Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run

  • Date Sun 26th October 2025
  • Time 8:30AM PDT
  • Location Pleasanton, California
  • Price $26.44 - $56.12
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular day at the Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025! This festive event takes place in the heart of Pleasanton, Alameda, with the start and finish line located on Main Street. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K or a challenging 10K, both of which kick off at 8:30 a.m. For our younger runners, the Kids Challenge features a fun 1/4 mile distance and a 100-yard dash starting at 10:00 a.m., welcoming kids ages 12 and under.

Dress up in your favorite costume to add to the Halloween spirit! All 5K and 10K participants will receive a DryBlend short-sleeved t-shirt, with an option to upgrade to a long-sleeve technical shirt for just $7. Everyone who crosses the finish line will also earn a special finisher medal to commemorate this 32nd annual event. Bring your leashed pups along for the run and enjoy the community atmosphere while supporting scholarships for local students and various projects. With awards for top finishers in each age group and overall winners, this event promises to be a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and

Organiser's Description

JOIN US ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!

2025 RESULTS: LINK HERE [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6156]

Start and finish in Downtown Pleasanton on Main Street. Wear a costume if you would like!

5K/10K starts at 8:30 a.m. 5K and 10K events are timed; awards will be presented to overall winners as well as to top finishers in each age group. Kids Challenge (new 1/4 mile distance, plus a 100 yard dash) starts at 10:00 am. Kids ages 12 and under are welcome to participate.

DryBlend short sleeved t-sleeve shirts for 5K-10K participants with option to upgrade to a long sleeve technical shirt for $7.00. Kids Challenge entry includes a short sleeve DryBlend t-shirt. Participants may opt out of t-shirt if they wish.

To celebrate our 32nd running of this event, finisher medals will be awarded to all 5K, 10K, and Kid's Race participants.

PROCEEDS

Proceeds support scholarships for Pleasanton students and community & international projects of The Rotary Club of Pleasanton.

LEASHED DOGS

Well-behaved dogs are permitted in the 5K or 10K; all dogs must start in the back of the pack at the starting line, be on a non-retractable leash, and be cleaned up after by their human. Dogs attending the event should be comfortable in crowds as well as around other dogs.

STROLLERS

Strollers are allowed in both the 5K and 10K; we ask that you start towards the back.

PACKET PICK UP

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK UP will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 - at Fleet Feet Pleasanton (234 Main Street) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Participants may also pick up their bib and tshirt on race morning (10/26) near the start/finish line starting at 7 am and continuing through 8:15 am (through 9:45 am for Kids Challenge entrants).

Photo ID is not required to pick up packets and you may pick up for friends or family.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

Participants may register in-person at Packet Pick Up (Saturday, October 25, time and place TBA) or on race morning (Sunday, October 26, 7:00 am to 8:20 am at the start/finish area adjacent to Workbench Hardware - 652 Main Street, Pleasanton). Those registering in-person may present payment in the forms of debit/credit card or cash. Personal checks are not accepted.

AWARDS & AGE GROUPS

Custom medals will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K in each age group. Overall winners will also receive a prize. Age groups are: 10K / 13 and Under, 14-18 yrs., 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 5K age groups are: 9 and under, 10-13 yrs., 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

RACE RESULTS

Past Race Results: 2025 [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6156] 2024 [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6136] 2023 [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6122] 2022 [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6106] 2021 [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6088] 2019 [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6079]

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.12 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $56.12

    CLOSED
  • 10K Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.12 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $56.12

    CLOSED
  • Kids Challenge: 1/4 Mile

    Incl. $2.44 Fee & Short Sleeved T-Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (10:00AM PDT)

    $26.44

    CLOSED
    1/4 Mile Fun Run (not timed or scored) held at 10:00 a.m. For children ages 12 and younger.
  • Kids Challenge: 100 Yard Dash

    Incl. $2.44 Fee & Short Sleeved T-Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (10:00AM PDT)

    $26.44

    CLOSED
    100 yard fun run held at 10:00 am (after 1/4 Mile) for children ages 5 and younger.

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652 Main Street, Pleasanton, 94566, CA, United States

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