Running races in or near Walnut Creek, CA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Walnut Creek, 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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Organization: UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Date of Race: 08-31-2026
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Running
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Date of Race: 08-31-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-20-2026
Description: Mostly flat, loop course in Golden Gate Park, with start/finish at ...
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: Out and back course through Mountain Lake Park and the Presidio, ...
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: Starts and finishes at the lower parking lot of Baker Beach. ...
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Running-10K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Out and back course, starting and finishing at Fort Mason, near ...
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 08-30-2026
Description: Start by heading eastbound on the San Francisco Bay Trail.
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 10-18-2026
Description: Challenging course consisting of grass, trails, and bike paths. Ever wonder ...
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Running-4 Miles - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-29-2026
Description: Challenging loop course around Twin Peaks. Start/finish near the reservoir at ...
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Running-10K - Individual Ages 13-17
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: Flat, fast, out and back course along paved bike path. Runs ...
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Running-8K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 08-02-2026
Description: Golden Gate 10K, 5K, 3K, Double 8K Run/Walk offers ...
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Running-10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 08-02-2026
Description: Golden Gate 10K, 5K, 3K, Double 8K Run/Walk offers ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 08-02-2026
Description: Golden Gate 10K, 5K, 3K, Double 8K Run/Walk offers ...
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Running-10K - Individual Ages 18 & Over
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: Flat, fast, out and back course along paved bike path. Runs ...
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Mission Bay 5K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 08-02-2026
Description: Let's Go DSE--a new path! Literally! Only our third time here! ...
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Running-5K Ages 18 & Over - Individual Age ...
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 08-02-2026
Description: Let's Go DSE--a new path! Literally! Only our third time here! ...
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Presidio Wall 5K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 10-18-2026
Description: Challenging course consisting of grass, trails, and bike paths. Ever wonder ...
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Golden Gate Double 8K, Golden Gate 10K, Golden ...
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 08-02-2026
Description: Golden Gate 10K, 5K, 3K, Double 8K Run/Walk offers ...
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Twin Peaks 4 Mile
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-29-2026
Description: Challenging loop course around Twin Peaks. Start/finish near the reservoir at ...
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Rainbow Falls 5K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-20-2026
Description: Mostly flat, loop course in Golden Gate Park, with start/finish at ...
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Copy of Sierra Point 10KM
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-13-2026
Description: Flat, fast, out and back course along paved bike path. Runs ...
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Crissy Field 5K--REVERSE!!!
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 08-30-2026
Description: Start by heading eastbound on the San Francisco Bay Trail.
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Mountain Lake 5K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 09-06-2026
Description: Out and back course through Mountain Lake Park and the Presidio, ...
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Fort to Fort 10K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 08-09-2026
Description: Out and back course, starting and finishing at Fort Mason, near ...
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Ken Reed Baker Beach Memorial 5K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: Starts and finishes at the lower parking lot of Baker Beach. ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Walnut Creek, CA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek (CA) is a city in Contra Costa County with an estimated population of 64,173.[4]
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