Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Los Angeles

Every race within 35 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K Manhattan Beach, CA Oct 2026 66.7/100
  2. 2 44th Annual Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run Los Angeles, CA May 2027 58.0/100
  3. 3 13th Annual Turkey Trot OC 5K Tustin, CA Nov 2026 50.6/100
  4. 4 8th Annual Super Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk Los Angeles, CA Apr 2027 43.4/100
  5. 5 3rd Annual Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CA Dec 2026 41.3/100
  6. 6 9th Annual Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair 5k Fundraiser...Custom medal to all Finishers! Timed 5k on a new flat course in Long Beach Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 41.2/100

Longest-running near Los Angeles

4 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 20th Annual With Hope 5K Yorba Linda, CA Apr 2027 2008 18 years running
  2. 2 17th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K! Valencia, CA Feb 2027 2011 15 years running
  3. 3 11th Annual Row for a Reason Redondo Beach, CA Sep 2026 2016 10 years running
  4. 4 2nd Annual San Pedro Rotary Open Water Swim San Pedro, CA Sep 2026 2025 1 year running

Also listed, not yet ranked

61 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. California Dreamin' Evening 5k (Sponsored by AREC) Long Beach, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Bayside Saved by the Bell 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Canoga Park, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. AGBU 5K/10K Los Angeles, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Aloha Run Long Beach Long Beach, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 33rd YMCA Stair Climb & Urban Hike Los Angeles, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Ascot Hills Challenge 5K Los Angeles, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Be The Light 5K Valencia, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Building Dreams Southland Regional Association of Realtors 5K Van Nuys, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Central Park Invitational 2026 - Open Race Huntington Beach, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Cypress Run Cypress, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. A Snail's Pace x Saucony Sunset Relays Santa Ana, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash 5K, 10K & Half Canoga Park, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. 2026 Cal Tri LA - 10.18.26 Playa Del Rey, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Beverly Hills Run of the Stars: 2026 Beverly Hills, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. 1 IN 5K Dyslexia Dash Los Angeles, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2026 Alhambra, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long beach, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. DINO DASH Tustin, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Bayshore Sprint and 70.4 Long Beach, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Beer City Half™ OC Santa Ana, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk Valencia, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. DoggieRun 4K/5K: Run to Promote Adoption! with pet or human division. Los Angeles, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk Artesia, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law Santa Monica, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Anaheim Turkey Trot 5K/10K -Corner of Katella on the SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL. Across the street from Honda Center Anaheim, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. 2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot PACIFIC PALISADES, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. City of Upland Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K Upland, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Drumstick Dash North Hollywood, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Orange County & Inland Empire Anaheim, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Brooks West XC Championships Walnut, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. California December Distance Night Los Angeles, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. Chasing Santa – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. Churro Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. Cabrillo Beach 5K San Pedro, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. Define Your Glow - New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. Beyond The Streets 5k, 10k & Half Marathon Canoga Park, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash Long Beach, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. Clueless & Breathless 5K, 10K & Half Canoga Park, CA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. Dalton Canyon Ultra Glendora, CA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. cmX 5K 2027 Long Beach, CA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. Coyote Run Griffith Park - 5K 10K Los Angeles, CA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. 2027 SFA Los Angeles Marathon Team Los Angeles, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  51. Disco Miles: Beachfront Boogie 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  52. Bayshore 70.4 and Sprint Triathlon Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  53. Beer City Half™ Long Beach Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  54. Always Hope Easter Run LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  55. Como La Flor 5K. 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  56. 5K and Fun Day for Fragile X San Dimas, CA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  57. Coffee Lover Run LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  58. COVINA FUN RUN XXX Covina, CA Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  59. Boogie Nights 5K & 10K Canoga Park, CA Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  60. Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  61. Bidi Bidi Run Run Night 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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