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GOLDEN STATE
CHALLENGE
NOVEMBER 2 2025 - 6:50 AM
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PARTICIPANTS

8

RACES

7

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 8

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CREATE YOUR CHALLENGE

BY COMPLETING 2 OR MORE EVENTS OF 5K OR GREATER IN 2025.

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HEAR ABOUT IT FROM THOSE WHO RAN

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RUN, REPEAT, REWARD

THE MORE YOU RUN, THE MORE REWARDS YOU EARN.

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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