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When
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Where
Start Line Location: Kit Carson Park, Escondido CA
Distances
5K · 10K
Typical weather
44–66°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
43–73°F
dry
2024
41–75°F
dry
2023
54–69°F
dry
2022
33–64°F
dry
2021
34–63°F
dry
2020
40–70°F
dry
2019
34–59°F
dry
2018
40–68°F
dry
2017
42–67°F
dry
2016
35–68°F
dry
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About this race
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!⏰
© 2026 Peanuts Worldwide LLC @snoopy #snoopy
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