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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.

Pink on Parade to wydarzenie na rzecz świadomości raka piersi, które odbywa się w Ryan Bonaminio Park w Riverside w Kalifornii. Jest dla rodzin, drużyn, osób, które pokonały raka, ich bliskich i wszystkich, którzy chcą przyjść ze swoimi zwierzakami. Do wyboru jest trasa 5K albo krótszy, 1.7K spacer Family Fun dookoła parku. Trasa 5K może prowadzić przez Mt. Rubidoux i ma symbolizować drogę, jaką przechodzą osoby chore na raka. Ta krótsza opcja sprawia, że w wydarzeniu mogą wziąć udział dzieci i osoby, które po prostu chcą pospacerować. Wydarzenie upamiętnia osoby, które pokonały raka, wspomina tych, którzy przegrali walkę z chorobą, a cały dochód idzie do The Pink Ribbon Place, lokalnego centrum wsparcia dla osób i rodzin dotkniętych rakiem. Oprócz samych tras spacerowych, na miejscu będzie pawilon dla osób, które wygrały z chorobą, stoiska wystawców, strefa dla dzieci, jedzenie i napoje, rozgrzewka przed startem, nagrody dla drużyn za zebrane fundusze i ducha walki, konkurs na projekt koszulki, pamiątki i wystawa klasycznych samochodów, zarówno importowanych, jak i krajowych, z lat 40. do 80. ubiegłego wieku.

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.

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 Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot 5K begins at 100 N. Palm Canyon in downtown Palm Springs, sending runners and walkers out on Thanksgiving morning. It is a certified 5K with a fast, flat course, suitable for those aiming for a personal best or simply earning extra pie before the holiday meal. The route starts and finishes downtown on Palm Canyon, keeping the event centered in the heart of Palm Springs. Palm Springs Marathon Runners organizes it, and the event has supported local causes since 2011, including the Palm Springs Police Department, the Mizell Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program, and Guide Dogs of the Desert. Participants can enter solo, walk, run, form a team, or choose a virtual option with race goodies mailed within the continental U.S.

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 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 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.

Reindeer Run Riverside to świąteczny bieg/marsz w Ryan Bonaminio Park w Riverside, California. Masz tam do wyboru dystanse 5k, 10k, 15k i półmaraton. Start i meta są na drugim końcu parku. Numery startowe odbierasz w parku w weekendowe poranki. Darmowy parking jest na parkingu parkowym i wzdłuż Tequesquite Avenue. Trasy to oznaczone pętle typu out-and-back na wspólnej ścieżce, więc spotkasz tam też innych pieszych, biegaczy i rowerzystów. 5k to jedna pętla out-and-back, 10k to dwie takie pętle, 15k to trzy takie pętle, a półmaraton to trzy pętle po 4.36-mile z limitem czasu 3:15. Toalety są blisko startu i mety. Na punkcie odżywczym na nawrocie dostaniesz wodę, Gatorade i żele Gu. Wózki dziecięce są dozwolone, ale psów nie wolno. Na mecie dostajesz pamiątkowy medal, pakiet finishera (goodie bag), darmowe zdjęcia i filmy, przekąski, a wyniki będą online w ciągu 12 do 24 godzin.

Santa Runs Palm Springs is a 5K in Palm Springs with a simple twist: registered participants receive a full Santa suit to wear on the route and keep afterward. The race begins at 8:30 AM, covers 3.1 miles, and is designed for those who prefer to run, walk, or stroll over chasing a fast time. The event was previously named Santa Paws 5K, and that older name still suits the participants: dogs are welcome, and strollers may join. Children 10 and under receive a special offer, making the day lean family-friendly, with the main tradition being a field of Santas moving through the same short course.

The Jingle Paws 5K is an annual holiday-season 5K run/walk that raises money for the Helotes Humane Society in the San Antonio area. It is designed for runners, walkers, families, and dog owners, with well-mannered, leashed, vaccinated dogs invited to join the course. The race embraces the season: participants are encouraged to wear holiday outfits, and many dogs appear in festive gear. Santa and Mrs. Claus have cheered runners on, and the results include dog-specific awards such as fastest dog teams and a holiday spirit/costume award for dog-and-owner pairs. The event is one of the Helotes Humane Society’s largest fundraisers, so the day is as much about animal rescue as it is about finishing a 5K.