5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Colton

Bubble Run Irvine is a family-friendly foam run at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California, near Irvine. It follows a relaxed 5K-style format, focusing on participation rather than speed: adults, kids, and people with strollers can run, walk, dance, or play their way across up to 3 miles. Participants typically begin in white T-shirts, allowing the colored foam to create a visual effect by the finish. The course guides participants through Foam Bogs, each containing a different color of 100% safe foam and ample bubbles to coat everyone from head to toe. Staff, known as Bubble-teers, assist in ensuring participants are thoroughly foamed. The event's description likens the experience to moving through Willy Wonka’s factory. Starts are organized in waves, with heats divided into smaller groups, contributing to a day that feels more like a continuous family festival than a standard road race.

Pink on Parade ist ein Lauf zur Brustkrebs-Aufklärung, der im Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside, California stattfindet. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Familien, Teams, Überlebende, Unterstützer und alle, die ihre Haustiere mitbringen wollen. Man kann zwischen einer 5K-Strecke oder einem kürzeren 1.7K Family Fun Walk rund um den Park wählen. Die 5K-Strecke kann den Mt. Rubidoux mit einbeziehen und ist thematisch an die Krebsreise angelehnt. Die kürzere Option macht den Tag auch für Kinder und Gelegenheitsläufer zugänglich. Die Veranstaltung ehrt Überlebende, gedenkt derer, die an Krebs gestorben sind, und leitet alle Einnahmen an The Pink Ribbon Place weiter, ein lokales Ressourcenzentrum, das Einzelpersonen und Familien unterstützt, die von Krebs betroffen sind. Neben den Laufstrecken bietet das Event noch einen Pavillon für Überlebende, Verkaufsstände, eine Kinderzone, Essen und Getränke, Aufwärmübungen vor dem Start, Team-Auszeichnungen für Spendenaktionen und Teamgeist, einen T-Shirt-Design-Wettbewerb, Merchandise und eine Oldtimer-Show mit Import- und heimischen Autos aus den 1940ern bis 1980ern.

Luz y Vida is a Día de los Muertos run/walk in Riverside, California, with 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon options from Ryan Bonaminio Park. A Better World Running organizes it, and the setup is low-key: bib pickup happens the morning of the race, all distances start early, and registration includes a custom finisher medal, a drawstring goodie bag, free photos, free videos, posted results, snacks, and samples. The course uses a marked open path shared with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists, so this is not a closed-road race. The 5k is an out-and-back, the 10k repeats that loop twice, the 15k repeats it three times, and the half marathon uses three 4.36-mile loops. Aid is available at the turnaround and start/finish area with water, Gatorade, and Gu gels. Strollers are allowed, dogs are not, and half marathoners get a 3-hour-15-minute limit with early starts available by request.

Run for Freedom covers races with diverse formats: a West Virginia series near Harpers Ferry and an Oakland 5K coinciding with Black History Month. The West Virginia offerings include a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The Harpers Ferry Half and 5K take place in May, with a larger Freedom's Run event in October. The Oakland Freedom Run is a 5K run or walk in West Oakland, beginning and ending at Raimondi Park, prioritizing community involvement over competitive timing. The Harpers Ferry race crosses Harpers Ferry National Park. Runner accounts describe the half marathon encountering cold rain and fog at Antietam, contributing to the event's strong Civil War history atmosphere. The Oakland route winds past historic Black Panther Party sites, linking the run to themes of freedom, justice, and health equity. Registration operates on a sliding-scale contribution, with proceeds benefiting the Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network's survival programs. The race is accompanied by a free wellness festival providing health screenings, food, massage, therapy, and information from local groups focused on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and preventive care.

Terrain Race Irvine is a mud-and-obstacle 5K at Oak Canyon Park, starting in Silverado, California. The race is scheduled for November and covers about 3 miles. It is short in distance but built around getting dirty, climbing, crawling, and hanging on. The course includes mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars, and more than 11 other obstacles shaped around the park terrain. It suits runners who want a playful obstacle course more than a standard road race, and the event also has a festival area with vendors after the run.

The MVRRC Turkey Run begins at Lake Perris Dam, offering participants three distance options: a 1-mile for children, a 5K, and a 10K. This club race has a Thanksgiving theme. The youth 1-mile starts in the morning, followed shortly by the 5K and 10K. The 1-mile is for ages 5 to 12; the 5K and 10K are open to runners 12 and older. The event is included in the MVRRC race series and is in its 13th year. Race-day logistics are straightforward: parking is available at the Fisherman Lot and Lot 1. Online registration remains open until the day before the event, with on-site registration offered before the races. Entry fees are modest, with the kids’ mile having a different price than the 5K and 10K. Additionally, a Lake Perris vehicle entrance fee is required at the gate. An awards ceremony concludes the morning after the races.

The Redlands Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk held in Redlands, California, featuring a Kids 1K Fun Run prior to the main event. The race begins early, with the children's run at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 8:00 a.m., allowing participants to be active before their holiday meal. The event is centered around Sylvan Park, with the start and finish lines located at University Street and Brockton Avenue, close to the University of Redlands. The 5K course winds through Redlands streets and includes sections of the University of Redlands campus, contributing to its distinct college-town atmosphere instead of a standard neighborhood route. The race is professionally timed, offering awards to the top three overall finishers and winners in various age groups. The Redlands Educational Partnership Foundation and Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club are the organizers, with all proceeds benefiting Redlands schools and local charities.

The Big Bear Turkey Trot starts and finishes at Dank Donuts in the Moonridge Corridor of Big Bear Lake, California. This is a Thanksgiving Day 3-mile fun run or walk on pavement, open to all ages with strollers permitted. The morning begins with registration and check-in, followed by a brief Holiday Warmup Yoga session before the Turkey Trot commences. Adult and youth entries require payment, the Kids Run is free, and local residents receive a small discount with ID at packet pickup. The route winds through the pines, incorporates the Rathbun Creek Trail, and includes a lap around the Moonridge Zoo. The atmosphere leans towards a holiday outing rather than intense competition: families, walkers, runners, children, stroller users, and costumed participants are all part of the event. Open Air Big Bear organizes the event, and the finish line transforms into a Danksgiving Celebration featuring live holiday music, adult beverages, festive aid station refreshments, awards, and a costume contest with prizes.

The Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is an Atlanta race held on Thanksgiving morning, offering live 5K, 10K, 15K, and half marathon races, along with virtual options for each distance. The event is intentionally low-cost; runners not qualifying for free entry can register for a small fee, with race-day registration costing slightly more. The race originated from the organizers' decision, two weeks before Thanksgiving, to acknowledge participants from that season's races. This tradition continues: finishers from other Five Star races qualify for one free live 5K entry, though the Turkey Trot itself does not count towards this free spot. Shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals are available as optional purchases, allowing runners to customize their participation.

Der Reindeer Run Riverside ist ein Lauf/Walk in der Weihnachtszeit, der im Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside, California, stattfindet. Angeboten werden Distanzen über 5k, 10k, 15k und ein Half Marathon. Start und Ziel sind am hinteren Ende des Parks. Die Startnummernausgabe ist samstags- und sonntagsmorgens direkt im Park. Kostenlose Parkplätze gibt's auf dem Parkplatz vom Park und entlang der Tequesquite Avenue. Die Strecken sind markierte Wendepunktstrecken auf einem geteilten Weg. Das heißt, du triffst unterwegs auf andere Fußgänger, Läufer und Radfahrer. Der 5k ist eine einfache Wendepunktstrecke. Für den 10k läufst du zwei Runden der 5k-Strecke, für den 15k drei Runden. Der Half Marathon besteht aus drei 4.36-mile Runden, mit einem Zeitlimit von 3:15. Toiletten gibt's in der Nähe von Start und Ziel. Die Verpflegungsstation am Wendepunkt bietet Wasser, Gatorade und Gu gels. Kinderwagen sind erlaubt, Hunde aber nicht. Im Ziel gibt's eine spezielle Medaille, eine Goodie Bag, kostenlose Fotos und Videos, Snacks und die Ergebnisse werden innerhalb von 12 bis 24 Stunden veröffentlicht.

Der Citrus Heritage Run startet im Arlington Heights Sports Park in Riverside, California, und bietet einen Halbmarathon, 10K, 5K und einen 1-Meilen-Kinderlauf für Teilnehmer bis 12 Jahre an. Die längeren Distanzen gehen schon früh los, und alle Läufe sind bis zum späten Vormittag im Ziel. Das Ganze ist also eher ein konzentrierter Renntag als ein großes Festival drumherum. Die Strecke schlängelt sich durch die Orangenhaine vom California Citrus State Historic Park. Dabei riecht man die Zitrusfrüchte und Orangenblüten und hat gleichzeitig einen Blick auf die umliegenden Berge und die Skyline von Riverside. Der Lauf zieht lokal viel Aufmerksamkeit auf sich, und bei einem früheren Event waren alle Distanzen ausverkauft. Die Teilnehmer bekommen Langarm-Funktionsshirts, Finisher-Medaillen und Altersklassenpreise. Entlang der Strecke spielen Live-Bands, es gibt Verpflegungsstationen, und im Zielbereich gibt es frischen Orangensaft von einer lokalen Plantage, warmes Essen, Bier und Mimosas.