‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (San Diego, CA)

The Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K is a holiday running event held in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. It features a 5K, a 10K, and a Snoopy Kids Dash for younger participants. The races begin early in the morning, and the event limits field size to 2,000 participants. This cap is significant as the event has sold out for three consecutive editions. It is part of the Peanuts Event Series, which has attracted over 125,000 participants across events in all 50 U.S. states. The course is a flat, fast out-and-back route within Griffith Park, suitable for runners aiming for a fast time and families enjoying the Peanuts theme. All participants receive an officially licensed Peanuts finisher medal, a bib, and a performance-fabric T-shirt. Santa Claus attends the event, post-race refreshments are available, and participants are encouraged to wear holiday attire. A portion of the proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish, an organization that grants wishes for children with critical illnesses.