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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, Untimed | Kids | Dec 19, 20267:30 AM | $37.95 | – |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K | 5K | Dec 19, 20268:00 AM | $49.95 | – |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas 10K | 10K | Dec 19, 20268:45 AM | $59.95 | – |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual EditionVirtual | 5K | Dec 19, 20267:00 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 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $59.95, entry is about 39 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:45 AM, and the Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, Untimed starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start Line Location: Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA 92025
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’ (San Diego, CA). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:03 or better, the top quarter in 33:47, and half the field in 40:50; the last tenth came in after 1:00:54.
At the 2025 A Charlie Brown Christmas 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:28 or better, the top quarter in 58:48, and half the field in 1:07:06; the last tenth came in after 1:28:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:15 | 18:44 |
| 20-29 | 23:40 | 22:46 |
| 30-39 | 25:03 | 21:52 |
| 40-49 | 25:31 | 21:49 |
| 50-59 | 26:40 | 24:36 |
| 60-69 | 32:21 | 33:45 |
| 70+ | 40:05 | 42:01 |
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 49 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 738 to 1,243 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:09 to 40:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,243 (+68%) | 40:50 | under 28:03 | 17:59 |
| 2024 | 738 | 39:09 | under 26:59 | 16:20 |
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 33:47, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 10 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 19 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 75°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’ (San Diego, CA) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
PLACE. Kit Carson Park (3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025). The Kit Carson Park 5K offers a runner-friendly mix of approximately 50% trail and 50% paved sidewalk, creating a course that is approachable for newer runners while…
Parking and travel
Kit Carson Park. Start Line Location: 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025. The Kit Carson Park 5K offers a runner-friendly mix of approximately 50% trail and 50% paved sidewalk, creating a course that is approachable for newer…
Shirt and medal
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 Performance Blend 80%…
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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!