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REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING!
Sign up for a single race - or bundle multiple races and save even more.
We're offering only 50 Series Passes this summer, and they'll sell out fast. Grab yours before they're gone!
Series Pass Savings
1K Swim + 5K Run Pass: $240 + fees (Save $20)
1K Swim Pass: $150 + fees (Save $10)
5K Run Pass: $150 + fees (Save $10)
10K Run Pass: $170 + fees (Save $10)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Stylish Race T-shirt
Silicone Swim Cap
Free Race Photos
Chip Timing/Live Results
Special edition long-sleeve t-shirt for athletes that do all 4 races
AWARDS after every race!
RACE DAY CHECK-IN: 4:30 - 6PM
RACE SCHEDULE:
6:15 pm - 1K Swim + 5K Run, 1K Swim & Relays start
Swim Wave 1: Co-ed/FAST
Swim Wave 2: Men 49 & under
Swim Wave 3: Men 50+
Swim Wave 4: Women 49 & under
Swim Wave 5: Women 50+
6:20pm - 5K Run & 10K starts at the arch
PODIUM AWARDS AFTER EVERY RACE IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
1K Swim + 5K Run
Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female Age Group Finishers
OA in the Relay category
5K & 10K Run
Top 3 OA Male
Top 3 OA Female
1K Swim
Top 3 OA Male
Top 3 OA Female
Team Awards will be presented at the last race!
Don't wait to register! We cap each race at 250 athletes - we will sell out!
REGISTER TODAY!
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REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING!
Sign up for a single race - or bundle multiple races and save even more.
We're offering only 50 Series Passes this summer, and they'll sell out fast. Grab yours before they're gone!
Series Pass Savings
1K Swim + 5K Run Pass: $240 + fees (Save $20)
1K Swim Pass: $150 + fees (Save $10)
5K Run Pass: $150 + fees (Save $10)
10K Run Pass: $170 + fees (Save $10)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Stylish Race T-shirt
Silicone Swim Cap
Free Race Photos
Chip Timing/Live Results
Special edition long-sleeve t-shirt for athletes that do all 4 races
AWARDS after every race!
RACE DAY CHECK-IN: 4:30 - 6PM
RACE SCHEDULE:
6:15 pm - 1K Swim + 5K Run, 1K Swim & Relays start
Swim Wave 1: Co-ed/FAST
Swim Wave 2: Men 49 & under
Swim Wave 3: Men 50+
Swim Wave 4: Women 49 & under
Swim Wave 5: Women 50+
6:20pm - 5K Run & 10K starts at the arch
PODIUM AWARDS AFTER EVERY RACE IN THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:
1K Swim + 5K Run
Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Male & Female Age Group Finishers
OA in the Relay category
5K & 10K Run
Top 3 OA Male
Top 3 OA Female
1K Swim
Top 3 OA Male
Top 3 OA Female
Team Awards will be presented at the last race!
Don't wait to register! We cap each race at 250 athletes - we will sell out!
REGISTER TODAY!
The WILD RIVERS SPLASH DASH 5K
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025
A 'cool' Run. Chose SPLASH DASH 5k (if you want to get to plunge through the wild river before the finish line.) Or the DRY RUN 5k (if preference is to not get wet)
It's your 'coolest' summer run/walk. With the coolest race BLING! Choice of a custom event BEACH TOWEL or a custom event t shirt, and a huge custom FINISHER MEDAL for all participants.
Plus the chance to win SUPER DUPER Age divisions medal awards.
It is a SUPER DUPER FUN event. Make it competitive, or choose to cruise it and have great fun! The last 600 yards of the SPLASH DASH you get to 'DASH' through the lazy river in 2 1/2 feet of water, going with the current!
You also are eligible for a discounted entry into WILD RIVERS for Sunday, August 24 only. Participants get in for $39.99. A ticket must be bought online in advance .
https://wildrivers.com/companies/splash_dash/
SE code: SPLASHDASH for the price to drop from 79.99 to $39.99 when you check out online. https://wildrivers.com/companies/splash_dash/
Show your bib at the gate.
WE are making this RACE A FOOD DRIVE!!!!
EVERY PARTICIPANT MUST BRING AT LEAST 2 CAN GOODS OR $5 CASH donation FOR THE FOOD DRIVE . The South County Outreach is an amazing NONPROFIT that serves over 400 people and families a month, providing nourishing ingredients and food items to make full and complete meals. When people visit their Food Market, they are in control of the cart and what goes in it, just like in a local grocery store. Most needed items are: canned fruit, canned fish/meat, and jelly.
PICK your course! Do you want to end the race running through the wild river (2 1/2 feet deep) and getting SPLASHED by its fountains?! Sign up for SPLASH DASH. If you are a dry lander and just want to run around the park (avoiding the WET part) sign up for the DRY RUN. Both get separate sets of age division awards. The DRY RUN does 'cut' the course short, so we may weave you on a side loop at the end to make it a 3.1.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
Custom Cast, Very ‘Cool," Huge and Unique Finish Medal
Custom Designed SPLASH DASH Beach Towel
Age division awards
RFID Chip timing by Itz About Time (itzabouttime.com)
AND BEST of ALL, the proceeds from Caren Ware Events helps spread health and hope to needs she RUNS into running around the world.
Enjoy the music, the refreshments, and each other!
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OFF THE COURSE by 9:30 and exit the park. Age Division and overall awards begin promply at 8:45am for the overall winners and 9am for age division awards. The park will reopen to the public at 10am. All runners and spectators will be exited by 9:30am from the park. That gives you 1 hour and 30 minutes to finish the 5k course!
CHECK OUT PATRIOTS AQUATICS WATER POLO CLUB & SWIM CLUB They will have a booth at the event.
This event supports WATER activity and Swimming Skills, VISIT THE PATRIOT'S Waterpolo club booth and learn about amazing swim lesson opportunities and to learn the sport and train for waterpolo. They have the reputation of producing Junior Olympics! Become a champion in a sport!
https://www.patriotaquatics.org/
VISIT THE SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH booth and learn how your food or cash donation helps .
Caren Ware Events are designed for Every BODY and EVERYBODY! So Cal's BEST THEMED RUNNING EVENTS.
RACE LOCATION:
WILD RIVERS WATERPARK, 10000 Great Park Blvd Irvine, Ca, 92618
PARKING: WILD RIVERS will be charging $10 to park. Plan to carpool. Limited additional parking is available in Great Parks. You can also be dropped off in their drop off lane.
COURSE: Course runs around the perimeter of WILD RIVERS parking lot on a 2 loop course, then enters the park through the back employee parking area. It will weave through the entire water park and END in the 2 1/2 foot deep WILD RIVER to finish back at the START/FINISH ARCH. (DRY LAND option also. You must make this choice prior to the run and have a DRY LAND bib on)
The DUCKY DASH STARTS /FINISHES on the BRIDGE and runs THROUGH the kiddie pool wading area. Diaper Dash runs it it and splashes in, and back. 400 M is one lap through kiddie pool. 1/2 mile is 2 laps. All kids get towels and a finisher medal.
EARLY RACE PACKET PICK is Saturday, August 22 from 10am to 1 pm at Road Runner Sports, 24291 Avenida de La Carlota, Laguna Hills, Ca. 92653. This is Not mandatory. You may pick up for others.
You may also pick up bib and shirt or towel at race site on race day beginning at 6:30am.
Canned goods and donations will be accepted at pre packet pick up and on race day. .
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30 am Registration OPENS. Canned goods at donations at the gate. Registration tents INSIDE the main entrance.
Towels are given with bibs at registration. Medals when you finish
7:45 am Duck Dash for kids. 3 distances. You choose 200 yards. 400 years. 1/2 mile.
Does go through the water. Through or to the Kiddie Pool. Start and FINISH is on the Bridge to the left of the registration tents.
8:00 am Mass Start SPLASH DASH 5k/ DRY RUN 5k
9:00 am Start of 5k AWARDS CEREMONY BEGINS through until 10am. Takes place outside the exit behind the FINISH LINE.
REFRESHMENTS:
Bring EXTRA CASH FOR SPECIALTY
COFFEES, PANCAKES (FULL PLATE $15 EACH) SERVED BY THE WILD RIVERS FOOD SERVICES.
FINISHER MEDALS TO every Finisher
AGE DIVISION AWARDS:
Please make sure your BIB is pinned on the front and visible to our volunteers.
5-year Age Spans: 3 deep with 5-year age spans: 5k and 5 Mile 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-
24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
(for SPLASH DASH)
10 Year age spans for DRY RUN. 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 plus
Top 3 Overall Trophies to Males and Females for both DRY RUN 5k and SPLASH DASH 5k
Plus award to Oldest and Youngest finisher.
RESTROOMS: Are available inside Wild Rivers Water Park.
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THIS RACE COURSE OR IN THE WATERPARK.
Strollers are allowed, but must stay toward the back and you must sign up for the DRY RUN. They cannot be left at the entrance of the Wild River. They have to be taken to the finish line.
Young children can wear floaties if you choose to carry them all the way on the course.
YOU MUST BE AWARE THAT ANY PHONES OR ELECTRONICS WILL GET WET. It's your responsibility to keep them in something waterproof. Use at your own risk.
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.
The Pacific Coast Triathlon invites athletes of all ages and abilities — from first-timers to seasoned competitors — to experience one of Southern California’s most scenic and celebrated races at the stunning Crystal Cove State Beach.
Start your day with a refreshing open-water swim in the Pacific Ocean right at Crystal Cove State Beach. Full lifeguard support and typically comfortable wave conditions make this leg welcoming for every level. Choose the Sprint (½ mile / ~750 m) or Olympic (1,500 m).
Next, tackle the bike on a fully closed, rolling course along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. Enjoy sweeping ocean views as you ride two loops for the Sprint (12 miles) or four loops for the Olympic (40K / ~24.8 miles).
The run winds along the gorgeous Crystal Cove Trail and paths, with panoramic ocean views on one side and Pacific Coast Highway on the other. You’ll pass through the historic beach cottages, and — when tides allow — enjoy a memorable stretch right along the sand before climbing back up for an unforgettable oceanfront finish. Sprint runners cover 3 miles; Olympic athletes run 6.2 miles (10K), with aid stations every mile.
Additional race options include Sprint & Olympic Duathlon, Aquabike, Relay teams (male, female, or co-ed), and a 5K Beach and Trail Run.
This USAT-sanctioned event is part of the popular OC Tri Series and proudly supports local non-profits. Every finisher receives a custom medal (plus official race shirt and other great swag). Expect a festive beachside atmosphere with post-race food, awards ceremony, vendor village, and plenty of cheering spectators.
Whether you’re chasing a personal record or simply soaking in the beauty of the California coast, the Pacific Coast Triathlon delivers the perfect mix of challenge, scenery, and community.
🌺 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.
Just a walk in the park again - for the 4th year in a row! Our annual Superheroes Triumph 5K! is fighting crime in the OC again this year. This run, walk, and roll is taking over Mason Regional Park located at 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Are you ready?
No matter what your ability is, you are a hero to us. This 5K will “pack a punch” in fun and ease with a fast, gentle rolling course.
Runner perks include a finisher’s medal, race bib, chip timed course, pre and post race snacks, and of course - no superhero is complete without a cape!
Prizes will be awarded to our first place finishers in each category - Top Male, Top Female, Fastest Para Athlete, and Fastest Quad Athlete! Additional prizes for costume contest contestants! Join the fun.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Best Costume Contest: Dress up like your favorite Superhero and you can be chosen as the BEST dressed caped crusader.
The CHALLENGE: to our friends with SCI that are ambulatory, YOU are challenged to walk as far as you are super-humanly able, whether it's five steps or the full 5K! Set your personal goal for the day. You can walk a portion, and/or roll a portion. We just want to see you walk across the finish line!
100% of the proceeds benefit Triumph Foundation and our mission to help people triumph over paralysis.
ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THE MORNING OF THE EVENT!
ABOUT TRIUMPH FOUNDATION: Triumph Foundation exists to help children, adults, and Veterans to triumph over Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders. Our goal is to help people maximize their recovery from life altering accidents and disorders. We find solutions for people to increase independence, improve self-efficacy, and reintegrate back into the community.
Event details and schedule
PARKING: There will be ample parking thorughout the park closest to the race festivities on asphalt and is accessible. There is a $5 fee to park inside the park with very limited parking on the streets within close proximity to the event festivities.
RESTROOMS: There is a restroom building located near the start & finish line as well as ample facilities on the course and throughout the park.
EVENT TIMELINE:
8:00 AM: Onsite Registration & Resource Fair
9:00 AM: Race Begins
10:30 AM: Awards
11:00 AM: Event Clean Up
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! 👻🏃♀️💨
Thank you for registering for the Good Dirt Ride!
Get ready for an incredible day of dirt, adventure, community, and impact at Southern California's biggest and most fun mountain bike event! Every mile you ride helps support two amazing nonprofits: Team Africa Rising, developing the next generation of cyclists across Africa, and OCMTBA, protecting and expanding mountain bike trail access right here at home.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest event updates, route information, fundraising opportunities, raffle announcements, and special surprises leading up to ride day. You'll also receive periodic emails with important event information.
FAST-TRACK CHECK-IN & PACKET PICKUP
Skip the lines and start your ride day stress-free!
Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM at:
Rock N Road Cyclery
27825 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA
You may also pick up packets for friends and family.
EVENT LOCATION
Applied Medical
29977 Avenida de Las Banderas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
ROLL OUT TIMES
All riders MUST roll out with their designated group and follow all Orange County Sheriff's Department instructions.
• 50 Mile Ride – 7:00 AM
• 25 Mile Ride - 8:00 AM
• 15 Mile Ride – 9:00 AM
• 10 Mile Ride – 9:00 AM
RAFFLE, PRIZES & FUNDRAISING
Don't forget to raise funds! Every dollar helps create opportunities through cycling both locally and throughout Africa. Plus, you'll have the chance to win amazing raffle prizes and fundraising awards. If you raise $300 or more we'll even refund your entry fee! Highest fundraising team gets FREE entry into the 2027 Good Dirt Ride (top 5 fundraisers).
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION POLICY
Registration fees, purchases, and donations are non-refundable.
Registrations may be transferred for an additional fee; however, transfers are NOT permitted on event day. All transfers must be completed online no later than Friday, October 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon) PST.
NEW FOR 2026 — THE OC TRAIL FESTIVAL!
Before the Good Dirt Ride, join us for an all-new weekend of camping, riding, family fun, great food, and trail community at the OC Trail Festival, August 14–16, 2026.
This exciting new event also benefits Team Africa Rising and OCMTBA, giving you another opportunity to support two great causes while enjoying everything we love about mountain biking.
We can't wait to see you on the trails!
🎃 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]
The Future of Multisport Starts Here
The TriFind Multisport Race Director Conference brings together the industry’s most influential race directors and brand partners for an afternoon of insight, collaboration, and recognition.
With representatives from 1,600+ multisport races invited, this gathering is designed to deliver real data, actionable strategy, and meaningful connections that shape the future of endurance racing.
Who’s Invited
900+ NGB races
600+ Non-NGB races
Leading brands and sponsors seeking 2027 partnerships
Industry media and nonprofit leaders
Important Registration Information
This registration is intended for race directors attending the TriFind Race Director Summit.
Sponsors and brand partners are warmly invited to participate, but must register through the 2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes race registration at the sponsor rate.
This ensures sponsors receive the appropriate race weekend access, exposure, and activation opportunities, while allowing the summit sessions to remain focused on race director collaboration.
What You’ll Experience
2026 State of the Sport
A comprehensive look at participation trends, athlete behavior, and market outlook.
Actionable Research & Insights
Channel and consumer research presentations you can apply immediately to grow and strengthen your races.
Brand & Sponsor Engagement
Connect with companies actively seeking race partnerships and activation opportunities for 2027.
Race Director Awards
Honoring excellence and leadership in the industry, including:
Most Innovative Race
Most Collaborative Organization
Additional peer-recognized honors
Hosted & Emceed By
Bob Babbitt — Breakfast With Bob, the voice of endurance sports.
Registration & Giving Back
Introductory Registration: $100
100% of proceeds benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)
Your registration directly supports athletes with physical challenges, reinforcing the multisport community’s commitment to inclusion and impact.
Conference Hotel & Room Block
A limited block of hotel rooms is available at a discounted rate for attendees.
We strongly recommend booking early, as availability is limited and rooms are expected to sell out.
🔗 Reserve your discounted room here.
Exclusive Race Director Benefit
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2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes
📅 November 1, 2026
The longest-running triathlon in the world operating continuously from the same venue - a chance to race, connect, and celebrate the sport alongside your peers.
Why Attend
Gain clarity on where the sport is headed
Learn what’s working and what’s next
Build relationships that power future races
Be recognized for the work you do
Give back to a cause that strengthens our community
Secure Your Spot
Limited capacity. Early registration recommended.
Benefiting CAF
It's an Orange County tradition!
The Dinosaur Dash is a community run, walk, and bike event benefiting the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. There's something for everyone--a 2k fun run, chip-timed 5k and 10k runs, and Bike Tours for all riding levels (15k and a family-friendly 5k).
The finisher medal for the 10k, 5k, and Bike Tour features our unique, student-designed logo.
The 5k and 10k top finishers in each racing age division will receive the official Dino Dash trophy--hand-made by Tustin Unified students. Second- and third-place finishers will receive a medal. The 2k Fun Run and the Bike Tour are not timed and do not have age division awards.
The 15k bike tour passes through Tustin and Irvine before returning to The Market Place in Tustin. This tour is recommended for riders age 13 and up since it is on open roads. We also offer a family-friendly 5K tour on closed roads. The Bike Tours are not timed.
A free family Expo will offer activities, school fundraising booths, and exhibitors.
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation is a charitable organization that supports the students and teachers of Tustin Unified schools by funding grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs such as after-school sports, robotics, college readiness, Tustin Summer Academy, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Race day registrations (Sunday, November 2nd) do not include a shirt.
SCHEDULE
*** Schedule subject to change ***
5:30 AM - Race-Day Registration Opens (near El Camino and West St.)
6:30 AM - Bike Valet Opens
6:30 AM - Bike Tour - 15k begins on open roads
6:45 AM - Bike Tour - 5k begins on closed roads
7:00 AM - Dino Dash Expo Opens
7:00 AM - 10K Chip-timed Run Begins
8:00 AM - Food Court Opens
8:00 AM - 5K Chip-timed Run Begins
8:20 AM - TUSD Middle School Cross Country 5k Begins
8:45 AM - 2K Fun Run Begins (non-timed)
10:00 AM - Video Contest Awards - Expo Stage
10:30 AM - Event Ends
2026 Optimism Cal Tri Newport Dunes - 11.1.26. Started in 1978 as the Human Race Triathlon, Cal Tri Newport Dunes is the longest running triathlon in the world operating from the same location. Also started in 1978 was the Ironman World Championship Triathlon Oahu but it moved to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1981. This serves as the Cal Tri Events National Championship Race with registration in the 1500-2000 range.
12 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run) and 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.
TO DO. Disneyland Park & California Adventure Park. Balboa Island Ferry. Newport Beach.
AIRPORT. John Wayne (SNA)
AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 60 F / 73 F
WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 65 F. Wetsuit legal. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.
The Run Wild 5K is a 5K run/walk on November 7, 2026, at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park, benefiting the Foundation. All participants will run through the OC Zoo and receive free zoo entry after the event.
The OC Zoo is home to more than 100 animals, including a black bear, a jaguar, mountain lions, a bald eagle, a kit fox, an ocelot, a beaver, a great horned owl, and more. Many of the animals are injured, orphaned, confiscated, or not releasable to the wild. The zoo also features a barnyard with domestic goats and sheep.
Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience and help us raise funds to support these amazing animals.
Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Centennial Park in Santa Ana for Beer City Half™ Orange County! See the sights, run the trails, and drink the brews. Beer City Festival is a full day of fun. Drink local and dig it!