‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Distance
- A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K · A Charlie Brown Christmas 10K · Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, Untimed & more
From the Organizer
Join us as we celebrate three amazing years of timeless holiday cheer, iconic characters, and heartwarming tradition on Saturday, December 19th at Kit Carson Park right in the heart of Escondido, near San Diego. The Snoopy Kids Dash kicks off the event at 7:30am followed by the 5K at 8am and the 10K at 8:35am on Saturday, December 20th.
ALL participants will receive a festive top-notch, Officially Licensed Peanuts® finisher medal, participant bib, and performance blend t-shirt. There will also be an appearance by Santa and Post-Race Refreshments! So, come out and show everyone your best holiday attire and spirit!
Don't wait long to join the fun! This event will be very limited to the first 2,500 participants and an early sell-out is expected as we have sold out 2 straight years! This event is a part of the ongoing ‘Peanuts® Event Series’, with over 125,000 participants that have participated in the series across all 50 U.S. States!⏰
© 2026 Peanuts Worldwide LLC @snoopy #snoopy
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)?
- ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA) is a running event held in Escondido, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Escondido, CA at Start Line Location: Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)
Dec 19, 2026