SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race

SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K

Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25

Featuring a Trunk-or-Treat Expo beginning at 3:00 PM

Back for Year 2 as an Evening Tradition! Formerly the morning Fit Fall Halloween Harvest, our sunset run was such a hit last year that we're doing it again. Get ready to run (or trot!) into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun, and festive activities for the whole family.

What to Expect

5K & 10K Sunset Run

Trunk-or-Treat Expo

Selfie Stations, Games & Giveaways

Custom Reversible Finisher Medal

Fall-Themed Event Shirt

Costume Contests & Awards

Street Tacos, Aguas Frescas, Specialty Coffee, Cookies & More

Packet Pickup

All bibs, shirts, and trick-or-treat bags will be available starting at 3:00 PM at the Trunk-or-Treat Expo. No early-day pickup.

Race Day Schedule

2:00 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 receive 2 free race entries for a Caren Ware Event Race. Participation on best decorative trunk competition. Look at our 2025 trunk photos below for inspiration.

Fill out 2026 TRUNK-OR-TREAT FORM.

Race Registration Includes

RFID Chip Timing by Itz About Time

Fall-Themed Custom Shirt

Unique Reversible Finisher Medal

Trick-or-Treat Bag

Entry into Costume & Team Contests

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

Best Uniform-Themed Costume

Awards for Oldest & Youngest Finishers

Pet & Stroller Friendly

Leashed pets welcome (max 5 ft leash)

Strollers allowed — please start near the back

Only registered participants with a bib receive medals.

The Course

Flat, fast, paved, and scenic

Ocean views all the way

Start/Finish: Lot 25 – Bolsa Chica State Beach

Parking Options

Paid Parking available at state Beach with its new park and pay system. Limited free parking available in Sunset Beach and walk in