USS Hornet Halloween 5k
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Distance
- USS Hornet Haloween 5k
From the Organizer
Event Details: October 30th. Friday pre-halloween Evening Run
We have partnered with the USS Hornet to bring back a super fun and unique race experience to Alameda. Our "day of the dead" Twilight Run we did a few years ago is back, just moving the date slightly to coincide with Halloween. The event will still benefit the USS Hornet Museum and will start at 6:30pm. Sunset is scheduled that evening for 6:12pm, so headlamps are recommended but we will have lights on the course.
Costume highly recommended and encouraged!
The run will take you for a scenic loop around Alameda Point, starting and finishing at the Pier. Runners will enjoy views of San Francisco, spirit alley and the estuary shoreline along the flat and fast 5k course. There will be our normal beer garden, food, music and Age Group awards
THERE IS NO KIDS RUN FOR 2026 - DUE TO TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON FRIDAY NIGHT.
There is plenty of parking at the Hornet and around Alameda Point.
Event - Schedule
- Packet pick-up ~ Lauren's Closet: 1420 Park st: October 28th - 29th: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Race day Registration and Packet Pick-up ~ USS Hornet: 4:30pm
- 5K run starts ~ 6:30pm
- 5K awards ~ 7:15pm
- Expo and music ~ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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
69°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oakland Metro Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alameda, CA
Population
76,876
as of 2023
Elevation
2 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 3 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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- Race
- USS Hornet Halloween 5k
- Date
- October 30, 2026
Coming Up
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- What is the USS Hornet Halloween 5k?
- USS Hornet Halloween 5k is a running race held in Alameda, California on October 30, 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 USS Hornet Halloween 5k?
- Friday, October 30, 2026 in Alameda, California at 707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the USS Hornet Halloween 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
USS Hornet Halloween 5k
Oct 30, 2026