5K preteky v blízkosti Vista

Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival je bežecký víkend v Orange County, California, kde sa v sobotu beží večerná 5K a v nedeľu polmaratón a maratón. Dlhšie trate štartujú z Fashion Island, čo je vonkajšie nákupné centrum v Newport Beach, kým 5K má štart aj cieľ v OC Fair & Event Center. Celá táto akcia, ktorá sa koná každý rok, vznikla z maratónu v Orange County, ktorý už vtedy dával rovnaké odmeny prvému mužovi aj žene. Trať polmaratónu a maratónu štartuje z Newport Beach, ide na Pacific Coast Highway, pokračuje cez Corona del Mar, prechádza popri Newport Bay a potom sa stáča do vnútrozemia po obytných uliciach blízko Upper Newport Bay. Polmaratón odbočuje smerom k OC Fair & Event Center približne na 12-mile point, zatiaľ čo maratón pokračuje cez Costa Mesa, prechádza okolo Orange County Museum of Art, Segerstrom Center for the Arts a South Coast Plaza, predtým, než vojde do Santa Ana a vráti sa na juh po Santa Ana River Trail k výstavisku. Trasa 5K zostáva bližšie k Costa Mesa a prechádza popri 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.

Carmel Valley Trail Race ťa zavedie cez Gonzales Canyon Open Space, so štartom a cieľom v Solana Ranch Park v San Diego, v oblasti Carmel Valley. Je to menší, každoročný trailový pretek, kde je limit 300 účastníkov a na výber máš 5K, 10K a 10-míľovú trať. 10K a 5K sú zároveň kvalifikačné preteky na majstrovstvá. Trať začína aj končí na rovine. V strede trate ale nájdeš dosť prevýšenia, aby ti to na dlhších tratiach prišlo ako horský beh. Kto pôjde 10K alebo 10-míľu, ten narazí na úsek známy ako Puke Hill. Pre tých, čo chcú trail, ale bez nejakého veľkého kopca, 5K trasa zostáva rovná. Je to jediný trailový pretek v San Diego, ktorý prechádza cez 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.

Lake Hodges Trail Festival je každoročný trailový beh a trailový duatlon. Koná sa to v Piedras Pintadas Trailhead v San Diego, California, a štart aj cieľ sú priamo tam, pri trailhead-e. V ponuke majú 50K, 25K, 15K, 10K, 5K, Stroller Trail 5K, 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run a k tomu ešte aj Trail Duathlon (beh-bicykel-beh). Celé to patrí do Elevation Culture Race Series. Tá 50K je taký vstupný ultramarathon. Na 10K nastúpaš 1,000 feet prevýšenia s výbehom na Bernardo Mountain Peak. Trasa 5K ide popri brehu Lake Hodges. Ten Kid's Fun Run je bez merania času a je pre deti do 10 rokov. Zúčastňujú sa ho bežci, duatlonisti, tímy, rodiny aj deti. Celé to je cupless, takže si musíš priniesť vlastné nádoby na pitie. Všetci, čo dobehnú do cieľa, dostanú tričká a ručne robené drevené medaily, a bežci na 10K Bernardo Challenge dostanú ešte aj 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 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.