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  • Distance: 15.1 km from El Cajon
    Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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  • Distance: 20 km from El Cajon
    Sat, Oct 17, 2026

    The Color Run is the happiest, most colorful 5K on the planet. At The Color Run, it’s not about how fast you go or how far you’ve trained—it’s about having the best day ever. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or someone who’s never done a race before, you’re invited. Walk it, jog it, dance your way through—it’s all about fun, laughter, and making unforgettable memories.

    This 5K experience is designed for everyone, from families and friend groups to first-timers just looking to try something new. Along the course, you’ll pass through vibrant color zones where you’ll be doused in bursts of colored powder, turning you into a moving canvas of fun. By the time you cross the finish line, you’ll be head-to-toe in color and smiling the whole way through—we promise.

    The Color Run keeps things simple:

    1. Start clean. Wear white (the whiter, the better!) so you can show off every splash of color along the way.

    2. Get colorful. At each kilometer, you’ll run, walk, or dance through color zones filled with bright, food-grade colored powder—by the finish, you’ll be completely transformed.

    3. Celebrate big. After you cross the finish line, the fun continues at the Finish Festival—an epic dance party with music, color throws, and high-energy vibes you won’t want to miss.

    From start to finish, The Color Run is less about competition and more about connection, joy, and pure fun. It’s not just a run—it’s a full-on color experience you’ll be talking about long after the last color flies.

    Event details and schedule

    PACKET PICK-UP DATE AND TIME WILL BE EMAILED BEFORE THE EVENT.

    *Please bring a photo ID to pick up your race packet. There is a $5.00 fee to pick up your packet on race day. This fee was instituted to encourage people to attend pre-packet pickup so we can minimize lines and wait times on race day. Yes, we do allow people to pick up packets for other people (team member, family, friends). As long as their waiver has been signed online (generally done during registration) you will just need to present their confirmation email. That way, we know you have permission to get your friends’ stuff!

    PRE-ORDER MERCHANDISE

    All items that have been pre-ordered MUST be picked up by start time on race day or at packet pickup. Unfortunately, we do not have the ability to mail items to you after race day any items that have not been claimed will be forfeited and donated.

    RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

    If you are unable to pick up your race packet and/or register on either of the packet pickup dates, you will be able to do so on race day. However there is a same day race check in fee of $5 (Cash Only) per registration.

    Please arrive early to have ample time to park and line up at the start line. Don’t stress out if you are stuck in traffic. We will leave the start line open for everyone to be able to run the race.

    PARKING

    There is up to a $20 fee (cash only) for parking.

    NO BAG CHECK

    (no lockers, etc.)

    Please note that there is NO bag check. So leave your valuables in the car or take what you want with you!

    STARTING LINE

    We will be releasing waves of runners every 2-5 minutes at the starting line at the events start time.

    RACE BIB

    Be sure to attach your race bib to the front of your shirt with the safety pins provided. You will NOT be allowed on the course without a race bib.

    SPECTATORS

    There will be no charge for spectators. An open area for spectator viewing will be available on both sides of the start/finish line. Be sure to carpool!

    WATER STATIONS

    There will be a water station on the course and at the finish line.

    AFTER RACE PARTY

    Please stay after the race for an amazing Color Run After Party! Music, color, and the most fun you have ever had at a 5k.

    REFUNDS

    Please note we do not offer refunds, if you are unable to join us, please transfer your ticket to another athlete or contact [email protected] for more information.

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  • 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California, 92124, United States
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    Distance: 24.7 km from El Cajon
    Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    The Tierrasanta Monster Dash 5K and 5K fun run walk is back in 2026. Save the date - Saturday October 31 - Halloween! What better day to haunt the boulevard in T-Town? Come in costume and wow the judges. We'll have a Kids Zone that will include bounce houses, lots of Halloween candy, and face painting. Long sleeved T-shirts, along with finisher medals, will be provided to all participants (excluding kids under, 10 who are free). The infamous adult beer garden will be open to all over-21 adults. Come taste some great craft brews! It will be a Spooktacular time. Early packet pick up will be Friday the 30th, from 4-7pm at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center. Day-of-race packet pick-up and limited race registration begin at 7am, so plan your morning accordingly. Parking will be available at the Recreation Center, Community Pool, and Luthern Church. Please make sure you sign your waiver. See you there in COSTUME!!!!!

    Event details and schedule

    Event Timeline:

    Friday, Oct 30, 2026

    4:00pm-7:00pm - Bib pickup at the Tierrsanta Rec Center parking lot (near the gym)

    Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Monster Dash Day

    7:00am-8:15am - Bib pickup at the Tierrsanta Rec Center parking lot (near the gym)

    8:20am – Stretching and National Anthem at the start line

    8:30am – Chip-timed race begins. Fun Run/Walkers to follow.

    8:45am – Beer Garden open to adults 21+

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  • Distance: 21.6 km from El Cajon
    Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    Join us for the first annual Turkey Trot – Thankful Paws 5K/10K Run on Thanksgiving morning at Rohr Park, in the beautiful city of Bonita, located in Chula Vista, CA.

    This special day is dedicated to giving thanks to our pets—past and present—for the joy, love, and companionship they've brought into our lives and homes.

    Enjoy a scenic course alongside a golf course and vibrant community park—perfect for both serious runners and casual participants. Whether you're chasing a PR on a fast course or simply looking for a joyful way to start your holiday, this event has something for everyone. We’re offering a 5K, 10K, Kids’ Mile, and our always-popular Doggy Mile!

    Bring the whole family—including your four-legged friends—and kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun, active, and festive tradition.

    All proceeds benefit Kane's Animal Rescue, a local nonprofit dedicated to giving abandoned and at-risk pets a second chance at life. So, while you're breaking a sweat, you're also making a difference.

    Come trot with us, give thanks, and support a great cause—because every step helps save a paw.

    Proceeds will benefit Kanes K9s & Animal Rescue!

    Kanes K9s is a local nonprofit animal rescue organization. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the rescue.

    FAQ

    Bib Pickup: Registrations submitted on or after Nov. 20th will pick up their bib on race day. If you registered prior to Nov. 20th, bib pickup is available Sunday, Nov. 23rd at Road Runner Sports in Chula Vista from 2pm-6pm (2015 Birch Rd Suite #512, Chula Vista).

    Dog Mile: For the dog mile, the dog must cross the finish line ahead of their owner/partner to log a valid race result.

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  • Event Organizer
    Distance: 25.7 km
    Run
    6195070666
    10601-G Tierrasanta Blvd, San Diego, California, 92124-2616, United States
  • Event Organizer
    Distance: 27.6 km
    DuathlonRunTriathlon
    8582681250
    PO Box 1210, Poway, California, 92074-1210, United States
  • Event Organizer
    Distance: 27.6 km
    CyclingRun
    858-268-1250
    PO Box 1210, Poway, California, 92074-1210, United States
  • Group
    Distance: 44.2 km

    Hilda founded Chismosas Run Club in July 2024 with a single premise: transform the ancient practice of "chisme" into community on foot. In Escondido's North County, chisme means sharing information, fostering close bonds, and taking care of each other, not idle gossip. About 25 women now gather Thursday mornings at 6:15am at the Kit Carson Park snake sculpture, running easy 5Ks through rolling terrain before anchoring the ritual with complimentary coffee and conversation that often outlasts the miles. Monthly trail adventures at Bandy Canyon range from 10K efforts to 10-mile explorations, accommodating all paces with electrolytes and that same post-run coffee circle. No pace requirements, no fees, no thresholds. Founder Hilda, a geriatric millennial who fell hard for trail running, runs these sessions with inclusive spirit. The crew's philosophy balances reverence for community wisdom with an invitation to simply show up.

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    CommunityRun
    Grand Avenue, Escondido, California, 92025, United States
  • Group
    Distance: 44.2 km

    The concrete snake at Kit Carson Park's playground doesn't look like much. But every Wednesday at 6 PM, it becomes sacred ground for Nobody Cares Run Club. The crew started in August 2020 when Chris Apodaca and Jonny Soto, stuck at home during lockdown, posted their daily runs as a friendly competition. The name came from brutal honesty: nobody really cares if you post your runs. Instead of letting that deflate them, they leaned in. The Instagram posts kept coming, but motivation shifted from external validation to internal drive. What began as a joke between two friends slowly attracted others tired of performative fitness culture. Now 50 members of all speeds and experience gather regularly at the snake, celebrating effort over outcome and authentic connection over splits. They run for themselves first, which somehow makes the community stronger.

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    CommunityRun
    Grand Avenue, Escondido, California, 92025, United States
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