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Races in Palo Alto, CA

Running races in or near Palo Alto, CA

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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.

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Running-5K - Team/Group Registration

Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization

Date of Race: 08-16-2025

Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization

Date of Race: 08-16-2025

Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization

Date of Race: 08-16-2025

Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...

Track & Field Camp - Skyhawks Sports

Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department

Date of Race: 06-16-2025

Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body ...

Muddy Dash - Exclusive VIP Registration - R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ...

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 11-22-2025

Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...

Track & Field Camp- Skyhawks Sports

Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department

Date of Race: 07-14-2025

Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body ...

Bubble Run - Standard Registration

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 05-10-2025

Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know ...

Bubble Run - VIP Registration

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 05-10-2025

Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know ...

Muddy Dash - VALUE REGISTRATION - R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 11-22-2025

Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...

Running-5K - Late Registration Individual Age group/open

Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization

Date of Race: 08-16-2025

Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...

Muddy Dash | Bay Area

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 11-22-2025

Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...

Bubble Run | Pleasanton, CA

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 05-10-2025

Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know ...

Bubble Run - Value Registrations- Regular Price $54.95

Organization: Viral Run

Date of Race: 05-10-2025

Description: If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know ...

Running-Kids Fun Race Age 0-10 - Kids Fun ...

Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization

Date of Race: 08-16-2025

Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...

FYMO's 7th 'Giving to Live' 5K Cancer Run/Walk

Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization

Date of Race: 08-16-2025

Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...

32nd Annual May Day Fun Run & Walk

Organization: Town of Woodside

Date of Race: 05-03-2025

Description: Come join us for the 32nd Annual May Day Fun Run ...

Lemonade Day

Organization: Belmont Parks and Recreation

Date of Race: 07-12-2025

Description: DescriptionLemonade Day is a fun, experiential program that teaches youth how ...

Mammals in Motion

Organization: Livermore Area Rec & Park Dist

Date of Race: 06-14-2025

Description: DescriptionJoin Ranger Rudy as we learn all about the many mammals ...

Children 14 & under (day of event)

Organization: Town of Woodside

Date of Race: 05-03-2025

Description: DescriptionJoin Ranger Rudy as we learn all about the many mammals ...

Adults (before May 1st)

Organization: Town of Woodside

Date of Race: 05-03-2025

Description: DescriptionJoin Ranger Rudy as we learn all about the many mammals ...

Children 14 & under (before May 1st)

Organization: Town of Woodside

Date of Race: 05-03-2025

Description: DescriptionJoin Ranger Rudy as we learn all about the many mammals ...

Adults (day of event)

Organization: Town of Woodside

Date of Race: 05-03-2025

Description: DescriptionJoin Ranger Rudy as we learn all about the many mammals ...

Other-Donation - Individual Age group/open

Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization

Date of Race: 08-16-2025

Description: Everyone is invited to register now for FYMO's 7th ...

Route 1: San Jose Elementary School, San Jose ...

Organization: Stratford Schools

Date of Race: 08-20-2025

Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...

Route 3: Washington Park, De Anza Park, Stratford ...

Organization: Stratford Schools

Date of Race: 08-20-2025

Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...

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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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About Palo Alto

Palo Alto (CA) is a city in Santa Clara County with an estimated population of 64,403.[4]

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