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Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, California
Sunday, October 12, 2025
13.1 Miles

Organizer's Description

Witches Wave Halloween Run – A Spooky Sprint by the Sea!
📍 Huntington State Beach, CA (Lot 10 – East Entrance off PCH & Beach Blvd.)
🎃 Run Fast, Get Spooky, and Ride the Wicked Wave!

The ocean’s not the only thing making waves this Halloween! Get ready to lace up for the Wicked Wave Halloween Run, where the beach meets the boo for a fun and fright-filled 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Whether you’re running as a wicked witch, a daring vampire, or a 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

🌎 SUSTAINABLE SWAG!
This year, we're haunting responsibly! Every runner will receive a sustainable race shirt, made from eco-friendly materials, so you can run fast, have fun, and keep the planet looking wicked good!

👻 COSTUME CONTEST – WHO WILL RULE THE HAUNTED BEACH?
Show off your creepiest, funniest, or most creative Halloween costume and compete for best dressed! Whether you go full monster mode or just add some spooky flair, we’ll be handing out prizes for the most boo-tiful costumes!

🧙 NEW CONTEST – THE WITCH'S CACKLE SHOWDOWN!
Think you’ve got the most wicked and bone-chilling witch’s cackle? Prove it in our Witch’s Cackle Showdown! Step up to the mic, let loose your best evil laugh, and compete for a ghoulish prize.

🎉 FINISH LINE FRIGHT FEST
Stick around after your run for a wicked good time, featuring:
🎶 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
🕕 Arrive by 6:30 AM through the GATE at PCH & Beach Blvd.
🚗 Parking:

State Park charges $15 per vehicle – carpool if you can!
Limited metered street parking available.
Pacific City parking structure is an option – warm up with a short jog (¾ mile) to the race start.
🎟 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! 👻🏃‍♀️💨

 
 

Race Events

Half Marathon

Distance: 13.1 Miles
Start Time: 7:30:00 AM

5K

Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM

10K

Distance: 6.2 Miles
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM

Race Information

Date

Sunday, October 12, 2025

End Date

October 12, 2025

Location

Huntington Beach, California

21601 Pacific Coast Hwy

92646

Location Map

📍 Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon - Huntington Beach, California

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