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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
Race Overview
- Event: A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K
- Date: December 19, 2026
- Location: Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA
- Website: Join the Race
Event Schedule
- Snoopy Kids Dash: 7:30 AM
- 5K Start: 8:00 AM
- 10K Start: 8:35 AM
- Join us: Celebrate holiday cheer, iconic characters, and heartwarming tradition!
Participant Details
- Finisher Medal: Officially Licensed Peanuts® medal for all participants
- Participant Bib: Each participant will receive a bib
- T-Shirt: Performance blend t-shirt included
- Post-Race: Refreshments and a special appearance by Santa!
Registration Information
- Limit: Very limited to the first 2,500 participants
- Early Sell-Out: Expected due to previous sell-outs over two straight years!
- Event Series: Part of the ongoing Peanuts® Event Series
- Participants: Over 125,000 have participated across all 50 U.S. States!
Disclaimer
- © 2026 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
- Social Media: #snoopy
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