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
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 05-31-2026
Description: Challenging, scenic course, combination of paved roads and trails. An opportunity ...
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Running-10K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: Flat, fast, and scenic out and back 10K course along the ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Elementary Running Club North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-09-2026
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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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 ...
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Oyster Point 10K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 04-19-2026
Description: Flat, fast, and scenic out and back 10K course along the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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33rd Annual May Day Fun Run & Walk
Organization: Town of Woodside
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: Come join us for the 33rd Annual May Day Fun Run ...
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Adults (before April 30th)
Organization: Town of Woodside
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: Come join us for the 33rd Annual May Day Fun Run ...
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Mammals in Motion
Organization: Livermore Area Rec & Park Dist
Date of Race: 04-11-2026
Description: DescriptionRanger Rudy will introduce some of the many mammals that call ...
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Rocket Run 2026
Organization: Pacifica Parks, Beaches, and Recreation
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin Us for the 4th of July Rocket Run! Celebrate Independence ...
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Children 14 & under (before April 30th)
Organization: Town of Woodside
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin Us for the 4th of July Rocket Run! Celebrate Independence ...
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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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Something Rotten!
Organization: San Carlos Children's Theater
Date of Race: 06-01-2026
Description: For more details please go to: https://www.sancarloschildrenstheater.com/
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Junk in the Trunk
Organization: TOWN OF COLMA
Date of Race: 04-25-2026
Description: DescriptionWe're sorry, but online registration is not allowed for this ...
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Mini-Hawk (Baseball & Soccer)- Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: DescriptionThis multi-sport program was developed to give 4- to 7-year-olds a ...
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Mini-Hawk (Baseball & Soccer)- Skyhawks
Organization: City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department
Date of Race: 05-02-2026
Description: DescriptionThis multi-sport program was developed to give 4- to 7-year-olds a ...
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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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