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Likely to sell out. 1,376 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 1,538.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, Untimed | Kids | Dec 12, 20267:10 AM | $37.95 | 53 |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K | 5K | Dec 12, 20267:30 AM | $62.95 | 1,538 |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas 10K | 10K | Dec 12, 20268:15 AM | $67.95 | 894 |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionVirtual | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $46.95 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $67.95, entry is about 58 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in Los Angeles runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:18 and men in 1:00:28.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, Untimed starts at 7:10 AM. The start sits about 1,120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start Line Location: Griffith Park in the heart of Los Angeles with a Beautiful, Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Ready, Set... Time!) for ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:50 or better, the top quarter in 35:48, and half the field in 43:21; the last tenth came in after 1:02:52.
At the 2025 A Charlie Brown Christmas 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 53:12 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:48, and half the field in 1:10:11; the last tenth came in after 1:37:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:11 | 21:43 |
| 20-29 | 24:20 | 22:18 |
| 30-39 | 26:53 | 25:20 |
| 40-49 | 26:12 | 21:17 |
| 50-59 | 28:02 | 24:34 |
| 60-69 | 30:42 | 26:15 |
| 70+ | 42:07 | 39:36 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 46 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 988 to 1,376 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:07 to 43:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,376 (-5%) | 43:21 | under 29:50 | 18:56 |
| 2024 | 1,454 (+47%) | 37:17 | under 24:38 | 14:44 |
| 2023 | 988 | 40:07 | under 26:51 | 18:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:48, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 17 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
PLACE. Griffith Park *Start/Finish Area @ the Autry Museum of Los Angeles* (4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027). Beautiful, Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course in the heart of Los Angeles. 5K Detailed Map: CLICK HERE. 10K…
Course
PLACE. Griffith Park *Start/Finish Area @ the Autry Museum of Los Angeles* (4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027). Beautiful, Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course in the heart of Los Angeles. WHEN DOES THE EVENT START? Saturday…
Parking and travel
Start Line Location: Griffith Park *Start/Finish Area @ the Autry Museum of Los Angeles* (4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027). Beautiful, Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course in the heart of Los Angeles. 5K Course Map (Single…
Shirt and medal
Officially Licensed Event Registration Packets Include: Entry to Los Angeles' 4th Annual 'A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K' Run/Walk. Officially Printed Keepsake Peanuts Run Bib. Limited Edition Collector's 4" Die-Cast Peanuts Retro TV…
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Join us as we celebrate five amazing years of timeless holiday cheer, iconic characters, and heartwarming tradition on Saturday, December 12th at Griffith Park right in the heart of Los Angeles (Flat and Fast, Out-And-Back Course in the park). The Snoopy Kids Dash kicks off the event at 7:10am followed by the 5K at 7:30am and the 10K at 8:15am.
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!