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: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 07-19-2026
Description: Have you ever wondered how you would do if everyone ran ...
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Rockaway Beach 5k
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 07-19-2026
Description: Have you ever wondered how you would do if everyone ran ...
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
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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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Running-1 Mile - All Ages
Organization: On Your Mark Events
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: The 2026 Run San Ramon presented by the City ...
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Running-5K or 10K - All Ages
Organization: On Your Mark Events
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: The 2026 Run San Ramon presented by the City ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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Route 3: Washington Park, De Anza Park, Stratford ...
Organization: Stratford Schools
Date of Race: 08-19-2026
Description: Stratford Preparatory Blackford is dedicated to providing transportation services tailored to ...
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Cross Country 7th and 8th Grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
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Cross Country 6th grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
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Run San Ramon 2026
Organization: On Your Mark Events
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: The 2026 Run San Ramon presented by the City ...
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Cross Country 7th and 8th Grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
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Elementary Cross Country
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-09-2026
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Cross Country 6th grade
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
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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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