17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach CA
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
🎃 SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K
📅 Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM (NOTE TIME. INTO the SUNSET)
- Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
- Event Start: Trunk-or-Treat EXPO begins at 3 PM
🕯️ A Spooky New Twist on a Fall Favorite!
Formerly known as the FIT FALL Halloween Harvest 5K/10K, our traditional morning run is now even more magical as an evening event! 🌙
Get ready to run (or trot!) into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun, and festive activities for the whole family. Introducing the SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K—a coastal celebration where fitness meets fall!
🎉 What to Expect
- 5K & 10K: Sunset Run
- Trunk-or-Treat: Expo
- Fun Activities: Selfie Stations, Games & Giveaways
- Rewards: Custom Reversible Finisher Medal
- Shirt: Fall-Themed Event Shirt
- Contests: Costume Contests & Awards
- Treats: Street Tacos, Aguas Frescas, Specialty Coffee, Cookies & More!
📅 Race Day Schedule
- 2:30 PM: Trunk-or-Treat Car Setup
- 3:00 PM: Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
- 4:30 PM: Kids Races Begin
- 5:00 PM: Mass Start for 5K & 10K
- 5:45 PM: 5K Awards Ceremony
- 6:00 PM: 10K Awards Ceremony
🎈 Trunk-or-Treat Expo
Want to be part of the Halloween magic? Decorate your trunk and hand out goodies!
Trunkers will receive 1 free race entry for a Caren Ware Event Race!
Sign up: Trunk Application Form
Questions? Email carenfasttrack@:aol.com cc: info@:kourseevents.com
🏅 Registration Includes
- Timing: RFID Chip Timing by Itz About Time
- Shirt: Fall-Themed Custom Shirt
- Medal: Unique Reversible Finisher Medal
- Bags: Trick-or-Treat Bag
- Contests: Entry into Costume & Team Contests
- Awards: Eligibility for Age Group & Overall Awards
🏆 Awards & Divisions
- Top 3: in each 5-year age division (ages 1–80+)
- Top 3 Overall: Male & Female Finishers
- Best: Halloween Costume
- Uniform: Best Uniform-Themed Costume
- Special: Awards for Oldest & Youngest Finishers
🐾 Pet & Stroller Friendly
- Leashed Pets: Welcome (max 5 ft leash)
- Strollers: Allowed — please start near the back
- Participation: Only registered participants with a bib receive medals.
🏖️ The Course
- Terrain: Flat, fast, paved, and scenic
- Views: Ocean views all the way!
- Start/Finish: in Lot 25 – Bolsa Chica State Beach
🚗 Parking Options
Park in Sunset Beach and walk in OR enter via Bolsa Chica State Beach Main Gate ($15, cash recommended)
🥇 Part of the Winter Series!
Complete 3 of the following Caren Ware Events to earn a 4th medal—FREE!
- Sunset Trick or Trot
- Thanksgiving Day Races
- Santa Claus with a Cause
- Run in the New Year
Because we LOVE FITTING it all together! 🎖️
🌧️ Rain or Shine – We Run!
Ready to trot into fall? Register today and bring your spooky spirit, running shoes, and Halloween flair!
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