Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run

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652 Main Street, Pleasanton CA

Sunday, October 26th, 2025

Join Us

Join us on Sunday, October 26 for this year's event!

Race Details

Location: Start and finish in Downtown Pleasanton on Main Street. Wear a costume if you would like!
Start Time: 5K/10K starts at 8:30 a.m.: Kids Challenge starts at 10:00 am.
Participation: 5K and 10K events are timed: awards will be presented to overall winners as well as to top finishers in each age group.
Kids Welcome: Kids ages 12 and under are welcome to participate in the Kids Challenge (new 1/4 mile distance, plus a 100 yard dash).

Shirts

Shirt Types: DryBlend short sleeved t-shirts for 5K-10K participants: option to upgrade to long sleeve technical shirt for $7.00.
Kids Challenge: Entry includes a short sleeve DryBlend t-shirt.
Opt Out: Participants may opt out of t-shirt if they wish.
Finisher Medals: All 5K, 10K, and Kid's Race participants will receive finisher medals.

Proceeds

Proceeds support scholarships for Pleasanton students and community & international projects of The Rotary Club of Pleasanton.

Leashed Dogs

Well-behaved dogs are permitted in the 5K or 10K: all dogs must start in the back of the pack at the starting line, be on a non-retractable leash, and be cleaned up after by their human. Dogs attending the event should be comfortable in crowds as well as around other dogs.

Strollers

Strollers are allowed in both the 5K and 10K: we ask that you start towards the back.

Packet Pick Up

Pre-race Packet Pick Up: Will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Fleet Feet Pleasanton (234 Main Street) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Race Morning Pick Up: Participants may also pick up their bib and t-shirt on race morning (10/26) near the start/finish line starting at 7 am and continuing through 8:15 am (through 9:45 am for Kids Challenge entrants).
ID Requirement: Photo ID is not required to pick up packets: you may pick up for friends or family.

In-Person Registration

Participants may register in-person at Packet Pick Up (Saturday, October 25, time and place TBA) or on race morning (Sunday, October 26, 7:00 am to 8:20 am at the start/finish area adjacent to Workbench Hardware - 652 Main Street, Pleasanton). Those registering in-person may present payment in the forms of debit/credit card or cash. Personal checks are not accepted.

Awards & Age Groups

Custom medals will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K in each age group. Overall winners will also receive a prize. Age groups for 10K are: 13 and Under, 14-18 yrs., 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Age groups for 5K are: 9 and under, 10-13 yrs., 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.