‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX)

A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K takes place in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with a 10K at 8:15 a.m., a 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:20 a.m., and the Snoopy Dash for kids over 1 kilometer at 8:00 a.m. Every runner receives a Peanuts-themed shirt, a bib, and a medal, refreshments are served afterward, and Santa is on hand at the finish. The race donates toys to local families in need and belongs to the national Peanuts Event Series, which has drawn more than 100,000 participants. The field is capped at 3,000 runners.

With a hard cap and an early sale, entering ahead of time matters more here than at most local road races. The 5K works for families and anyone new to racing, while the 10K gives runners with a regular base a real test at a distance that still fits a modest training week. Six to eight weeks of running three or four times a week, with one session at threshold effort, prepares you for the 10K; the kids' dash needs nothing but enthusiasm.