17851 Pacific Coast, Huntington Beach CA
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Witches Wave Halloween Run – A Spooky Sprint by the Sea!
🔮 Lot 25 Bolsa Chica State Beach
👻 Run Fast, Get Spooky, and Ride the Wicked Wave!
Race Description
The ocean’s not the only thing making waves this Halloween! Get ready to lace up for the Witches Wave Halloween Run, where the beach meets the boo for a fright-filled 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Whether you’re running as a wicked witch, daring vampire, or glow-in-the-dark ghost, this is your chance to hit the sand in spooktacular style!
FAST, FUN & FRIGHTENINGLY COMPETITIVE!
- Chip-timed event: For accurate results
- Age group awards: For top finishers
- Finisher medals: For all participants
- Awards: To the Top 3 male & female finishers in each distance - Age Group Awards
SUSTAINABLE SWAG!
This year, we're haunting responsibly! Every runner receives a sustainable race shirt made from eco-friendly materials — so you can run fast, have fun, and keep the planet wicked good.
COSTUME CONTEST & WITCH’S CACKLE SHOWDOWN!
- Costume Contest: Bring your creepiest, funniest, or most creative Halloween costume and compete for prizes!
- Witch’s Cackle Showdown: Step up to the mic, unleash your best evil laugh, and compete for a ghoulish prize.
FINISH LINE FRIGHT FEST
Stick around after your run for a wicked good time:
- DJ: Spinning Halloween classics
- Trick-or-Treat Candy Station
- Halloween-themed photo ops
- Monster Mash Dance-Off
- Pumpkin Ring Toss: With Prizes
RACE LOCATION & PARKING DETAILS
🔗 Huntington State Beach, Lot 10
(East Entrance at PCH & Beach Blvd.)
21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Arrival Details
🕖 Arrive by 7:00 AM through the GATE at PCH & Beach Blvd.
PARKING
- State Park: Charges $15 per vehicle – carpool if you can!
- Meters: Limited metered street parking available
- Pacific City parking structure: Is an option — warm up with a short ¾-mile jog to the race start
Packet Pickup (Highly Recommended!)
💡 Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup is Encouraged! This will be a large race and early pickup helps save time on race morning.
Pre-Race Day Pickup
📍 Road Runner Sports – Costa Mesa Courtyards
📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | ⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM
📍 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Race Day Pickup
📍 Available starting at 7:00 AM at the event site.
Race Day Schedule
- 7:00 AM — Packet Pickup Opens
- 7:30 AM — Half Marathon Start
- 8:30 AM — 10K Start
- 8:30 AM — 5K Start
- 9:10 AM — Witch’s Cackle Showdown
- 9:15 AM — Awards Ceremony (Overall Winners)
- 9:20 AM — Costume Contest
- 9:30 AM — Pumpkin Kids Dash
REGISTER NOW… IF YOU DARE!
Spots are limited, and this event is bound to be a scream! Sign up today and run with the wicked waves!
For more information, visit Wicked Wave Halloween Run.
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