Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near San Jose

Every race within 25 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 18th Annual Sevathon 2026 - 5K, 10K, Tiny Trots, 1K, Virtual Runs & Yoga Sunnyvale, CA Sep 2026 46.1/100
  2. 2 8th Annual KIWANIS RESOLUTION 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk Mountain View, CA Jan 2027 41.7/100
  3. 3 3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk San Jose, CA Nov 2026 40.6/100

Longest-running near San Jose

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

  1. 1 21st Annual Garin Park XC Challenge Hayward, CA Oct 2026 2006 20 years running
  2. 2 12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn Pleasanton, CA Nov 2026 2015 11 years running
  3. 3 10th Annual SJVRC ONE MILE FOR ONE CHILD Charity Run 2026 San Jose, CA Sep 2026 2017 9 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. 10K On The Bay Hayward, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. AFNA Walk & Run - SF Bay Area San Jose, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Aim High With Charge Morgan Hill, CA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. CUHSD ED Foundation: HERO 5K San Jose, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Diwali Fun Run + Festival Fremont, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot San Jose, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Coyote Hills Fremont, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Beer City Half™ San Jose San Jose, CA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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