SURF CITY RUN

🌺 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! 👻🏃‍♀️💨

🎃 SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K

📅 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | 🕔 5:00 PM (NOTE TIME. INTO the SUNSET

📍 Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25

🌅 Featuring a TRUNK-or-TREAT EXPO that begins at 3pm

🕯️ A Spooky New Twist on a Fall Favorite!

Formerly known as the FIT FALL Halloween Harvest 5K/10K, our traditional morning run is now even more magical as an evening event! 🌙

Get ready to run (or trot!) into the sunset with beach views, Halloween fun, and festive activities for the whole family. Introducing the SoCal’s Sunset Trick or Trot 5K/10K—a coastal celebration where fitness meets fall!

🎉 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!

🕒 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

🎟️ 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.

🚗 Trunk-or-Treat Expo

Want to be part of the Halloween magic? Decorate your trunk and hand out goodies!

Trunkers will receive 1 free race entry for a Caren Ware Event Race!

Questions? Email [email protected] cc: [email protected]

🏁 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 in Lot 25 – Bolsa Chica State Beach

🚘 Parking Options:

Park in Sunset Beach and walk in

OR enter via Bolsa Chica State Beach Main Gate ($15 Entrance Fee)

🧡 Part of the Winter Series!

Complete 3 of the following Caren Ware Events to earn a 4th medal—FREE!

Sunset Trick or Trot

Thanksgiving Day Races

Santa Claus with a Cause

Run in the New Year

Because we LOVE FITTING it all together! 🎖️

🌧️ Rain or Shine – We Run!

Ready to trot into fall?

Register today and bring your spooky spirit, running shoes, and Halloween flair!

Hop, Skip & Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Making Waves for Water Safety in Orange County

Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for the fourth annual Hop, Skip & Splash 5K — a fun, family-friendly beachside fundraiser benefiting swim lessons and water safety education for children throughout Orange County. Whether you run, walk, or skip across the finish line, your participation helps save lives by supporting families who lack access to these life-saving resources!

Registration Opens May 2026!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Interested in supporting the event or promoting your organization?

Email [email protected] for details.

This event is proudly presented by the Jasper Ray Foundation in partnership with the Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition.

Together, we’re working to ensure every child in Orange County has access to life-saving swim lessons and water safety education.

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected]

Santa Claus with a Cause 5K/10K

📅 Saturday, December 12th, 2026

📍 Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25, Huntington Beach, CA

Get ready for the ultimate Santa celebration at Bolsa Chica State Beach!

This isn’t just a race, it’s a full-blown Christmas experience.

You’ll run along the beach surrounded by falling snow, live carolers, festive music, and holiday cheer. Every runner receives their choice of a full Santa suit, cozy Santa beanie, or custom-designed race shirt, plus one of the biggest, most festive finisher Santa medal designed to double as a Christmas ornament.

And the best part? This race GIVES BACK. Proceeds from the event help gift staple goods, schooling, and hope to villages in Africa and Nepal, as well as supporting local health initiatives.

🎄 Race Day Fun & Schedule

Arrive early and soak up the holiday spirit. There’s so much happening before the race even starts!

6:30 – 8:15 AM: Registration and bib pick-up open at Lot 25. Walk-up registrations are welcome, so bring your friends!

7:00 – 9:00 AM: The REAL Santa 🎅 will be on-site for festive selfie photos (use hashtag #carenwareevents or tag us caren.ware.events). Lil Dickens Carolers will be singing, and snow will be falling to set the perfect holiday mood.

8:00 AM: Kids take center stage with the Ho Ho Ho Dashes (200m, 400m, ½ mile, and 1 mile). Cheer on the little elves as they dash through the holiday magic!

8:15 AM Holiday Costume Contest

8:20 AM: Warm up with the Penguin Macarena! Everyone is invited to join in. Best Costume and Best Christmas Spirit awards are given out here, so come dressed to impress.

8:30 AM: MASS START for the 5K & 10K! Your official time begins when you cross under the start arch, but you must cross by 8:40 AM to be officially timed.

9:20 AM – 5K Awards Ceremony

9:40 AM – 10K Awards Ceremony

11:00 AM - Expo Festivities End

🎁 What’s Included

Your registration comes packed with holiday cheer! Every participant receives chip-timed results for the 5K or 10K, so you can track your performance. You’ll also get to choose your festive swag, whether you want to run in a full Santa suit, stay cozy in a Santa beanie, or sport a custom-designed Santa race shirt.

When you cross the finish line, you’ll receive one of the biggest custom Santa-at-the-beach medal that doubles as a Christmas ornament to hang proudly on your tree.

Throughout the morning, enjoy a lively holiday atmosphere with falling snow, live carolers, games, and photo ops with the REAL Santa. Prizes will be awarded for Best Christmas Spirit, Best Costume, and even Best Dressed Doggie, so bring your creativity and holiday cheer.

And don’t leave hungry, we’ll have food vendors on-site serving tamales, tacos, specialty coffee, cookies, fresh fruit and more. Plan on enjoying breakfast by the beach with us after your run!

And for the competitors, we have three-deep age division awards in five-year increments — from ages 1-10 all the way through 85+.

📅 Early Packet Pick-Up- Optional

Race Day Pick-Up: 6:30 – 8:15 AM at Lot 25

Early Pick-Up: TBD

(No ID required, and you may pick up for others.)

🚗 Parking & Drop-Off

Bolsa Chica State Beach Lot 25 parking is $15 per vehicle (cash or state park pass recommended). The main gate opens at 6:00 AM — use the main entrance only.

Drop-off is available at the corner of Warner & PCH. Free public parking is also available in Sunset Beach (behind Jack in the Box) if you’d like to walk in.

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

🎥 More Than Just a Race

Santa Claus with a Cause is the race that GIFTS BACK. Your participation helps provide staple goods, education, and training to those in need around the world.

📺 Watch our global giving journey: YouTube: Caren.Ware.Events

📚 Visit the Caren Ware booth on race day for book signings of Finding Fit — an inspiring story about running through life’s challenges.

💡 Register today, join the celebration, and make this holiday season unforgettable, for you AND for others.