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.
Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: Join us for FYMO’s 7th“Giving to Live” 5K Cancer Run/Walk — ...
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Running-15K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
Description:
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: Join us for FYMO’s 7th“Giving to Live” 5K Cancer Run/Walk — ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
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Running-10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
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Running-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Special Olympics Northern California
Date of Race: 03-21-2026
Description: Join Special Olympics Northern California for the coolest event ...
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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Special Olympics Northern California
Date of Race: 03-21-2026
Description: Join Special Olympics Northern California for the coolest event ...
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Track & Field- Skyhawks Sports
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 01-24-2026
Description: DescriptionThe fundamentals of body ...
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Running-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
Description:
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Palo Alto 10k/5k, Double 15k and Kids 1 ...
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 12-13-2025
Description:
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FYMO's 7th 'Giving to Live' 5K Cancer Run/Walk
Organization: Fashion Your Mind Organization
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: Join us for FYMO’s 7th“Giving to Live” 5K Cancer Run/Walk — ...
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2026 Bay Area 5K & Polar Plunge
Organization: Special Olympics Northern California
Date of Race: 03-21-2026
Description: Join Special Olympics Northern California for the coolest event ...
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Ghost Run - Tots - 4 and under
Organization: TOWN OF COLMA
Date of Race: 02-21-2026
Description: DescriptionRegistered tots will receive a race completion certificate and goodie ...
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Warriors Game Tickets Jewish Heritage Night
Organization: Oshman Family JCC
Date of Race: 01-11-2026
Description: Join us for Jewish Heritage Night at the Warriors against the ...
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Warriors Game Tickets Jewish Heritage Night
Organization: Oshman Family JCC
Date of Race: 01-11-2026
Description: Join us for Jewish Heritage Night at the Warriors against the ...
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World Class Racewalking Clinic - Los Gatos, CA
Organization: World Class Racewalking
Date of Race: 07-11-2026
Description: Contact: Georgiana Boeweratgboewer@gmail.com 831 214-0484 Fee: $225 ...
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Track & Field - Girls - Wood
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Girls track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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Track & Field - Girls - ACLC/Nea
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Girls track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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Track & Field - Girls - AOA
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Girls track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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Track & Field - Boys - Encinal
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Boys track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome to ...
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Track & Field - Boys - ACLC/Nea
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Boys track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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Track & Field - Boys - AOA
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Boys track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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Track & Field - Boys - Wood
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Boys track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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Track & Field - Girls - Encinal
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Girls track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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Track & Field - Boys - Lincoln
Organization: Alameda Education Foundation
Date of Race: 03-05-2026
Description: Boys track and field registration. All eligible student-athletes are welcome ...
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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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