Pleasanton Rotary Halloween Spirit Run

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652 Main Street, Pleasanton CA

Sunday, October 26th, 2025

🎃 Join Us for the Halloween Spirit Run!

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

Registration opens: July 23.

Discounted Entries: From July 23 to August 1st, all race entries are discounted as part of our registration launch!
Sign Up Early: Sign up during this timeframe for the lowest prices of the year.

Start and finish in Downtown Pleasanton on Main Street. Wear a costume if you would like!

5K/10K starts at 8:30 a.m. 5K and 10K events are timed: awards will be presented to overall winners as well as to top finishers in each age group. Kids Challenge (new 1/4 mile distance, plus a 100 yard dash) starts at 10:00 am. Kids ages 12 and under are welcome to participate.

DryBlend short sleeved t-sleeve shirts for 5K-10K participants with option to upgrade to a long sleeve technical shirt for $7.00. Kids Challenge entry includes a short sleeve DryBlend t-shirt. Participants may opt out of t-shirt if they wish.

To celebrate our 32nd running of this event, finisher medals will be awarded to all 5K, 10K, and Kid's Race participants.

🎉 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. 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).

Photo ID is not required to pick up packets and 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 are: 10K / 13 and Under, 14-18 yrs., 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 5K age groups are: 9 and under, 10-13 yrs., 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.