Boo Run 5k & 10k
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Porterville, California
- Price $50.00 - $53.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at the 2026 Boo Run 5K & 10K, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the picturesque Porterville, Tulare! This Halloween-themed event promises a delightful morning filled with families, runners, and walkers dressed in creative costumes, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere along the scenic Tule River Parkway. Whether you're a seasoned athlete aiming for a personal best or a casual participant seeking a fun-filled day, the Boo Run has something for everyone.
Both race distances start and finish at Fallen Heroes Park, with the 5K featuring a shorter out-and-back course, while the 10K takes you further along the beautiful paved trail. Costumes are encouraged, so unleash your spooky, silly, or heroic side as you join hundreds of fellow participants in this festive event! Plus, enjoy amenities like restrooms and picnic areas, and don’t miss out on the free bicycle helmet giveaway while supplies last. Come be a part of this lively Halloween tradition and support the Tule River Parkway while promoting healthy lifestyles and community spirit!
Both race distances start and finish at Fallen Heroes Park, with the 5K featuring a shorter out-and-back course, while the 10K takes you further along the beautiful paved trail. Costumes are encouraged, so unleash your spooky, silly, or heroic side as you join hundreds of fellow participants in this festive event! Plus, enjoy amenities like restrooms and picnic areas, and don’t miss out on the free bicycle helmet giveaway while supplies last. Come be a part of this lively Halloween tradition and support the Tule River Parkway while promoting healthy lifestyles and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
THE 2026 BOO RUN RUNNERS, WE REGRET THAT WE ARE CANCELLING THE 2026 BOO RUN. HEALTH ISSUES FORCED OUR HAND AND WE CAN NOT MANAGE AN EVENT OF THIS SIZE AT THIS TIME. WE INTEND TO HOST A RUN NEXT YEAR AND ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR THE 2027 EVENT.
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IMAGINE HALLOWEEN MORNING
Families, runners, and walkers dressed in creative costumes, colorful decorations, music, laughter, and hundreds of people enjoying one of Portervilles most beautiful outdoor spaces.
Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for the Tule River Parkway Boo Run 5K & 10K! Whether you are a seasoned runner chasing a personal best, a casual walker, or a family looking for a fun Halloween activity, there is something for everyone.
Both races start and finish at Fallen Heroes Park in Porterville. The courses travel along the Tule River Parkway, a paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that follows the Tule River. The 5K features a shorter out-and-back course, while the 10K continues farther along the Parkway before returning to the park.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED
Come dressed as something spooky, silly, heroic, or completely original. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Please make sure your costume is safe for running or walking, does not block your vision, and does not create a tripping hazard for you or anyone around you.
Fallen Heroes Park offers restrooms, playgrounds, pavilions, picnic areas, and other amenities for participants and their families to enjoy before and after the race.
FREE BICYCLE HELMET GIVEAWAY
The Tulare County Association of Governments will be giving away bicycle helmets during the event while supplies last.
Supporting the Tule River Parkway
The Boo Run brings new visitors to the Tule River Parkway while promoting healthy lifestyles, outdoor recreation, and community spirit.
Most importantly, the Boo Run is the Tule River Parkway Associations only annual fundraising event. Every registration helps support the Associations work throughout the year.
ABOUT THE TULE RIVER PARKWAY ASSOCIATION
The Tule River Parkway Association is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration, protection, development, and public enjoyment of the Tule River corridor.
Working alongside the City of Porterville, the Association helps provide quality outdoor experiences for residents and visitors through:
* The beautiful 2.7-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail connecting Fallen Heroes Park to the Highway 190/Highway 65 interchange
* More than 32 California native plant gardens
* Educational programs and volunteer opportunities
* Ongoing improvements that make the Parkway a destination for recreation, nature, and community gatherings
* Choose your distance, grab your costume, and join us for a frightfully fun Halloween morning on the Tule River Parkway!
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IMAGINE HALLOWEEN MORNING
Families, runners, and walkers dressed in creative costumes, colorful decorations, music, laughter, and hundreds of people enjoying one of Portervilles most beautiful outdoor spaces.
Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for the Tule River Parkway Boo Run 5K & 10K! Whether you are a seasoned runner chasing a personal best, a casual walker, or a family looking for a fun Halloween activity, there is something for everyone.
Both races start and finish at Fallen Heroes Park in Porterville. The courses travel along the Tule River Parkway, a paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that follows the Tule River. The 5K features a shorter out-and-back course, while the 10K continues farther along the Parkway before returning to the park.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED
Come dressed as something spooky, silly, heroic, or completely original. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Please make sure your costume is safe for running or walking, does not block your vision, and does not create a tripping hazard for you or anyone around you.
Fallen Heroes Park offers restrooms, playgrounds, pavilions, picnic areas, and other amenities for participants and their families to enjoy before and after the race.
FREE BICYCLE HELMET GIVEAWAY
The Tulare County Association of Governments will be giving away bicycle helmets during the event while supplies last.
Supporting the Tule River Parkway
The Boo Run brings new visitors to the Tule River Parkway while promoting healthy lifestyles, outdoor recreation, and community spirit.
Most importantly, the Boo Run is the Tule River Parkway Associations only annual fundraising event. Every registration helps support the Associations work throughout the year.
ABOUT THE TULE RIVER PARKWAY ASSOCIATION
The Tule River Parkway Association is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration, protection, development, and public enjoyment of the Tule River corridor.
Working alongside the City of Porterville, the Association helps provide quality outdoor experiences for residents and visitors through:
* The beautiful 2.7-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail connecting Fallen Heroes Park to the Highway 190/Highway 65 interchange
* More than 32 California native plant gardens
* Educational programs and volunteer opportunities
* Ongoing improvements that make the Parkway a destination for recreation, nature, and community gatherings
* Choose your distance, grab your costume, and join us for a frightfully fun Halloween morning on the Tule River Parkway!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. Lanyard and Medal
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$50.00
CLOSEDThe walk run event will begin after a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new trail section. -
10k Run/Walk
Incl. Lanyard and Medal
Sat 31st October 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$53.00
CLOSED
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