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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 25, 20267:00 AM | $64.99$69.99 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $54.99$58.99 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $49.99$54.99 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Kids 200 Yard Dash | Kids | Oct 25, 20269:15 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $69.99 on Oct 5, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $64.99, entry is about 30 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Long Beach runs 2:17:38, about 10:30 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:30:30 and men in 2:10:12.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2024 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:24 or better, the top quarter in 34:04, and half the field in 43:10; the last tenth came in after 58:47.
At the 2024 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:14, and half the field in 2:16:34; the last tenth came in after 3:02:28.
At the 2024 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:37 or better, the top quarter in 56:15, and half the field in 1:01:59; the last tenth came in after 1:41:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 28:50 |
| 30-39 | 42:20 | 31:49 |
| 40-49 | 37:43 | 33:20 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 34:04, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
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.
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.
What the organizers of Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions: Course Time Limit: Our course has a time limit of 3 hours and 25 minutes. Early Start: Early Starts are by request only. You may set up a 6:30 AM early start by replying to your race confirmation email…
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🎃 Trick or Trot 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Long Beach, CA
👻 Our 2nd-Year Anniversary Run!
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It’s our annual Halloween run by the sea,
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Trick or Trot is the place to be seen!
🎃 Trick or Trot 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 📍5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA
👻 Our 3rd-Year Anniversary Run!
🕸️ Join us for a spooktacular morning of miles, music, and memories as we celebrate one year of CaliFlow Runs!