5K preteky v blízkosti Fillmore

Mean Girls 5K, 10K a Half Marathon zmení LA River Path na North Shore High, je to taká bežecká akcia s komediálnou témou v Canoga Park. Tieto preteky sú súčasťou série Jed and Ted's Excellent Races, čo je séria zo San Fernando Valley zameraná na filmové a TV témy z 80. a 90. rokov, a ponúka takú pohodovú, nenáročnú atmosféru, nie ako tie veľkomestské maratóny. Vybrať si môžeš 5K, 10K alebo half marathon, pričom tá tematická výzdoba sadne príležitostným bežcom, miestnym štamgastom aj tým, čo hľadajú dlhšiu trať. Hlavná trať začína v Canoga Park a vedie po tej asfaltovej LA River path. 10K je out-and-back, pokrýva zhruba tri míle súvislej cesty bez akýchkoľvek križovatiek s dopravou. Účastníci 5K využívajú časť tejto trasy, kým half marathoneri prebehnú trať dvakrát s nejakou pridanou sekciou. Občerstvenie je k dispozícii na štarte a na otočke pre 5K. Výzdoba je decentná, ale pasuje k téme, medaily sú pre každé preteky unikátne a cieľová zóna je taká pohodová, kde sa bežci môžu v pohode porozprávať s riaditeľmi pretekov a postupne začať spoznávať ostatných účastníkov.

The Reyes Adobe Days “RAD” 5K is a short road race in Agoura Hills, California. The start and finish are at Whizin Market Square on Roadside Drive. It is paired with a kids’ mile, accommodating runners seeking a quick 5K and families with younger finishers. The 5K follows a flat, fast, previously certified course, suitable for pacing or aiming for a strong time. Age-group awards are presented three deep with custom medals. Kids’ mile finishers also receive custom medals, and a portion of the race proceeds benefits a designated charity.

The Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash is a themed running event in Canoga Park, California, starting at 7:00 a.m. PST with three in-person distances: a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races presents the series. Runners unable to attend in person may select a virtual option, the Multiverse Flux Capacitor Challenge. The race embraces Back to the Future and 1980s pop culture. The 5K is the 88 MPH Sprint, the 10K is the Twin Pines 10K, honoring the mall from the films, and the half marathon is the Enchantment Under the Run Half Marathon. The event acknowledges Back to the Future Day, plays 80s music, provides themed photo areas with futuristic props, and encourages period or character costumes.

Spooky Dam is a Halloween-season running series at Hansen Dam in Los Angeles, offering 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon distances. Races begin in the morning and are organized by A Better World Running. Costumes are encouraged, making it a more casual and playful event than a standard road race. The start and finish are located on the path opposite Hansen Dam Skate Park, with free parking available in a nearby lot. The course is an open out-and-back route where runners share the path with pedestrians, other runners, and cyclists. It's straightforward to navigate, featuring a single small hill around 0.6 miles from the start. An aid station on each loop provides water, Gatorade, and Gu gels. The 5k completes one loop, the 10k two, the 15k three, and the half marathon consists of three 4.36-mile loops. Participants receive custom medals, goodie bags, complimentary photos and videos, snacks, and results posted online within 12 to 24 hours.

The Malibu Half Marathon begins and ends at Zuma Beach, with the primary race situated along Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway. This event takes place over a weekend in November in Malibu, California. The main event is a half marathon, supported by a 5K, a children's run, and a combined option for participants wishing to compete in multiple events. The half-marathon course is USATF-certified, offering runners aiming for a specific time a validated 13.1-mile route. The half marathon follows an out-and-back path, with the ocean on one side and mountains on the other, featuring a total elevation gain of 378 feet. The 5K takes place before the half marathon, starting and finishing at Zuma Beach. The children's race is a half-kilometer run for participants aged 4 to 10. All finishers receive medals. Those completing the 5K and half marathon combo earn three medals. A VIP charity half-marathon entry allocates a portion of the fee to the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. The event promotes itself as the first PCH Malibu running event, with the weekend focused on coastal running, wellness, and community, not solely on the half-marathon participants.

The Ojai Family Fund Turkey Trot is a 3-mile fun run at Nordhoff High School in Ojai, beginning at 8 a.m. This Thanksgiving community race allows participants to compete seriously or to jog and walk for enjoyment. The event benefits the Ojai Family Fund, supporting low-income families within the Ojai Unified School District and promoting educational equity. Costumes are encouraged, allowing for a mix of competitive runners, families, and individuals enjoying a relaxed holiday morning.

Turkey Trot Chicago is a Thanksgiving race series in Chicago offering four distances: 5k, 10k, 15k, and a half marathon. It is structured as a holiday race day, allowing participants to select a distance ranging from a short, family-friendly run to a more challenging half marathon. The event features a kids run, integrating it into the Thanksgiving traditions for families alongside adult runners. The race day embraces the holiday theme with a festive atmosphere and a post-race gathering, giving it the feel of a seasonal event rather than a standard road race.

The Holiday Half Marathon & 5K takes place over a weekend in December at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, California. The schedule features a half marathon, a Christmas Light or Glow 5K, and the Penguin Waddle Kid's Run, catering to those seeking a longer race and families wanting a shorter holiday activity. The event is in its 18th year and recently relocated to the Marine Stadium site. Participants completing multiple races receive a Golden Snowflake Medal. The Christmas Light 5K received positive comments during its initial year, and the organizer emails race photos once results are published.

Santa To The Sea begins its half marathon at the giant Santa along Highway 101 in Oxnard, California, sending runners toward the coast in December. The race weekend features a half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K, Kids 1K, and a separate Diaper Dash, functioning as a family event as much as a road race. The half marathon is open to runners age 11 and older, while the shorter events offer options for children and newer runners. The race originated from a toy drive marking the relocation of the world’s largest Santa Claus from Carpinteria to Oxnard. This origin remains significant: Santa To The Sea is a nonprofit event that gathers toys for underprivileged children in Ventura County and raises scholarship funds for Oxnard College students. Its scholarship program, in partnership with Gene Haas and the Oxnard College Foundation, awards $500 scholarships to local high school students and adults pursuing further education.

The Jingle Bell Jog at Dos Vientos is a timed 5K and 10K run-walk held at Dos Vientos Community Park in Newbury Park, California. The course utilizes the streets in and around Dos Vientos. The 5K is a relatively flat route suitable for families, walkers, and runners seeking a less challenging option. The 10K presents a more demanding course, incorporating several moderate climbs. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. All participants receive a race T-shirt and a custom 24-ounce Specialized water bottle. Parking and restrooms are available at the park. Dogs are not permitted at the event.