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

  • Date Sun 12th October 2025
  • Time 7:30AM PDT
  • Location Huntington Beach, California
  • Price $42.33 - $52.93
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular experience at the Witches Wave Halloween Run, happening on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the beautiful Huntington State Beach in Orange County, California. This thrilling event features a choice of distances including a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, making it perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re dressing up as a wicked witch, a daring vampire, or a glow-in-the-dark ghost, this race promises an unforgettable day by the sea filled with fun and excitement.

Participants will enjoy a chip-timed race with age group awards for top finishers, and every runner will receive a sustainable race shirt made from eco-friendly materials. After the run, join in the festivities at the Finish Line Fright Fest, featuring a DJ spinning Halloween classics, a costume contest, a Witch’s Cackle Showdown, and plenty of treats to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this thrilling Halloween celebration—register now and secure your spot for a day of running, laughter, and a little bit of fright!

Organiser's Description

WITCHES WAVE HALLOWEEN RUN A SPOOKY SPRINT BY THE SEA! FEMALE SIGN
HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH, CA (LOT 10 EAST ENTRANCE OFF PCH & BEACH BLVD.)
RUN FAST, GET SPOOKY, AND RIDE THE WICKED WAVE!

THE OCEANS 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 YOURE 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 & WITCHS CACKLE SHOWDOWN!

COSTUME CONTEST FEMALE SIGN: BRING YOUR CREEPIEST, FUNNIEST, OR MOST CREATIVE HALLOWEEN COSTUME AND COMPETE FOR PRIZES!
WITCHS CACKLE SHOWDOWN FEMALE SIGN: 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 6:30 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 3/4 -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 | ALARM CLOCK 4 PM 7 PM
1835 NEWPORT BLVD, COSTA MESA, CA 92627

RACE DAY PICKUP
AVAILABLE STARTING AT 6:15 AM AT THE EVENT SITE.


RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM PACKET PICKUP OPENS
6:45 AM MUSIC, PHOTO OPS & COSTUME CHECK-IN
6:50 AM WARM-UP STRETCH SESSION
7:00 AM HALF MARATHON START
7:30 AM 10K START
7:30 AM 5K START
8:45 AM COSTUME CONTEST JUDGING _( TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE COSTUME CONTEST TENT)_
9:00 AM WITCHS CACKLE SHOWDOWN
9:15 AM AWARDS CEREMONY & FINISH LINE FRIGHT FEST


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! FEMALE SIGN

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $42.33

    All finishers receive a medal
  • 10k

    Incl. $3.58 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $46.57

    All finishers receive a medal
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 12th October 2025 (7:30AM PDT)

    $52.93

    All finishers receive a medal

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21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 92646, CA, United States

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