Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best Races Near San Jose

Every race within 25 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 8th Annual Kiwanis Resolution 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk Mountain View, CA Jan 2027 41.7/100
  2. 2 3rd Annual Celebration Of Life 5K/Kids Run/Walk San Jose, CA Nov 2026 40.6/100

Longest-running near San Jose

2 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 12th Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn Pleasanton, CA Nov 2026 2015 11 years running
  2. 2 11th Annual SJVRC One Mile For One Child Charity Run 2026 San Jose, CA Sep 2027 2017 9 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

6 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. CUHSD ED Foundation: Hero 5K San Jose, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Diwali Fun Run + Festival Fremont, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot San Jose, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run 2026 San Jose, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Coyote Hills Fremont, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Beer City Half™ San Jose San Jose, CA May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data