‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Los Angeles, CA)

A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K (Los Angeles, CA) takes place in Los Angeles, California, on December 12, 2026, at Griffith Park. This annual stop on the Peanuts Event Series offers three formats: a 5K starting at 7:30 a.m., a 10K at 8:15 a.m., and a Kids Run of about 0.6 miles at 7:10 a.m. Every participant receives an official Peanuts medal, a race bib, and a technical shirt, and the event draws runners from across the country. Santa makes an appearance, and refreshments are served after the race.

Both adult distances are well suited to a relaxed December outing, whether you are running your first 10K or simply want a festive tune-up before the new year. If you are targeting the 10K, a 6 to 8-week block with one longer run of 5 to 7 miles each week is plenty; for the 5K, a few weeks of easy running with one faster session will get you comfortably to the finish. With the kids' race first on the schedule, families can cover all three starts in a single morning.