Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Fun Run · First Responder/ Healthcare/ Teacher · Student Rate & more
From the Organizer
Hop, Skip & Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
Making Waves for Water Safety in Orange County
Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for the 4th annual Hop, Skip & Splash 5K — a fun, family-friendly beachside fundraiser benefiting swim lessons and water safety education for children throughout Orange County and beyond.
Last year we welcomed 200 participants and raised $30,000 to expand access for local families!
Your $50 registration covers swim lessons for one child. This is the average cost of 4-8 classes at a local city or county pool. Whether you run, walk, or skip across the finish line, your participation helps save lives by supporting families who lack access to these life-saving resources!
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Race Details:
- Location: Beach parking lot at PCH and Huntington Street
- Check-in opens at 8:00am (Free coffee provided!)
- Race starts at 9:00am
- Scenic coastal course with ocean views
What to Expect:
- Event T-shirt included with registration
- Register by October 4 to guarantee your T-Shirt size
- Stroller-friendly course
- Dogs welcome on the boardwalk (not on the sand)
- This is not a timed race, but 1st-3rd place finishers will receive a prize!
Post Race Activities:
- Free pancake breakfast from Huntington Beach Firefighters
- Live music from Crew-52, our local HB Lifeguard Band
- Fun activities for kids
- Raffles
- Vendor Village
- Meet real Olympians!
Team Registration: Get $10 off when you grab your friends, family and/or coworkers- it's more fun together!
- Teams include 2 or more participants
- Create or join a team during registration
- The first team member to register will be reimbursed once another member joins
- Great for schools, businesses and community groups!
Virtual Runners: Can't make it in person? You can still be part of the impact!
- Complete your 5k wherever you are
- Optional event T-shirt with shipping available
- Run, Walk or skip on your own time while supporting water safety!
- Take a photo and tag us on Instagram @hopskipsplash5k
Parking Information:
- Enter via PCH and Beach Blvd
- Parking available on-site in the city lot next to the event ($10-$15)
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Interested in supporting the event or promoting your organization?
Email info@jasperray.org for details
This event is proudly presented by the Jasper Ray Foundation in partnership with the Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition.
Together, we’re working to ensure every child in Orange County and beyond has access to life-saving swim lessons and water safety education.
Questions?
Contact us at info@jasperray.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Ana John Wayne Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntington Beach, CA
Population
196,010
as of 2023
Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk?
- Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk is a running race held in Huntington Beach, California on October 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California at 21291 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
Oct 25, 2026