Running Races in 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

Organization: DSE Runners

Date of Race: 05-31-2026

Description: Challenging, scenic course, combination of paved roads and trails. An opportunity ...

Running-10K - Individual

Organization: DSE Runners

Date of Race: 09-13-2026

Description: Flat, fast, and scenic out and back 10K course along the ...

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 ...

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Organization: DSE Runners

Date of Race: 07-19-2026

Description: Have you ever wondered how you would do if everyone ran ...

Rockaway Beach 5k

Organization: DSE Runners

Date of Race: 07-19-2026

Description: Have you ever wondered how you would do if everyone ran ...

Mclaren park roller coaster 5k

Organization: DSE Runners

Date of Race: 05-31-2026

Description: Challenging, scenic course, combination of paved roads and trails. An opportunity ...

Oyster Point 10K

Organization: DSE Runners

Date of Race: 09-13-2026

Description: Flat, fast, and scenic out and back 10K course along the ...

San Pedro Park Trail 5K, Kids Run & ...

Organization: DSE Runners

Date of Race: 09-20-2026

Description: 5K course on trails and some paved path, all closed to ...

Gardner Community Flea Market

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

Date of Race: 05-16-2026

Description: DescriptionMake money, enjoy yourself and meet locals at the Gardner Community ...

2:00-3:00: Running and Conditioning/ All Sports Conditioning

Organization: Bishop O'Dowd High School

Date of Race: 07-06-2026

Description: The goals of this camp are to develop a solid fundamental ...

2:00-3:00: Running and Conditioning/ All Sports Conditioning

Organization: Bishop O'Dowd High School

Date of Race: 06-15-2026

Description: This camp will introduce, train, and teach the fundamentals of sprint ...

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

Organization: Stratford Schools

Date of Race: 08-19-2026

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

Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger

Organization: Livermore Area Rec & Park Dist

Date of Race: 06-21-2026

Description: DescriptionWhen the sun comes up, the birds of Sycamore Grove come ...

Color Walk & Resource Fair - Citywide Event

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

Date of Race: 06-05-2026

Description: DescriptionWe invite you to join us at Lake Cunningham Park for ...

Route 2: Fremont Osgood, Milpitas Beresford Square/Stratford Preparatory ...

Organization: Stratford Schools

Date of Race: 08-19-2026

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