SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk · Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run & more
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
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race?
- SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race is a running race held in Huntington Beach, California on October 24, 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 SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California at 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race
Oct 24, 2026