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Races near the Bay Area in October 2026
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12 races are on the calendar near the Bay Area in October 2026, starting with The Red Tulip Run on Saturday, October 17 in Danville. Listed by date, with prices and early-bird deadlines where the race publishes them.
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St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1mi Fun Run/Walk
Sat Oct 17 · 7:45 AM · Saint Helena · Napa & Sonoma
1 mile5K
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from $55Goes up Oct 25
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Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 San Francisco
Sat Oct 31 · 7:30 AM · San Francisco · San Francisco
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
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PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 San Francisco
Sat Oct 31 · 7:30 AM · San Francisco · San Francisco
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
from $30 -
ZombieRunner Halloween
Sat Oct 31 · 7:55 AM · San Jose · South Bay & San Jose
2 miles5K10KHalf marathonMarathonTrail
from $25Goes up Oct 25 -
Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk
Sat Oct 31 · 8:30 AM · San Jose · South Bay & San Jose
5KTrail
from $35
Quick answers
How many races are near the Bay Area in October 2026?
12 races are listed near the Bay Area in October 2026. The first is The Red Tulip Run on Saturday, October 17 in Danville, and the last is Gardner Health Services 2026 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk on October 31.
What is the cheapest race near the Bay Area in October 2026?
Howlin' Moon on October 24 has the lowest listed entry fee: $18. Prices are before the registration platform's processing fee.
When does the next early-bird price end for races near the Bay Area?
ZombieRunner Halloween: the 5K goes from $50 to $60 after October 25.
Are there half marathons or marathons near the Bay Area in October 2026?
Yes: 4 half marathons and 1 marathon. The first is Oakland Hills Trail Run on October 24.