Gare di 5K vicino a Oceanside

Il Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival è un weekend di gare su strada a Orange County, California, con una 5K al tramonto il sabato e la half marathon e la full marathon la domenica. Le gare più lunghe partono da Fashion Island, il centro commerciale all'aperto a Newport Beach, mentre la 5K inizia e finisce all'OC Fair & Event Center. L'evento, che fanno ogni anno, è nato da una marathon di Orange County che dava lo stesso premio in denaro ai primi classificati, uomo e donna. Il percorso della half e della full marathon parte da Newport Beach e si immette sulla Pacific Coast Highway, passa per Corona del Mar, costeggia Newport Bay e poi si dirige verso l'interno lungo strade residenziali vicino a Upper Newport Bay. La half marathon devia verso l'OC Fair & Event Center intorno al 12-mile point, mentre la marathon continua attraverso Costa Mesa, passando per l'Orange County Museum of Art, il Segerstrom Center for the Arts e South Coast Plaza, prima di entrare a Santa Ana e tornare a sud sulla Santa Ana River Trail fino ai padiglioni della fiera. Il percorso della 5K rimane più vicino a Costa Mesa, passando per l'Orange Coast College.

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.

La Carmel Valley Trail Race ti fa correre dentro Gonzales Canyon Open Space, con partenza e arrivo a Solana Ranch Park, nella Carmel Valley di San Diego. È un evento trail annuale, con un massimo di 300 partecipanti, che offre distanze da 5K, 10K e 10 miglia. Le 10K e le 5K sono anche qualificanti per i campionati. Il percorso è pianeggiante in partenza e arrivo. Però la parte centrale ha un dislivello sufficiente a far sembrare le distanze più lunghe una corsa in montagna. Chi si cimenta nelle 10K e 10 miglia troverà un tratto conosciuto come Puke Hill. La 5K invece resta piatta, perfetta per chi cerca un ambiente trail senza salite importanti. Questa è l'unica gara trail di San Diego che attraversa Gonzales Canyon Open Space.

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.

Allora, il Lake Hodges Trail Festival è un evento annuale, fanno trail running e anche un trail duathlon. Si svolge al Piedras Pintadas Trailhead a San Diego, California, con partenza e arrivo proprio lì al trailhead. Propongono un sacco di distanze: 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K, 5K, una Stroller Trail 5K, una 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run e poi c'è pure un Trail Duathlon run-bike-run. Questo festival fa parte della Elevation Culture Race Series. La 50K la presentano come una ultramarathon per chi inizia, un entry-level insomma. La 10K ha 1,000 feet di dislivello positivo e arriva fino al Bernardo Mountain Peak. La 5K invece corre lungo la riva del Lake Hodges. La Kid's Fun Run non è cronometrata ed è pensata per i bambini fino ai 10 anni. Ci sono corridori, duatleti, team, famiglie e bambini. L'evento è cupless, quindi bisogna portarsi i propri contenitori per l'idratazione. Tutti quelli che arrivano al traguardo prendono maglietta e medaglia di legno fatta a mano, e chi fa la 10K Bernardo Challenge riceve anche una summit coin.

Crown Point Relay Runs takes place on a morning at Crown Point Park in San Diego, offering 5K, 8K, half marathon relay, and marathon relay options. The relay races begin early, followed by the 8K and then the 5K. This schedule means the longer team events are underway within the park before the shorter races commence. Relay teams consist of 2 to 5 runners; the half marathon relay spans 5 laps and the marathon relay covers 10 laps. The course follows a paved bike path alongside the calm waters of Mission Bay. It features a flat, fast profile with broad bay views. The course suits walkers, newer runners, club runners, and teams aiming for a fast finish. However, the relay format lends a more social atmosphere than a typical road race. Teams receive a picnic area, chipped timing, shirts, medals, and overall and age-group awards. Active and veteran military or service members are eligible for a registration discount.

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 Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K takes place in November at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, San Diego. All courses begin and end at this location. The primary event is a 13.1-mile half marathon, with additional options including a 5K, a two-person half marathon relay, charity entries, and virtual half marathon and 5K races. This marks the series' tenth year. The morning begins with the half marathon and relay, followed by the 5K. The half marathon course is a loop starting on Ingraham Street, proceeding along Mission Bay, and returning to Ski Beach. It features flat, fast sections, bay views, and ocean breezes, avoiding significant hills or complex terrain. Relay participants cover approximately 6.5 miles each over the 13.1-mile distance. The race benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego and promotes community well-being through activity, healthy eating, and charitable contributions.

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 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.