Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 7:30AM PDT
- Location Huntington Beach, California
- Price $16.90 - $52.93
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun at the Witches Wave - Halloween Run, taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the picturesque Huntington Beach in Orange County, California. This thrilling event invites runners of all ages to join in on the excitement with race distances of 5K, 10K, and a half marathon. Whether you're donning a witch's hat, a vampire cape, or a ghostly costume, you’ll experience the perfect blend of fitness and festive spirit along the stunning coastline.
This chip-timed race promises not only accurate results but also awards for top finishers in each age group, along with unique finisher medals for all participants. Join in on the Halloween spirit with a costume contest, a "Witch's Cackle Showdown," and a lively post-race celebration featuring a DJ, trick-or-treat stations, and fun games. Let's make this Halloween unforgettable by running fast, having fun, and making new memories with friends and family. Register now to secure your spot in this wickedly delightful event!
This chip-timed race promises not only accurate results but also awards for top finishers in each age group, along with unique finisher medals for all participants. Join in on the Halloween spirit with a costume contest, a "Witch's Cackle Showdown," and a lively post-race celebration featuring a DJ, trick-or-treat stations, and fun games. Let's make this Halloween unforgettable by running fast, having fun, and making new memories with friends and family. Register now to secure your spot in this wickedly delightful event!
Organiser's Description
WITCHES WAVE HALLOWEEN RUN A SPOOKY SPRINT BY THE SEA! FEMALE SIGN
LOT 25 BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
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 7:00 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 7:00 AM AT THE EVENT SITE.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:30 AM HALF MARATHON START
8:30 AM 10K START
8:30 AM 5K START
9:10 AM WITCHS CACKLE SHOWDOWN
9:15 AM AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL WINNERS)
AGE GROUP AWARDS AVAILABLE AT THE RESULTS KIOSK
9:20 AM COSTUME CONTEST
9:30 AM - PUMPKIN KIDS DASH
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
LOT 25 BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
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 7:00 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 7:00 AM AT THE EVENT SITE.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM PACKET PICKUP OPENS
7:30 AM HALF MARATHON START
8:30 AM 10K START
8:30 AM 5K START
9:10 AM WITCHS CACKLE SHOWDOWN
9:15 AM AWARDS CEREMONY (OVERALL WINNERS)
AGE GROUP AWARDS AVAILABLE AT THE RESULTS KIOSK
9:20 AM COSTUME CONTEST
9:30 AM - PUMPKIN KIDS DASH
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
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5k
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$42.33
All finishers receive a medal -
10k
Incl. $3.58 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$46.57
All finishers receive a medal -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.94 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$52.93
All finishers receive a medal -
Pumpkin Kids Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 18th October 2026 (9:30AM PDT)
$16.90
Kids dash recieve a medal and mini pumpkin at the finish
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