SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race
Date and time
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA
Date and time
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA
Date and time
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
Featuring a Trunk-or-Treat Expo beginning at 3:00 PM
Back for Year 2 as an Evening Tradition! Formerly the morning Fit Fall Halloween Harvest, our sunset run was such a hit last year that we're doing it again. Get ready to run (or trot!) into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun, and festive activities for the whole family.
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
Packet Pickup
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.
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
Trunk-or-Treat Expo
Want to be part of the Halloween magic? Decorate your trunk and hand out goodies! Trunkers receive 2 free race entries for a Caren Ware Event Race.
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: Lot 25 – Bolsa Chica State Beach
Parking Options
Paid Parking available at state Beach with its new park and pay system. Limited free parking available in Sunset Beach and walk in
5K
10K
805 m
200 m