New Year's races in California 2026–27
- Thu, Dec 31Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow RunsLong Beach5K10KHalf marathon
- Thu, Dec 31New Years Eve 5k, 10k, 15k, Half MarathonRiverside5K10KHalf marathon
- Fri, Jan 1Free New Year's Day 5K by Chico Running ClubChico5K
- Fri, Jan 1Run in the New Years Half MarathonHuntington BeachHalf marathon
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half MarathonLong Beach5K10KHalf marathon Local
- Fri, Jan 1Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half MarathonHuntington Beach5K10KHalf marathon Competitive
- Fri, Jan 1Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathonlong beach5K10KHalf marathon
- Fri, Jan 1Brazen New Year's DayCastro Valley5K10KHalf marathon
- Fri, Jan 1Brazen New Year's EveCastro Valley5K10KHalf marathon
- Fri, Jan 1Santa Barbara Running Association Resolution RunSanta Barbara5K10K Very competitive
- Fri, Jan 1Resolve2RunGrass Valley5K10K Local
- Fri, Jan 1Clovis New Year's Day 5KClovis5K
- Fri, Jan 1Auburn Resolution RunAuburn5K10K
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Common questions
When are new year's races in California in 2026?
New Year's Day is Friday, January 1, 2027. 11 of the 13 new year's races we list in California are that day; the rest fall on the days around it.
How long is a New Year's race?
Most are 5Ks: 92% of the new year's races in California have one. 10 offer a 10K and 8 offer a Half marathon. Many add a kids' run or a 1-mile walk.
Which New Year's race in California has the fastest field?
By past results, Santa Barbara Running Association Resolution Run in Santa Barbara, then Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon. Field strength compares the front of each race's field with every other race at that distance.
Where would I place in a New Year's race?
Open any race with past results and enter your time: raceIQ compares you with that race's past finishers in your age group. With a free account it ranks every race near you by where you'd likely finish.