5K-Läufe in der Nähe von Temecula

San Diego Donut Dash offers a post-race spread that can exceed 1,000 donuts. This running event, centered around donuts, takes place in the San Diego area. Its primary 5K is held at Kit Carson Park in Escondido, with a race schedule that includes a Kids Dash, a 5K, and a Donut Mile. The atmosphere leans towards a community gathering rather than a competitive race, though participants receive a proper 5K, a donut-themed finisher medal, and a custom event shirt. The 5K course winds through the park via sidewalks and trails. The Donut Mile follows a quarter-mile loop at the El Arroyo picnic area near the duck pond. Local donut shops and bakeries provide complimentary donuts for attendees and participants. The Donut Mile stands out as a unique tradition: a sweet take on a beer mile, designed for those who appreciate a humorous challenge as much as speed. San Diego's donut-run offerings also feature the GiGi's 5K at Crown Point in Mission Bay, which supports fundraising for free programs for individuals with Down syndrome, and allows participants to run, walk, roll, or use strollers.

The ERS Season Pass is a trail-running registration package for Endurance Race Series events in the Colorado and San Diego areas. It functions as a season-long VIP pass: runners register for every ERS race in their selected market through a single transaction and package price, rather than entering each event individually. The Half Marathon Package is priced at $400 and includes six Southern California races: Carmel Valley 10 Mile, Black Mtn Half, Dixon Lake 10 Mile, Del Dios Half, SPV Half, and Coast to Crest 10K. Pass holders receive a VIP goodie bag, and participants completing five of the six races earn a Season Pass medal and an ERS-branded gift. The package also includes entry into the Legacy Program and the Championship Series, making it suitable for individuals intending to compete in the entire series rather than just one race.

Cahuilla Rez Ultra offers multiple trail and road running distances on the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Anza, California. Options include a Tribal Member 5k and half marathon, plus 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 100-mile formats. This event takes place in a mountain desert environment and benefits the Cahuilla Band of Indians, with all proceeds after operational costs directed to the tribe's Youth and Family Committee. The race incorporates cultural and educational components about the Cahuilla people, connecting the event directly to the reservation. The primary ultra course is a 2-mile loop on a double-track dirt road, with approximately 170 feet of elevation gain per lap, totaling around 8,500 feet over 100 miles. The half marathon course covers 13 miles on reservation roads, featuring about 1,500 feet of climb and four aid stations. A main aid station at the softball field provides hot and substantial food choices, along with access to permanent restroom facilities. Camping and crew support are available for longer races, including tent camping on the softball field, car camping in a nearby dirt lot, and limited free RV spots. Participants completing 100 miles receive a buckle, all finishers get a medal, top finishers are awarded handcrafted prizes, and the Tribal Member 5k offers a buckle instead of a shirt.

Das Lake Hodges Trail Festival ist ein jährliches Trailrunning- und Trailduathlon-Event. Es findet am Piedras Pintadas Trailhead in San Diego, California, statt, wobei Start und Ziel direkt am Trailhead sind. Es gibt einen 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K, 5K, einen Stroller Trail 5K, einen 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run und einen run-bike-run Trail Duathlon. Dieses Festival gehört zur Elevation Culture Race Series. Der 50K ist ein Einsteiger-Ultramarathon. Der 10K hat 1.000 feet Höhenmeter und führt zum Bernardo Mountain Peak. Die 5K-Strecke verläuft am Ufer des Lake Hodges. Der Kid's Fun Run ist ohne Zeitnahme und ist für Kinder bis 10 Jahre gedacht. Mit dabei sind Läufer, Duathleten, Teams, Familien und Kinder. Das Event ist becherfrei, Teilnehmer müssen ihre eigenen Trinkbehälter mitbringen. Alle Finisher bekommen Shirts und handgemachte Holzmedaillen, und die 10K Bernardo Challenge Läufer kriegen zusätzlich eine Summit Coin.

The Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K takes place in November in Temecula Valley's wine country, finishing at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards. Participants can select the half marathon, 10K, 5K run/walk, or Kid's Dash, accommodating long-distance runners, beginners, walkers, and families. The course winds through vineyards and hills, featuring marked routes, chip timing, and on-course support. It attracts individuals viewing the race as a Southern California wine-country excursion. The post-race arrangements reflect this: finishers get medals, adults 21+ receive a complimentary glass of wine and a souvenir wine glass, non-alcoholic beverages are provided, and overall and age-division awards are given.

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 Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive is a Thanksgiving morning 5K held at 28582 Harveston Drive in Temecula, California. Made2BFit organizes this holiday run, which includes a food drive. The schedule allows participants to complete the run before most families begin their Thanksgiving activities. The course is flat and fast, suitable for walkers, casual joggers, and runners aiming for a quick time. The race features a straightforward format: a single 5K distance, a morning start and finish, and a community focus centered on collecting food for the holiday.

The O'side Turkey Trot takes place on Thanksgiving morning in Oceanside, California, offering 5K run and walk options alongside children's races. The 5K begins on North Coast Highway and concludes at The Strand and Seagaze, adjacent to the oceanfront amphitheater. As Southern California's largest Turkey Trot, it attracts participants from 46 states and over 500 cities. The schedule is designed for families and returning participants, featuring an early 5K wave, a main 5K wave, a 5K walk, a kids' mile, and a shorter kids' dash. The 5K course is largely flat and net downhill, providing a fast route with the final mile along the boardwalk. GPS watches may register slightly less than the official distance, with many runners recording approximately 3.07 to 3.09 miles, making it a quick race but not always ideal for personal records based on recorded data. The event includes a costume contest, a large teams competition, live entertainment, participant shirts, finisher medals, complimentary photos, and live results. It also supports the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank, North County schools, and local nonprofits, having raised over $500,000 in the last two decades. Parking in Oceanside can be limited, particularly for the main 5K wave, though the early wave generally offers more accessible parking.

The Turkey Trot on The Ranch, held in Rancho Mission Viejo, California, offers a 10K, 5K, and a 1K for younger participants on Thanksgiving Day. The 10K begins the morning's events, with the 5K starting 30 minutes later. The children's 1K concludes the races before late morning. The start line is at the Rancho MMC Office, utilizing the internal pathways and walkways of the Rancho Mission Viejo community. All funds raised benefit The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, supporting its educational and conservation efforts on the region's historical land. This marks the 10th annual running of the event, which proceeds regardless of weather conditions.

The Lights for Life 5K is an annual virtual 5K organized by Project 99 Play for Life, Inc. It focuses on mental health and suicide awareness, encouraging participants to use the event to help bring suicide prevention into open conversation. There is no fixed course; the race can be completed as a run or walk, and people can also support it by cheering from anywhere. Participation and tax-deductible donations support education for local students and the broader community, with outreach focused on hope, awareness, prevention, and the message to “stay in the game” and play for life.