Hill Canyon Trail Trot 5K

Music, food and running! Celebrate a night under the lights with us by running 12 and a half laps! This event is open to all ability levels. We will have 8 heats of the 5K (3.1 miles), seeded based on your expected 5k time, with maximum cut off time at 35 minutes.

All participants will receive a post race meal ticket for our food truck partner, Birreria y Tacos Doña Betty. Finishers will also receive a commemorative race medal, and winners of each heat will get a special surprise.

Adidas will have spikes and super shoes for you to demo during the race so you can hit your fastest time!

Heats will be chosen based on expected finish times, and will be announced closer to race day. Please estimate as close to your current fitness as possible. If you win your heat by 2 minutes or more, you will be ineligible for any prizes. BE HONEST WITH YOUR PROJECTED TIME!

Space is limited and will sell out.

**Race director reserves the right to review and revoke winning times.

Join us for the second event in our Sunset series - The Sunset Mile!

Music, food and running! Celebrate a night under the lights with us by running 4 laps on the track! This event is open to all ability levels.

All participants will receive a post race meal ticket for our food truck partner, Birreria y Tacos Doña Betty. Finishers will also receive a commemorative race medal, and winners of each heat will get a special surprise.

ASICS will have spikes and super shoes for you to demo during the race so you can hit your fastest time!

Heats will be seeded based on expected finish times, and will be announced the day before the event. Please estimate as close to your current fitness as possible. BE HONEST WITH YOUR PROJECTED TIME!

Space is limited and will sell out.

**Race director reserves the right to review and revoke winning times.

🌺 Welcome to SO CAL's BIGGEST & BEST POLYNESIAN PARTY RACE! 🌺

Since 2014, Tiki Beach 5K/10K has been a vibrant tradition on the beach, a chance to run, celebrate, and enjoy island-inspired music, food, and community. It's your end of the summer BEACH PARTY RUN!

🏖️ Experience the energy of the beach with live Polynesian drummers and dancers, bringing authentic rhythm and movement to your run. This isn’t just a race, t’s a festive send-off to summer! Coconuts, palm trees, grass skirts, and the TAPUA PRODUCTION drummers and dancers make this the BEST BEACH BASH, healthy RUNNER's Party!

🎽 Every participant receives a custom Polynesian-style race shirt and one of our signature Tiki finisher medals, a collectible highlight for your race journey. Have enough shirts? Choose a custom beach towel while supplies last, or add to your collection by getting BOTH for only an additional $20.

🍍 Post-Race Fun: Enjoy coconut and Island inspired pancakes offered by IVC Circle K and Kiwanis of Irvine, specialty coffee, tasty street tacos , Bar b que sandwiches, fresh baked cookies, Hawaiian shaved ice, and Nekter Juice (available for purchase. You make pay with cash, credit card, or pre buy food vouchers) while you explore the expo area and capture those perfect beachside selfies. It's a FOOD FEAST while watching authentic Polynesian drummers and dancers. Support the causes. KID'S READ will be giving out free books for those that purchase Kiwanis pancakes. BIG J's So Cal Bar B Que will be offering mini sliders, or full bar b que lunches to eat, take home, or remain at the beach for a picnic!

Course:

Flat, scenic, out-and-back along the paved beach path with ocean views. Run fast or take it easy, the waves will be your soundtrack.

Timing: RFID Chip Timing by Itz About Time

Awards:

Top 3 male & female overall (5K & 10K)

Age group awards in 5-year divisions (up to 80+)

Special recognition for those completing 3+ Caren Ware Events this year

Schedule

6:30 AM – Vendor & Volunteer Check-in

7:00–8:30 AM – Registration & Packet Pick-Up (race-day available)

7:30 -8:30 Am LIVE POLYNESIAN dancers and drummers/ Tupua Productions/ An active EXPO

8:15 AM – Kid’s Dash & 1-Mile Fun Run

8:30 AM – 10K & 5K Start

9:20 AM – 5K Awards Ceremony

9:40 AM – 10K Awards Ceremony

6:30–10:00 AM – Polynesian-Inspired Expo Open

Early Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, Sept. 26 10am to 1PM (Note: Earlier so we have afternoon time to set up the race)

Sports Basement, 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

(You may also pick up race morning at the start line.)

Parking

Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25 — $15 State Park fee (bring exact cash for faster processing)

Public parking available in Sunset Beach (walking required into park)

Restrooms

Restrooms are open and located on each end of lot 25.

Strollers

Strollers are welcome! Please stay to the right and use at your own risk. Only registered participants with a bib will receive a finisher medal. Be sure your bib is worn on the front and visible to finish line staff.

Pets:

Friendly Pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Run /Walk participant. Please use a leash of 5 ft or less, for the safety of all pets and runners. Line up towards the back of the pack at the start and keep to the side of the race field on the course.

Weather

Rain or shine, the event will go on

🌊 Whether you’re racing for a PR or jogging with friends, Tiki Beach is your lively, healthy way to wrap up the summer. Come for the run, stay for the rhythm, community, and celebration.

💙 A portion of proceeds supports Caren Ware Events’ global outreach projects, including families in the Himalayas and local community programs.

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!

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 7:00 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 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)

Age Group Awards Available at the Results Kiosk

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! 👻🏃‍♀️💨