Description: 5K course on trails and some paved path, all closed to ...
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Running-10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Vibha
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: What is Dream Mile?The Dream Mile is Vibha’s flagship fundraiser event, ...
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Running-10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Vibha
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: What is Dream Mile?The Dream Mile is Vibha’s flagship fundraiser event, ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Vibha
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: What is Dream Mile?The Dream Mile is Vibha’s flagship fundraiser event, ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Vibha
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: What is Dream Mile?The Dream Mile is Vibha’s flagship fundraiser event, ...
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Running-10K - Individual Ages 18 & Over
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: Flat, fast, out and back course along paved bike path. Runs ...
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Running-Half marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Vibha
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: What is Dream Mile?The Dream Mile is Vibha’s flagship fundraiser event, ...
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Running-Half marathon - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Vibha
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: What is Dream Mile?The Dream Mile is Vibha’s flagship fundraiser event, ...
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Cross Country 7th and 8th Grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
Description: DescriptionWe will meet behind the gym and be done by 4:30.
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Cross Country 6th grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
Description: DescriptionWe will meet behind the gym and be done by 4:30.
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Cross Country 6th grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
Description: DescriptionWe will meet behind the gym and be done by 4:30.
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Cross Country 7th and 8th Grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
Description: DescriptionWe will meet behind the gym and be done by 4:30.
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Copy of Sierra Point 10KM
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: Flat, fast, out and back course along paved bike path. Runs ...
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Cross Country 7th and 8th Grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
Description: DescriptionWe will meet behind the gym and be done by 4:30.
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Elementary Cross Country
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
Description: DescriptionGet ready to run, play, and explore with HREC Cross Country! ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Palo Alto, CA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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Palo Alto (CA) is a city in Santa Clara County with an estimated population of 64,403.[4]
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