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GOLDEN STATE
CHALLENGE

NOVEMBER 1 2026 - 6:50 AM

9

RACES

8

CITIES

Experience the best courses in california; from golden beaches to vibrant cityscapes, rolling vineyards to majestic bridges.

Experience the diverse beauty of the golden state one stride at a time

RUN THE CALIFORNIA 9

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CREATE YOUR CHALLENGE

BY COMPLETING 2 OR MORE EVENTS OF 5K OR GREATER IN 2026.

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SURF CITY MARATHON

FEB 7, 2027

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SANTA BARBARA HALF

MAY 9, 2026

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BAY TO BREAKERS

MAY 17, 2026

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NAPA TO SONOMA

JULY 25, 2026

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SURF CITY 10

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

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FEB 7, 2027

SURF CITY MARATHON

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MAY 9, 2026

SANTA BARBARA HALF

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MAY 17, 2026

BAY TO BREAKERS

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JULY 25, 2026

NAPA TO SONOMA

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

SURF CITY 10

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LONG BEACH MARATHON

OCTOBER 10-11, 2026

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SANTA CRUZ

OCTOBER 25, 2026

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GOLDEN GATE

NOVEMBER 1, 2026

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RUN MALIBU

NOVEMBER 8, 2026

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SURF CITY MARATHON

FEB 7, 2027

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LONG BEACH MARATHON

OCTOBER 10-11, 2026

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SANTA CRUZ

OCTOBER 25, 2026

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GOLDEN GATE

NOVEMBER 1, 2026

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RUN MALIBU

NOVEMBER 8, 2026

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SURF CITY MARATHON

FEB 7, 2027

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FEB 7, 2027

SURF CITY MARATHON

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MAY 9, 2026

SANTA BARBARA HALF

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MAY 17, 2026

BAY TO BREAKERS

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FEB 7, 2027

SURF CITY MARATHON

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MAY 9, 2026

SANTA BARBARA HALF

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MAY 17, 2026

BAY TO BREAKERS

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JULY 25, 2026

NAPA TO SONOMA

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

SURF CITY 10

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

SURF CITY 10

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JULY 25, 2026

NAPA TO SONOMA

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

SURF CITY 10

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

SURF CITY 10

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SANTA CRUZ

OCTOBER 25, 2026

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GOLDEN GATE

NOVEMBER 1, 2026

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RUN MALIBU

NOVEMBER 8, 2026

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SANTA CRUZ

OCTOBER 25, 2026

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GOLDEN GATE

NOVEMBER 1, 2026

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RUN MALIBU

NOVEMBER 8, 2026

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HEAR ABOUT IT FROM THOSE WHO RAN

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RUN. REWARD.
REPEAT.

THE MORE YOU RUN, THE MORE REWARDS YOU EARN.

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LIP BALM

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2 RACES

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TOWEL/ BANDANNA

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3 RACES

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GSC MEDAL

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4 RACES

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RNNR HAT

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5 RACES

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BEAR

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6 RACES

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RNNR SOCKS

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7 RACES

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RNNR SHOE BAG

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8 RACES

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MEDAL
HANGER

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9 RACES

frequently asked questions

There’s no separate registration for the Golden State Challenge. Simply register and complete four qualifying races in a single calendar year and you will automatically receive your challenge medal at the fourth race.
Yes! If you run any of the qualifying races as a virtual run, your entry will count towards the total.
No. To earn the Golden State Challenge medal you’ll need to complete a race of 5K or longer at four separate events. For example, completing the 5K and the half marathon at the Long Beach Marathon will only count as one race for the Golden State Challenge.

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