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When
Friday, October 30th, 2026
Where
707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda CA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
54–66°F · low rain risk
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56–63°F
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47–73°F
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55–61°F
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56–61°F
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50–62°F
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52–68°F
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51–68°F
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55–59°F
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56–64°F
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: October 30th, 2026
- Event: Friday pre-Halloween Evening Run
- Location: 707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda, CA
- Website: USS Hornet Halloween 5k
Race Highlights
- Partnership: We have partnered with the USS Hornet to bring back a super fun and unique race experience to Alameda.
- Course: The run will take you for a scenic loop around Alameda Point, starting and finishing at the Pier.
- Views: Runners will enjoy views of San Francisco, spirit alley, and the estuary shoreline along the flat and fast 5k course.
- Extras: There will be our normal beer garden, food, music, and Age Group awards.
Important Notes
- Costumes: Costume highly recommended and encouraged!
- Headlamps: Sunset is scheduled for 6:12pm, so headlamps are recommended, but we will have lights on the course.
- Kids Run: THERE IS NO KIDS RUN FOR 2026 - DUE TO TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON FRIDAY NIGHT.
- Parking: There is plenty of parking at the Hornet and around Alameda Point.
Event Schedule
- Packet Pick-Up: Lauren's Closet, 1420 Park St: October 28th - 29th from 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Race Day Registration: USS Hornet at 4:30pm
- 5K Run Start: 6:30pm
- Awards Ceremony: 5K awards at 7:15pm
- Expo and Music: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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