Best In-Person & Virtual Marathons in California for 2022
California
Known as the Golden State, California is one of the most popular states in the US. An average of 42 million visitors come to California every year, which makes it one of the top industries in the state. Many of these visitors come to California to check out some of the marathon races and events that are held in various parts of the state including major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and many more. These marathon races vary in difficulty level and some of them are located in iconic or interesting locations. There are also marathon events for varying levels of participants, so experts and beginners alike can take part in these events.
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Full List of Events & Milestones
Full Marathons in California
26.2 miles
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Marathon |
Month |
City/Location |
Distance |
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January |
Carlsbad |
26.2 Miles |
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January |
Redding |
26.2 Miles |
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February |
Death Valley |
26.2 Miles |
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February |
Huntington Beach |
26.2 Miles |
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February |
San Miguel |
26.2 Miles |
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February |
Ventura |
26.2 Miles |
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February |
Ventura |
26.2 Miles |
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March |
Huntington Beach |
26.2 Miles |
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March |
Calistoga |
26.2 Miles |
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March |
Los Angeles |
26.2 Miles |
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March |
Oakland |
26.2 Miles |
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March |
Bakersfield |
26.2 Miles |
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March |
Modesto |
26.2 Miles |
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April |
Big Sur |
26.2 Miles |
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May |
Weott |
26.2 Miles |
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May |
Costa Mesa |
26.2 Miles |
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May |
Ventura |
26.2 Miles |
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June |
San Diego |
26.2 Miles |
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July |
San Francisco |
26.2 Miles |
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October |
South Lake Tahoe |
26.2 Miles |
Half Marathons in California
13.1 miles
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Marathon |
Month |
City/Location |
Distance |
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January |
Carlsbad |
13.1 Miles |
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January |
Redding |
13.1 Miles |
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February |
Death Valley |
13.1 Miles |
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February |
Huntington Beach |
13.1 Miles |
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February |
San Miguel |
13.1 Miles |
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February |
Ventura |
13.1 Miles |
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February |
Ventura |
13.1 Miles |
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March |
Huntington Beach |
13.1 Miles |
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March |
Calistoga |
13.1 Miles |
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March |
Oakland |
13.1 Miles |
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March |
Bakersfield |
13.1 Miles |
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March |
Modesto |
13.1 Miles |
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April |
Big Sur |
13.1 Miles |
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May |
13.1 Miles |
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May |
13.1 Miles |
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May |
Ventura |
13.1 Miles |
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June |
Butte Meadows |
13.1 Miles |
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June |
San Diego |
13.1 Miles |
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July |
San Francisco |
13.1 Miles |
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October |
South Lake Tahoe |
13.1 Miles |
Ultra Marathons in California
26.3 miles and up
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Marathon |
Month |
City/Location |
Distance |
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March |
Corona |
100 Miles |
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April |
Borrego Springs |
81 Miles |
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May |
San Francisco |
50 Miles |
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June |
Butte Meadows |
100 Miles |
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July |
San Francisco |
52.4 Miles |
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September |
Los Angeles |
100 Miles |
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October |
San Francisco |
50 Miles |
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October |
South Lake Tahoe |
72 Miles, 52.4 Miles |
