Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 7:30 AM PDT

Location: Huntington Beach, CA; 17851 Pacific Coast, 92648
Type: RUN

At a glance

Lace up for a spooky, scenic Halloween run by the sea, complete with costumes, cackles, and a festive finish line party.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Embrace the spooky season at the Witches Wave Halloween Run in Huntington Beach, offering 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. This event invites you to hit the sand in your most creative costume for a fright-filled sprint by the sea. Expect a chip-timed race with age group awards for top finishers, plus a lively finish line fright fest featuring a DJ, trick-or-treat station, and a Monster Mash Dance-Off. All participants receive a sustainable race shirt and a finisher medal.

What to expect

Run a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon along the Huntington Beach coast.
Compete for age group awards in a chip-timed event.
Enjoy a post-race fright fest with a DJ, candy, and a costume contest.

Standout details

Halloween-themed beach run
Costume contest & Witch's Cackle Showdown
Sustainable race shirt
Lively finish line fright fest

Perks & features

Awards
Chip Timed
Medal
Shirt

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 8:30 AM PDT · From $42.33
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:27 AM PST · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
6.2 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 8:30 AM PDT · From $46.57
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:27 AM PST · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 AM PDT · From $52.93
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 5:27 AM PST · Closes Sep 5, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

+ 1 more option

200 Yards
Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 AM PDT · From $16.90
Opens Jan 5, 2026, 6:42 AM PST · Closes Oct 18, 2026, 1:45 AM PDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

long distance + warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

Witches Wave Halloween Run – A Spooky Sprint by the Sea! 🧙‍♀️🌊 📍 Lot 25 Bolsa Chica State Beach 🎃 Run Fast, Get Spooky, and Ride the Wicked Wave!

The ocean’s not the only thing making waves this Halloween! Get ready to lace up for the Witches Wave Halloween Run, where the beach meets the boo for a fright-filled 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Whether you’re running as a wicked witch, daring vampire, or glow-in-the-dark ghost, this is your chance to hit the sand in spooktacular style!

🌊 FAST, FUN & FRIGHTENINGLY COMPETITIVE!

🏅 Chip-timed event for accurate results 🏆 Age group awards for top finishers 🎖 Finisher medals for all participants 🥇 Awards to the Top 3 male & female finishers in each distance - Age Group Awards

🌎 SUSTAINABLE SWAG! This year, we're haunting responsibly! Every runner receives a sustainable race shirt made from eco-friendly materials — so you can run fast, have fun, and keep the planet wicked good.

👻 COSTUME CONTEST & WITCH’S CACKLE SHOWDOWN!

Costume Contest 🧟‍♀️: Bring your creepiest, funniest, or most creative Halloween costume and compete for prizes! Witch’s Cackle Showdown 🧙‍♀️: Step up to the mic, unleash your best evil laugh, and compete for a ghoulish prize. 🎉 FINISH LINE FRIGHT FEST

Stick around after your run for a wicked good time: 🎶 DJ spinning Halloween classics 🍬 Trick-or-Treat Candy Station 📸 Halloween-themed photo ops 💃 Monster Mash Dance-Off 🎃 Pumpkin Ring Toss with Prizes

🦇 RACE LOCATION & PARKING DETAILS 📍 Huntington State Beach, Lot 10 (East Entrance at PCH & Beach Blvd.) 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

🕕 Arrive by 7:00 AM through the GATE at PCH & Beach Blvd.

🚗 Parking:

State Park charges $15 per vehicle – carpool if you can! Limited metered street parking available Pacific City parking structure is an option — warm up with a short ¾-mile jog to the race start 📦 Packet Pickup (Highly Recommended!) 💡 Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup is Encouraged! This will be a large race and early pickup helps save time on race morning.

📍 Pre-Race Day Pickup Road Runner Sports – Costa Mesa Courtyards 📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | ⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM 📍 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

📍 Race Day Pickup Available starting at 7:00 AM at the event site.

🗓 Race Day Schedule 7:00 AM — Packet Pickup Opens 7:30 AM — Half Marathon Start 8:30 AM — 10K Start 8:30 AM — 5K Start

9:10 AM — Witch’s Cackle Showdown 9:15 AM — Awards Ceremony (Overall Winners)

Age Group Awards Available at the Results Kiosk

9:20 AM — Costume Contest

9:30 AM - Pumpkin Kids Dash

🎟 REGISTER NOW… IF YOU DARE!

Spots are limited, and this event is bound to be a scream! Sign up today and run with the wicked waves! 👻🏃‍♀️💨

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