El Segundo, California (United States of America) - "Rock and Run 5K - El Segundo". The El Segundo Firefighters Association and Rock & Brews Restaurant Present... Rock & Run! A race inspired by axes and guitars. Test your firefighter endurance on a 5K course through our beach city. Once you finish the run, come celebrate your achievement at the exclusive Rock & Brews Afterparty! Where Rock Music, Incredible Food, and a Beer Garden await your arrival. https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=141772

Valencia, California (United States of America) - "Be The Light 5K". Join us to be a part of Santa Clarita's premier night run/walk at the annual Be The Light 5K in Valencia, California. Each year the greater Southern California community of runners and walkers come together to support youths in recovery through the A Light of Hope charity, to show them that we are here for them and together we can make a positive impact on their lives. https://bethelight5k.com

Redwood Valley, California (United States of America) - "Barra of Mendocino Harvest Celebration Run 5k". Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 11:00am, for a Harvest Celebration 5K run, an exciting annual event at Barra of Mendocino Winery! Experience the charm of this family-owned and organically farmed vineyard, certified annually by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). Want to know more? Click here! After the race concludes, unwind with a post-event glass of wine in the beautiful gardens while soaking in the scenic surroundings. Enjoy a variety of delicious offerings from food trucks and partake in fun lawn games, making it the perfect outing for friends and family. Whether you're planning to run, walk, or simply indulge in the delightful wine and camaraderie, this event promises a truly memorable experience. This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/RedwoodValley/BarraofMendocinoWineRunK?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Agua Dulce, California (United States of America) - "Spacerock Trail Race". Experience the exotic trails and sights of the world-famous Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Southern California. Known as the backdrop from popular TV shows and movies including Star Trek, The Flintstones, Battlestar Galactica, Planet of the Apes, and many of our favorite classic westerns films. Now get a spectacular experience running the trails at the SPACEROCK Trail Race! www.spacerocktrailrace.com

Malibu + United States, California (United States of America) - "Malibu Moves". Malibu Moves returns to Zuma Beach for its third year on October 24 and 25, 2026. The only race in Malibu, this two-day running festival brings together runners of every pace, age, and experience level for a weekend on the Pacific Coast. Saturday features the Expo, Kids Zone, 1-Mile Zuma Dash, and 1K Kids Run. Sunday is race day for the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, followed by a post-race festival with food, music, wellness activations, and community celebration. The course runs along Pacific Coast Highway with the ocean on one side and the Santa Monica Mountains on the other. The Half Marathon is USATF-measured with chip timing and pace groups for runners training toward a specific finish. All registrations include a finisher medal, event shirt and goodie bag, timing chip, post-race snacks, and festival access. Malibu Moves also offers a Charity Entry program. Runners register with $0 upfront, commit to raising $500 for one of five nonprofit partners, a nd receive the full VIP package. Over $110,000 has been donated to local causes through the program's first two years. 2026 charity partners: Malibu Moves Community Impact Fund, Malibu Education Foundation, Emily Shane Foundation, Girls on the Run of LA County, and Sarah Shulze Foundation. Learn more and register. https://go.evvnt.com/3630343-0?pid=6562