2026 A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K

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🎁 3 Years of Holiday Magic Starts Here — ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K' in San Diego This December 19th!

Join us as we celebrate three amazing years of timeless holiday cheer, iconic characters, and heartwarming tradition on Saturday, December 19th at Kit Carson Park right in the heart of Escondido, near San Diego. The Snoopy Kids Dash kicks off the event at 7:30am followed by the 5K at 8am and the 10K at 8:35am.

ALL participants will receive a festive top-notch, Officially Licensed Peanuts® finisher medal, participant bib, and performance blend t-shirt. There will also be an appearance by Santa and Post-Race Refreshments! So, come out and show everyone your best holiday attire and spirit!

Don't wait long to join the fun! This event will be very limited to the first 2,500 participants and an early sell-out is expected as we have sold out 2 straight years! This event is a part of the ongoing ‘Peanuts® Event Series’, with over 125,000 participants that have participated in the series across all 50 U.S. States!⏰

Officially Licensed Event Registration Packets Include:

Entry to San Diego’s 3rd Annual 'A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K' Run/Walk
Officially Printed Keepsake Peanuts Run Bib
Relaxed Fit Unisex Short Sleeve 80% Poly/20% Cotton Performance Blend T-Shirt (+$10 Upgrade Available for Long Sleeve)
Limited Edition Collector's 4" Die-Cast Peanuts Retro TV Finisher Medal (w/ two iconic scenes!)
Awesome Add-On Merchandise Available: Add-On Finisher Medals, Bib Snaps, and more!

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