How many marathons in California are there between 2026 and 2027?

There are 16 marathons in California listed on 42Cal, from July 2026 through June 2027. The count updates automatically as races are added.

When is the best time for marathons in California?

Most of the 16 races on this list (10 of them) fall in February and March and April and November.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Modesto Marathon in Modesto is the flattest race on this list, with about 75 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 15 of 16 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on July 15, 2026. Race dates, locations, and course details are updated continuously as organizers confirm changes, so this page reflects the calendar as of that date.

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Marathons in California

There are 16 upcoming marathons in California on the 42Cal calendar, from July 2026 through June 2027. Course elevation gain starts as low as 75 ft, with a median of 416 ft across the field.

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July 2026 – June 2027

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416 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated July 15, 2026.

The Races

16 races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
San Francisco Marathon	July 2026	San Francisco, United States	Marathon	350 m	Registration Open
Santa Rosa Marathon	August 2026	Santa Rosa, United States	Marathon	416 ft	Sold Out
Long Beach Marathon	October 2026	Long Beach, United States	Marathon	40 m	Sold Out
Two Cities Marathon	November 2026	Fresno, United States	Marathon	317 ft	Registration Open
REVEL Big Bear Marathon	November 2026	CODES School, United States	Marathon	150 ft	Registration Open
California International Marathon	December 2026	Sacramento, United States	Marathon	202 m	Registration Closed
Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K	January 2027	Carlsbad, United States	Marathon	240 m	Registration Open
Surf City Marathon	February 2027	Huntington Beach, United States	Marathon	—	Registration Open
Ventura Marathon	February 2027	Ventura, United States	Marathon	332 ft	Registration Open
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon	March 2027	Los Angeles, United States	Marathon	280 m	Registration Open
Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon	March 2027	Napa, United States	Marathon	104 m	Opening Soon
Catalina Island Marathon	March 2027	Avalon, United States	Marathon	1,314 m	Registration Open
Modesto Marathon	April 2027	Modesto, United States	Marathon	75 ft	Registration Open
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon	April 2027	Ojai to Ventura, United States	Marathon	90 m	Registration Open
Big Sur International Marathon	April 2027	Big Sur, United States	Marathon	365 m	Registration Open
Rock 'n' Roll San Diego	June 2027	San Diego, United States	Marathon	250 m	Opening Soon

Marathons in California

The Races

San Francisco Marathon

Santa Rosa Marathon

Long Beach Marathon

Two Cities Marathon

REVEL Big Bear Marathon

California International Marathon

Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Surf City Marathon

Ventura Marathon

ASICS Los Angeles Marathon

Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon

Catalina Island Marathon

Modesto Marathon

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

Big Sur International Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

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Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

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