Course
COURSES are out and back on a flat paved path. Start at furthest west ( Lot 25)
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 4:30 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $22 · goes up to $30 on Oct 25, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20264:30 PM | $25$30 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| Pumpkin Dash- 200m | – | Oct 24, 20264:40 PM | $22$30 after Oct 25, 2026 | – |
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Oct 24, 20265:00 PM | $50$52 after Oct 21, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20265:00 PM | $40$42 after Oct 21, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Kids fee goes up to $30 on Oct 25, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run: $25 until Oct 25, then $30 until Oct 25.
- Pumpkin Dash- 200m: $22 until Oct 25, then $30 until Oct 26.
- 10K Run/Walk: $50 until Oct 21, then $52 until Oct 26.
- 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Oct 21, then $42 until Oct 26.
Online registration closes Oct 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Huntington Beach runs 1:06:54, about 10:46 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:23 and men in 1:01:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:03 AM, and the Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run starts at 4:30 PM. 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
17851 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.
2025 results
All results (4 years)5K Run/Walk
277
finishers
41:06
median (13:15 /mi)
18:42
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
10K Run/Walk
95
finishers
1:06:37
median (10:44 /mi)
39:56
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run
16
finishers
3:55
median (7:50 /mi)
3:00
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race?
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:02 or better, the top quarter in 31:53, and half the field in 41:06; the last tenth came in after 1:02:56.
At the 2025 10K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 47:21 or better, the top quarter in 57:24, and half the field in 1:06:37; the last tenth came in after 1:34:20.
At the 2025 Youth ½ Mile Zombie Run, the fastest tenth finished in 3:12 or better, the top quarter in 3:34, and half the field in 3:55; the last tenth came in after 5:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:00 | 25:23 |
| 20-29 | 28:18 | 25:56 |
| 30-39 | 29:21 | 27:16 |
| 40-49 | 27:31 | 23:11 |
| 50-59 | 29:45 | 26:13 |
| 60-69 | 38:12 | n/a |
| 70+ | 45:30 | 44:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 7 percent since 2022.
372
2022
336
2023
247
2024
398
2025
All events combined, from official results.
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 262 to 277 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:11 to 41:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 277 (+42%) | 41:06 | under 27:02 | 18:42 |
| 2024 | 195 (-26%) | 38:49 | under 25:12 | 17:46 |
| 2023 | 263 (same) | 41:36 | under 27:25 | 17:18 |
| 2022 | 262 | 37:11 | under 24:41 | 16:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 57:24, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 76°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 17851 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, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 20, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 4:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $22 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 25, 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 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 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, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 277 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 41:06 and the winner ran 18:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:53, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
From the organizers
SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
Featuring a Trunk-or-Treat Expo beginning at 3:00 PM
Back for Year 2 as an Evening Tradition! Formerly the morning Fit Fall Halloween Harvest, our sunset run was such a hit last year that we're doing it again. Get ready to run (or trot!) into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun, and festive activities for the whole family.
What to Expect
5K & 10K Sunset Run
Trunk-or-Treat Expo
Selfie Stations, Games & Giveaways
Custom Reversible Finisher Medal
Fall-Themed Event Shirt
Costume Contests & Awards
Street Tacos, Aguas Frescas, Specialty Coffee, Cookies & More
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