SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA, with entry fees from $22 to $45.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $22–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎃 SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K
📅 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | 🕔 5:00 PM (NOTE TIME. INTO the SUNSET
📍 Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
🌅 Featuring a TRUNK-or-TREAT EXPO that begins at 3pm
🕯️ A Spooky New Twist on a Fall Favorite!
Formerly known as the FIT FALL Halloween Harvest 5K/10K, our traditional morning run is now even more magical as an evening event! 🌙
Get ready to run (or trot!) into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun, and festive activities for the whole family. Introducing the SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K—a coastal celebration where fitness meets fall!
🎉 What to Expect:
👟 5K & 10K Sunset Run
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Expo
📸 Selfie Stations, Games & Giveaways
🏅 Custom Reversible Finisher Medal
👕 Fall-Themed Event Shirt
🧛 Costume Contests & Awards
🧃 Street Tacos, Aguas Frescas, Specialty Coffee, Cookies & More!
🕒 Race Day Schedule:
2:00 PM – Trunk-or-Treat Car Setup
3:00 PM – Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
4:30 PM – Kids Races Begin
5:00 PM – Mass Start for 5K & 10K
5:45 PM – 5K Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM – 10K Awards Ceremony
🎟️ All bibs, shirts, and trick-or-treat bags will be available starting at 3:00 PM at the Trunk-or-Treat Expo. No early day pickup.
🚗 Trunk-or-Treat Expo
Want to be part of the Halloween magic? Decorate your trunk and hand out goodies!
Trunkers will receive 1 free race entry for a Caren Ware Event Race!
Questions? Email carenfasttrack@aol.com cc: info@kourseevents.com
🏁 Registration Includes:
RFID Chip Timing by Itz About Time
Fall-Themed Custom Shirt
Unique Reversible Finisher Medal
Trick-or-Treat Bag
Entry into Costume & Team Contests
Eligibility for Age Group & Overall Awards
🏆 Awards & Divisions:
Top 3 in each 5-year age division (ages 1–80+)
Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers
Best Halloween Costume
Best Uniform-Themed Costume
Awards for Oldest & Youngest Finishers
🐾 Pet & Stroller Friendly
Leashed pets welcome (max 5 ft leash)
Strollers allowed — please start near the back
🔖 Only registered participants with a bib receive medals.
🌊 The Course:
Flat, fast, paved, and scenic
Ocean views all the way!
Start/Finish in Lot 25 – Bolsa Chica State Beach
🚘 Parking Options:
Park in Sunset Beach and walk in
OR enter via Bolsa Chica State Beach Main Gate ($15 Entrance Fee)
🧡 Part of the Winter Series!
Complete 3 of the following Caren Ware Events to earn a 4th medal—FREE!
Sunset Trick or Trot
Thanksgiving Day Races
Santa Claus with a Cause
Run in the New Year
Because we LOVE FITTING it all together! 🎖️
🌧️ Rain or Shine – We Run!
Ready to trot into fall?
Register today and bring your spooky spirit, running shoes, and Halloween flair!
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
58°
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
City 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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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race
Oct 24, 2026