Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM PDT
- Location Pleasanton, California
- Price $26.44 - $50.82
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for the exciting Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025! Taking place in the heart of Pleasanton, Alameda, this spirited event invites participants of all ages to join in the fun. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a family-friendly activity, you can choose between the timed 5K and 10K races starting at 8:30 a.m. For the little ones, the Kids Challenge, featuring a new 1/4 mile distance along with a 100-yard dash, kicks off at 10:00 a.m.
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a festive atmosphere while competing for awards and finisher medals. All proceeds from this beloved annual event support scholarships for local students and community initiatives. Don’t miss out on the early registration discounts available from July 23 to August 1, 2025! Bring your leashed dog or stroller for an inclusive experience, and be part of the 32nd running of this cherished community tradition. Mark your calendar and get ready to run for a great cause!
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a festive atmosphere while competing for awards and finisher medals. All proceeds from this beloved annual event support scholarships for local students and community initiatives. Don’t miss out on the early registration discounts available from July 23 to August 1, 2025! Bring your leashed dog or stroller for an inclusive experience, and be part of the 32nd running of this cherished community tradition. Mark your calendar and get ready to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!
REGISTRATION OPENS: JULY 23. FROM JULY 23 TO AUGUST 1ST, ALL RACE ENTRIES ARE DISCOUNTED AS PART OF OUR REGISTRATION LAUNCH! SIGN UP DURING THIS TIMEFRAME FOR THE LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR.
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: 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]
REGISTRATION OPENS: JULY 23. FROM JULY 23 TO AUGUST 1ST, ALL RACE ENTRIES ARE DISCOUNTED AS PART OF OUR REGISTRATION LAUNCH! SIGN UP DURING THIS TIMEFRAME FOR THE LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR.
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: 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
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.82 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$50.82
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10K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.82 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$50.82
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Kids Challenge: 1/4 Mile
Incl. $2.44 Fee & Short Sleeved T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
$26.44
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
100 yard fun run held at 10:00 am (after 1/4 Mile) for children ages 5 and younger.
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