Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $65 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Fun Run | 5K | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $50$65 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| First Responder/ Healthcare/ Teacher | 5K | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $40$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Student Rate | 5K | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $40$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5k Fun RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $65 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Fun Run: $50 until Oct 1, then $65 until Oct 26.
- First Responder/ Healthcare/ Teacher and Student Rate: $40 until Oct 1, then $50 until Oct 26.
Online registration closes Oct 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 35 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Huntington Beach runs 38:39, about 12:26 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:01 and men in 34:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 5K Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
21503 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 21503 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 35 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 21503 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
From the organizers
Hop, Skip & Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
Making Waves for Water Safety in Orange County
Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for the 4th annual Hop, Skip & Splash 5K — a fun, family-friendly beachside fundraiser benefiting swim lessons and water safety education for children throughout Orange County and beyond.
Last year we welcomed 200 participants and raised $30,000 to expand access for local families!
Your $50 registration covers swim lessons for one child. This is the average cost of 4-8 classes at a local city or county pool. Whether you run, walk, or skip across the finish line, your participation helps save lives by supporting families who lack access to these life-saving resources!