7 running events in Escondido, California
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Escondido
7 events in Escondido-
Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Join the GIRO in this exciting day filled with cycling!
!!!!!!!ALL ROAD RIDES START TOGETHER - START AT 7:15 AM!!!!!!
This creates a TOTALLY AWESOME mass start event
June DATE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE COOLER JUNE WEATHER AND ON SATURDAY TO AVOID DESERT TRAFFIC ON THE ROADS
JUNE . 2026
GIRO DI SAN DIEGO
Start and Finish Located in Escondido's Ryan Park
Something for Everyone
4 Great Road Routes to choose from
GranFondo – Mesa Grande (95mi)
GranFondo – Palomar (59mi)
MedioFondo (30 mi)
PiccoloFondo (20 mi)
THE GIRO IS KNOWN FOR HAVING CHALLENGING AND PICTURESQUE ROUTES, OUTSTANDING RIDE SUPPORT, DELICIOUS FOOD ON COURSE AND PHENOMENAL POST-RIDE PARTY!
Men's and Women's Cycling Kits and T-Shirts!
Add Event Jersey, Shorts and T- Shirt (you can add them to your order at check out on Active.com) There will be very limited availability on event weekend, so you should plan to add any merchandise you want to your registration
Giro di San Diego Road Events: Experience the passion and thrill of an Italian crafted GranFondo cycling event in Southern California. Born in Italy, these events have captured the heart and soul of what it means to ride. The best routes, best rest stops and ultimate gourmet meals are what it’s all about. These rides are for all levels of Recreational Riders!
After the race enjoy the band, brew, expo and amazing post ride Italian lunch ALL INCLUDED with your ride!
What's Included in Giro di San Diego Ride:
• CHP on-route
• Chip timing on-road routes
• Timed climb of Palomar Mountain
• Finisher's Medal for all Routes
• KOM/QOM prizes for winners of all posted age categories
• Fantastic Rest Stops with Tons of Food!
• Included Lunch at the Finish Party
• SAG & mechanical support
• Beer Garden and Live Band!
• Bike parking valet post ride.
• Custom Jersey and T-Shirts Available
(Men's and Women's Styles)
RIDE FOR FREE if you are a Fundraiser for LSF
Giro di San Diego Benefits Life Sports Foundation.
We Proudly Support Local and VERY Worthy Charity Organizations!
If you are up for the Challenge of Fundraising for LSF, then we will reward your efforts!
All Money Raised goes directly to the Charity; you will be provided tax deductible receipts.
Raise $600 1 Free Ride in Giro di San Diego
- 1 Giro Jersey
Raise $1000+
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1 Free Ride in Giro di San Diego
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1 Giro Jersey
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1 T-shirt
Raise $2000 +
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2 Free Giro Rides
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2 Jerseys
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2 T-shirts
This ride is very proud to support
Lifesports Foundation
When you reach your fundraising goal we will refund your registration fee
As a participant of the Giro di San Diego and 30 Day Cycling Challenge, you are encouraged to fundraise for Life Sports Foundation. Because ALL LIVES can be made better through sports. Please - Sign up as a fundraiser or donate. If you donate or raise $600 or more, you get Your Ride and Jersey for Free, and you are helping Challenged Athletes and Providing Foster Children with access to sports. You can Change Lives, Give Hope, Empower, and Giving Back. Thank you for your Donations and Fundraising! Life Sports Foundation has the highest rating of Platinum on Guide Star. See more: www.lifesportsfoundation.com
You will receive an email with a link to your customizable Fundraising page. You can also access your fundraising tools by logging on to your Active Account. We provide you with all the tools you need.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds. Transfers to another perseon ARE permitted by emailing us up to 2 weeks before the events (Transfer Fee - $20). Also, If you can't make it or cant ride, We will allow you to transfer to another event if you Volunteer for KOZ Events. please email [email protected]
Event details and schedule
!!!VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!!! - please see the website schedule for updated details.
See Website for schedule of Events:
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Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Presented by:
Coolest Event. Great Causes.
Come join us for the 16th year of the Grape Day 5k.
Your registration and fundraising dollars go to support the MS Society and the Escondido Sunrise Rotary.
For more information on The Escondido Sunrise Rotary Club projects and the organizations we support, please visit www.escondidosunriserotary.org.
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Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Who doesn't love donuts?!
San Diego's most delicious 5K is BACK and better than ever!!
The Donut Dash 5K includes a donut themed finisher's medal, free donut bar and Festival at the finish line (over 1,000 donuts).
If you think you got what it takes...then our famous "Donut Mile" is calling your name! 1 mile, 4 donuts, no puking! (think beer mile but with donuts). Finish first and take home the Donut Championship Belt!
This is a family fun event so come on out and see what the best donut shops and bakeries have to offer as they offer up FREE donuts to all in attendance! This is one event you "donut" want to miss.
The DONUT MILE is limited to 100 participants. Each participant must eat 4 donuts during this event.(1 donut / Quarter mile lap)
Donut Dash event shirts are optional and sold as an extra fee
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Join us in beautiful Daley Ranch (Escondido) for the 6th Annual Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race. The race will start in El Caballo Park and take runners to the top of Stanley Peak and the surrounding area allowing runners a beautiful 360 degree view from the top (10 mile only)
Elevation gains will be 900 to 1300' based on course distance.
Experiencing the trails out at Daley Ranch, will make you want to come back again and again to these amazing trails and picturesque views.
This race will see a max of 250 runners.
*This race is an ERS Championship Qualifier for the Half Marathon
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Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
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 on Saturday, December 20th.
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!
Don't wait long to join the fun! This event will be very limited to the first 2,500 participants and an early sell-out is expected as we have sold out 2 straight years! This event is a part of the ongoing ‘Peanuts® Event Series’, with over 125,000 participants that have participated in the series across all 50 U.S. States!⏰
© 2026 Peanuts Worldwide LLC @snoopy #snoopy
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Sat, Jan 09, 2027 at 6:00 AMSee full details
SAN DIEGO 50M | TRAIL MARATHON | RELAY | HALF MARATHON | SUMMIT CHASE 10M | VALLEY 5M | STROLLER 5K | KID'S 1 MILE
The San Diego 50M is a great introduction into ultra marathons or your first 50M distance, ideal for all running levels.
The San Diego Trail Marathon is a staple in the trail marathon events. Enjoy a fast trail while getting to summit its high point of Raptor Ridge.
San Diego Trail Marathon Relay is a new format to our classic Trail Marathon. Run 13.1 before passing off to your team mate to run the last 13.1 miles finishing at our Official Finish Line. * Note there will not be a shuttle. Easy Pick Up Drop Offs available at the Piedras Parking Trail Head Parking Lot.
The San Diego Trail Heavy Half Marathon is a beautiful courses for exploring new trails and accomplishing race goals as it gives you just that little more than a half marathon.
NEW Summit Chase 10M conquer and claim the CROWN on the fast out and back course up to the top of Raptor Ridge. The fastest time out and back claims the crown.
NEW Valley 5M our flat 5 plus mile event gives you a introduction distance and amazing valley views.
NEW Stroller Trail 5k our flat 5k (3.1 Mile) event gives you a super flat course to get out with your little ones and enjoy the day.
The Elevated Youth 1 Mile is open to children 10 and younger. This is a non-timed run. All kids receive a finisher’s shirt/medal
Whether you sprint, run, walk, jog, or hike this event you do not want to miss.
We are a CUPLESS race series. Please make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel to carry hydration for your event. There will not be cups provided at aid stations.
Local Clubs & Organizations
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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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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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USA Swimming Club. 73 members.
[email protected] +1 760-390-4173