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

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

Race Date

Oct 18, 2026

Location

Huntington Beach, CA

The Experience

Witches Wave Halloween Run – A Spooky Sprint by the Sea! 🧙‍♀️🌊 📍 Lot 25 Bolsa Chica State Beach 🎃 Run Fast, Get Spooky, and Ride the Wicked Wave! The ocean’s 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 you’re 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 & WITCH’S CACKLE SHOWDOWN!

Costume Contest 🧟‍♀️: Bring your creepiest, funniest, or most creative Halloween costume and compete for prizes! Witch’s Cackle Showdown 🧙‍♀️: 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 ¾-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 | ⏰ 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 — Witch’s 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! 👻🏃‍♀️💨

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

-0.07 m

Separation

1.4%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles200 Yards

USATF Certified Course

CA19014DT · Expires 2029 · Surf City Sundown 10-Miler

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

57°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

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