Goblin’ and Ghoul 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Past event
7:00 AM PDT
Long Beach, California
$40.21–$52.93 · 3 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular experience at the Goblin and Ghoul 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This festive race invites participants of all ages to embrace the Halloween spirit by dressing up in costumes or holiday sweaters and joining in on the fun. With race distances of 5K, 10K, and a challenging Half Marathon, there's a perfect option for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the stunning shoreline.
The race kicks off early, with the Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM and all other distances at 7:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere complete with water stations, high-fives, and exciting post-race festivities including festive snacks, a costume contest with prizes, and a DJ-powered finish line party. Plus, all finishers will receive medals, and there will be awards for overall and age group winners. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable morning of holiday cheer and camaraderie – gather your friends and family and join the celebration in Long Beach!
The race kicks off early, with the Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM and all other distances at 7:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere complete with water stations, high-fives, and exciting post-race festivities including festive snacks, a costume contest with prizes, and a DJ-powered finish line party. Plus, all finishers will receive medals, and there will be awards for overall and age group winners. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable morning of holiday cheer and camaraderie – gather your friends and family and join the celebration in Long Beach!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $3.22 Fee
Entries closed7:30 AM PDT
$40.21
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10k
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Entries closed7:30 AM PDT
$42.33
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.94 Fee
Entries closed7:00 AM PDT
$52.93
Organiser's description
TRICK, TREAT & TROT: GOBLIN AND GHOUL
. ALL THE HALLOWEEN VIBES.
COME IN COSTUME.
GOBBLE LIKE YOU MEAN IT.
ROCK THAT HOLIDAY SWEATER.
IF YOU ONLY RUN ONE RACE THIS YEARMAKE IT THIS ONE.
RACE DAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
RUNNER CHECK-IN & SAME-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:00 AM
5400 OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (LOOK FOR OUR RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT TO CHECK IN)
DISTANCES:
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE:
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
ALL DISTANCES ARE ON A BEAUTIFUL OUT-AND-BACK COURSE ALONG THE SHORELINE WITH WATER STATIONS, HIGH FIVES, AND LOTS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT.
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
ALL OTHER DISTANCES START: 7:30 AM
AFTER THE FINISH:
STICK AROUND FOR:
FESTIVE SNACKS & DRINKS
COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES
FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE PHOTOS
HOLIDAY CHEER OVERLOAD (YOUVE BEEN WARNED)
FEMALE SIGN WHO CAN JOIN?
EVERYONE! RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLER WARRIORSCALIFLOW RUNS ARE OPEN TO ALL PACES AND ALL FACES. COME SOLO OR BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
WHAT YOU GET:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMING ON A USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE
EPIC PHOTO OPS + FREE RACE DAY PICS
3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
DJ-POWERED FINISH LINE PARTY
AWARDS CEREMONY CELEBRATION
ALL THE HOLIDAY MASH-UP FEELS YOU CAN HANDLE
PARKING INFO:
STREET PARKING IS FREE
BEACH LOT IS $2/HOUR
SIGN UP NOW AND CELEBRATE ONE UNFORGETTABLE MORNING!
. ALL THE HALLOWEEN VIBES.
COME IN COSTUME.
GOBBLE LIKE YOU MEAN IT.
ROCK THAT HOLIDAY SWEATER.
IF YOU ONLY RUN ONE RACE THIS YEARMAKE IT THIS ONE.
RACE DAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
RUNNER CHECK-IN & SAME-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:00 AM
5400 OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (LOOK FOR OUR RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT TO CHECK IN)
DISTANCES:
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE:
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
ALL DISTANCES ARE ON A BEAUTIFUL OUT-AND-BACK COURSE ALONG THE SHORELINE WITH WATER STATIONS, HIGH FIVES, AND LOTS OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT.
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
ALL OTHER DISTANCES START: 7:30 AM
AFTER THE FINISH:
STICK AROUND FOR:
FESTIVE SNACKS & DRINKS
COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES
FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE PHOTOS
HOLIDAY CHEER OVERLOAD (YOUVE BEEN WARNED)
FEMALE SIGN WHO CAN JOIN?
EVERYONE! RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLER WARRIORSCALIFLOW RUNS ARE OPEN TO ALL PACES AND ALL FACES. COME SOLO OR BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
WHAT YOU GET:
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
STOPWATCH CHIP TIMING ON A USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE
EPIC PHOTO OPS + FREE RACE DAY PICS
3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
DJ-POWERED FINISH LINE PARTY
AWARDS CEREMONY CELEBRATION
ALL THE HOLIDAY MASH-UP FEELS YOU CAN HANDLE
PARKING INFO:
STREET PARKING IS FREE
BEACH LOT IS $2/HOUR
SIGN UP NOW AND CELEBRATE ONE UNFORGETTABLE MORNING!
Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
Goblin’ and Ghoul 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
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