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California International Marathon
Sacramento, United States
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunCulture & History
USRunning Territory & Spot
Running events in the Central Valley
7 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 15 races in Central Valley with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events71 confirmed dates
Competitions15Races & courses
Distances5 - 226 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,500 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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FOURmidable
Auburn, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50.1 km35 km21.1 km13 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
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California Classic Half Marathon
Fresno, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History
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San Joaquin River Trail 100k Run
Friant, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km50 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Way Too Cool 50K
Cool, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km16.09 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Blood, Sweat & Beers
Auburn, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
17 km9 km
MountainLakes & Ponds+3
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California Ironman
Sacramento, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
226 km
Lakes & PondsCity Run
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | California International Marathon | Sacramento, California, US | Road Running | 42.2 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | FOURmidable | Auburn, California, US | Trail Running | 50.1 km35 km21.1 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | California Classic Half Marathon | Fresno, California, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | San Joaquin River Trail 100k Run | Friant, California, US | Trail Running | 100 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Way Too Cool 50K | Cool, California, US | Trail Running | 50 km16.09 km |
| Date to be announced | Blood, Sweat & Beers | Auburn, California, US | Trail Running | 17 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | California Ironman | Sacramento, California, US | Triathlon | 226 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Central Valley (United States, California) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 15 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Sacramento, Auburn, Fresno, and Friant. Notable events in the selection include California International Marathon, FOURmidable, and California Classic Half Marathon.
Race distances span from 5 km to 226 km, reaching up to +5,500 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Central Valley includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Central Valley?
RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 15 individual races in Central Valley. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include California International Marathon, FOURmidable, and California Classic Half Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Central Valley?
Events in Central Valley focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 226 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Sacramento, Auburn, Fresno, and Friant.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Central Valley?
The most selective courses in Central Valley climb up to +5,500 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Central Valley?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.