Witches Wave - Halloween Run
5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Run Fast. Get Spooky. Ride the Witches Wave!
EAST entrance off of Beach Blvd. and Pacific Coast Hwy. to the Left.
Lot #10 Huntington Beach, CA
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Events
Half Marathon
$52.93
incl. $3.94 Fee
7:30AM PDT
- 10:50AM PDT
Price increases after August 30, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Event 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 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
🕕 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 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 6:15 AM at the event site.
🗓 Race Day Schedule
6:30 AM — Packet Pickup Opens
6:45 AM — Music, Photo Ops & Costume Check-In
6:50 AM — Warm-Up Stretch Session
7:00 AM — Half Marathon Start
7:30 AM — 10K Start
7:30 AM — 5K Start
8:45 AM — Costume Contest Judging ( To participate please check in at the costume contest tent)
9:00 AM — Witch’s Cackle Showdown
9:15 AM — Awards Ceremony & Finish Line Fright Fest
🎟 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! 👻🏃♀️💨
From Start Line to Finish Line
Our courses are open-pathway routes — meaning they’re held on pedestrian-friendly trails like beach paths, park loops, and river trails. They’re car-free, safe, and full of good energy. Whether you're racing for a PR or strolling in costume, you'll be on a scenic route with no traffic to worry about.
👟 Because these are shared public spaces, you may pass by other walkers, joggers, or casual strollers who didn’t sign up — but that’s part of the CaliFlow charm. Just stay aware and respectful of those around you.
🎧 Pro tip: Save the Metallica for your post-race drive. Please keep the volume low enough to hear voices and instructions around you.
Race Day Photo Tips
📸 Want to look like a legend in your race photos? Here’s how to nail it at Mahalo Miles:
🖼️ Find the Lens
If you see Nina — smile, pose, or throw your hands up like you just crushed the finish line. Don’t be shy!
🙌 Celebrate That Finish
Throw up peace signs, arms overhead, or hit your signature pose. You earned that moment!
😅 Keep Running Through the Shot
Don’t slow down before the camera. Keep that stride strong until you're past the lens — trust us, it makes a difference.
🎭 Photo-Friendly Style Tips
Let your outfit shine! Bright colors, fun accessories, and bold expressions make for unforgettable pics.
🧽 Wipe the Sweat... Or Don’t
Want to look fierce and gritty? Rock that sparkle-sweat. Prefer a polished look? Give yourself a quick swipe before the lens.
💁 Remember: It’s Free
All race photos are 100% free and posted after the event. So go big, go silly, go full Energy
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Event Location
Lot 10 Huntington State Beach
21601 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 US
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