19 running, walking, and fun run events in Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Beach is once again home to one of the most beautiful running races in California – start and finish from Huntington Beach’s Pier Plaza. Run along the PCH and take in sandy beaches, palm tree-studded hills, wave surfing dolphins and more.

Whatever your distance, 10 miles, 10k, or 5k, celebrate post-race Surf City style! Don’t miss out on California’s perfect 10.

Event details and schedule

FROM 5K TO THE 10-MILER here's what you can expect

All courses start and finish on Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street in front of Pier Plaza.

• Flat and fast USATF certified courses

• SC10 medals for all finishers

• Aid Stations all along the course

• Custom SC10 designed Finisher’s tech shirt

• Finish Line Refreshments

🌺 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]

World Help Turkey Wobble 2026

The World Help Turkey Wobble is a beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition in Huntington Beach, California, bringing families and friends together for a scenic 5K and 10K walk/run along the coastline — all for a powerful purpose: providing clean, life-saving water to communities in need around the world

For 15 years, this family-friendly event has united hundreds of participants who choose to start their Thanksgiving with gratitude in action. Partnering with World Help, a trusted faith-based humanitarian organization, 85% of every dollar raised goes directly toward drilling clean water wells

Each well costs $5,000 and provides safe drinking water to approximately 1,000 people for 10–13 years. Since its inception, the Turkey Wobble has funded 76 wells, bringing clean water to more than 66,000 people

On Thursday, November 26, 2026, participants will once again gather with the goal of funding 12 additional wells — transforming entire communities by:

• Allowing children to attend school instead of walking miles for water

• Preventing deadly waterborne illnesses

• Bringing health, hope, and long-term opportunity

The event offers multiple sponsorship opportunities (Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels), team registrations, and individual sign-ups, making it easy for the whole community to get involved

The World Help Turkey Wobble isn’t just a race — it’s a movement of gratitude, generosity, and global impact.

The event course is on one of the most beautiful beaches in America! The start/finish line will be on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard on the sand of the multipurpose path.

The 1K, 5K and 10K routes are flat, out and back. Enjoy the pounding surf and cool ocean breeze while traveling under the historic Huntington Beach Pier, the outdoor Surf Museum, and the charming Main St. of Surf City, USA.

We have so much to be thankful for so spend Thanksgiving morning giving back.

This event is for everyone!

Event details and schedule

• Families with strollers are welcome. Please start at the back of the pack for everyone’s safety.

• Parking is available in the parking lot next to the start/finish area as well as on the street.

-We will not have packet pickup, you will pick up your number and shirt the day of event when you check-in.

• The event may switch to run virtually if we have to close due to rain. We will communicate by noon, November 25 if we have to change our current event plan.

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.

🎅🏃‍♀️ 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run 🦌✨

Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Get ready to jingle all the way at the 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run! Join us at beautiful Bolsa Chica State Beach for a festive morning of holiday vibes, ocean views, and Santa Claus himself! Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or rock your favorite holiday outfit, this is the perfect way to kick off the season.

All finishers receive a festive medal, free race-day photos, and yummy finish-line treats. Plus, dress up for our Holiday Costume Contest for a chance to win extra prizes and epic bragging rights! 🎄🎁

🎅 Special Appearance by Santa!

Santa will be waiting at the start and finish lines for photos, hugs, and high-fives. Be sure to grab your holiday photo with Santa! 📸

🏁 Race Day Schedule

📍 Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25

6:45 AM — Bib Pick-Up & Same-Day Registration Opens

7:30 AM — Half Marathon Start

8:30 AM — 5K & 10K Start

9:00 AM - Family 1- Miler

9:30 AM- Kids 200 yard Dash

9:45 AM - Santa PAWS Doggie Parade

⏱️ Timing & Awards

✔️ Chip-Timed Race with live results

🏅 Finisher Medals for All Participants

📸 Free Race-Day Photos

🥇 Overall & Age Group Awards for the top 3 men & women in each distance

Awards Ceremony Times:

🚗 Parking & Drop-Off

Parking Fee: $15 per vehicle — State Park accepts card only

Main Entrance: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (gate opens at 6:00 AM)

Drive west after entering the main gate until you reach Lot 25 — the last lot on the right, near Warner Avenue & PCH

Drop-Off Option: Get dropped off at Warner & PCH, just steps from Lot 25

Free Public Parking: Available in Sunset Beach behind Jack in the Box (17243 Pacific Coast Highway)

Tip: Carpooling highly encouraged!

✨ Join the Holiday Magic!

Lace up, grab your Santa hat, and jingle through the miles at Bolsa Chica State Beach! The Santa Reindeer Run is the ultimate way to celebrate the season with friends, family, and festive fun.

🔗 Register today at CaliFlowRuns.com

It's SoCal's HEALTHIEST LIVE PARTY! LIVE BAND at the START/FINISH and the course! It's YOUR NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION. WITH New Year's BLING!

Friday, Jan. 1, 2027

• 8:30 am Half Marathon Start

• 8:40 am Kid's Dash

• 9:00 am 5k/10K Mass Start

Early Packet Pick-Up: We encourage you to pick up the day prior

• TBD

• Packet pick-up is optional, so if you cannot make it- don't worry. Packets can be picked up on race day starting at 7 am in LOT 25. The gates to the STATE PARK open at 7am.

Write a New Year resolution on the back of your bib and RUN, JOG, or WALK it into the new year.

The course is the flat and fast, paved, wide State Park path, watching and listening to the surf.! Whether an avid runner, jogger, first-timer, or walker, we are the something for every BODY & EVERYBODY best-themed race! Bring family and friends, or just yourself and shoes! Let's get 2024 off and RUNNING.

Entry comes with a Run In The New Year CUSTOM 5K/10K T-Shirt

Special LONG SLEEVE DESIGN T-shirt for Half Marathon Finishers

And, a huge CUSTOM CAST finisher medal to all! HUGE!!

Make it a Post-race 5K/10K resolution party ( New Year's Beanies will be for sale at the t-shirt table.)

GEAR CHECK is available, if needed, at the Caren Ware Events BOOTH. Put your bib number on a tag and pin to your gear.

Professionally CHIP timed event by ITZ ABOUT TIME. Age division awards galore!

Entrance to Bolsa Chica State Park.

The event is in the farthest western lot- Lot 25, closest to Warner & PCH, but to enter the park use the following address: 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy.

Race Day Schedule:

• 6:00 am: Gates Open

• 7:00 am: Race Day Packet Pick-Up Begins (Lot 25)

• 8:00 am Half Marathon Start for those that will take more than 3 hours and 45 minutes to finish

• 8:30 am: Half Marathon Start (Must cross the starting arch by 8:05 am)

• 8:40 am: Kid’s Dash

• 9:00am: 5K/10K Mass Start (Must cross the starting arch by 9:05 am)

• 9:40am: 5K Awards Ceremony begins.

• 10:00 am 10K awards

• 10:30 announcing of overall Half marathon awards

8:30 am start for HALF MARATHON. You have until 8:35 to pass under the arch. 9:00am start for 5k/10K. You have until 9:05 am to pass under the arch. All 5k/10K must start before the lead half marathoner finishes. YOUR START TIME does not start until you cross under the arch. Fastest runners in the front, and those looking to place in their age group division. Wear your bib on the front. Make sure you run the distance on your bib or exchange it for the correct one of your choice at the Solutions/Late registration table if you decide to change races.

SPECIAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST!!!! You can add pancakes to your registration on the last page...

Visit the Speciality Coffee Booth, Fresh baked cookies (GALLETINAS BOOTH), fresh cut fruits, and street tacos and tamales will be there.

Awards:

There are “In It To Win It” age categories 3 deep with 5 year age spans: 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, 80-84 and 85 & over.

Course

Flat and fast, or slow and easy, make it the pace you want it. This 5K/10K course runs along the beach bike path at Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach State Beach. Families can bring strollers but agree to use at their own risk. Half Marathon Course: Flat, fast, perfect for PRs or training for your next marathon. It is (2)Two loops of the 10k so you get plenty of aid stations, entertainment, and spectator friendly!! Aid Station Every 1.5 Miles

• Water/Gatorade

• Chargel/ Bananas

FLAT!!! Great for first-time Half Marathoners or those wanting to PR!

Half Marathon Spectators - you can be at the finish line to see runners start then walk about 50 ft towards the runners to see them go on their second loop.

Restrooms:

Restrooms on RACE DAY: are located at each end of the parking lot. A set by Sea Legs (east) and a set near Warner Blvd on the west end of the parking lot.

❤️ The HEART RUN Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, & Kid’s Dash Saturday, February 13th, Valentine's DAY, 2027

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a healthy, heart-filled way! Whether you're running for a personal best, walking with a sweetheart, or bringing the whole family, this is Southern California’s premier February race. Enjoy a flat, fast course at beautiful Bolsa Chica State Beach and stay for the festival!

🏃‍♀️ Packet Pick-Up Options

Skip the lines on race morning and grab your gear early!

Option 1: Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up (Optional)

• Date: Thursday, February 11

Time: 3:30PM – 6:30PM

Location: Road Runner Sports in Newport Beach

Address: 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Option 2: Race Day Pick-Up

• If you can't make it Thursday, don't worry! You can pick up your bib and shirt on race morning starting at 6:30 AM in LOT 25. (State Park gates open at 6:00 AM).

🚗 High Traffic Alert & Parking Info

Please Plan Ahead: The State Park entrance gate no longer accepts cash. Have a credit card handy, or quickly waive a parking pass. We are working to get them to provide hourly parking and NO GATE FEE for races, but that is not in the works for approval until possibly 2027.

• Arrive Early: We kindly ask that you plan to arrive early to ensure you are parked and ready.

• Carpooling: We highly encourage carpooling! It saves you money and helps everyone get into the park faster.

• Entrance Fee: The State Park charges $15 per car. Please have a credit card or your State Parking Pass ready to keep the line moving.

• Free Parking Option: Free LIMITED parking is available in Sunset Beach for those willing to arrive extra early and walk into the park. (No car entrance at the far corner of Lot 25; use the Main Gate in the mid-section).

📅 Race Day Schedule (Saturday, Feb 14)

6:30 AM: Race Day Check-In Begins (Lot 25)

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM: February Festival Expo & Valentine Card Station

8:00 AM: Half Marathon Start

8:15 AM: Kid’s Dash (Tot Trot & Youth)

8:30 AM: 5K & 10K Mass Start

9:10 AM: 5K Overall & Division Awards

9:30 AM: 10K Awards Ceremony

9:45 AM: Half Marathon Awards Ceremony

🎁 Caren Ware Event's have SO CAL's BEST BLING! Participant Swag

for The Heart Run includes:

• Custom Apparel: A high-quality 5K/10K race shirt or a premium Long-Sleeve "Finisher" Hoodie (exclusive to Half Marathon participants).

• The Medal: BEST DESIGNED and HUGE Custom finisher medal with a distance-specific neck ribbon.

• Access to our "Full of Heart" section, including a complimentary DIY Valentine’s card-making station, free POPCORN, a scrumptious food court, and a chance to decorate your own heart cookie. Bring some spare cash.

🍪 February Festival Expo & Treats

Fuel up and have fun! Add a $6 Food Voucher to your registration to use at any booth, including:

• Galletina’s Specialty Cookies: Delicious heart-themed treats.

• Tacos & Tamales: Authentic post-race fuel.

• Fresh Fruit & Whole Coconuts: A refreshing tropical recovery.

• Specialty Coffee: To kickstart your morning.

• New for 2026: Visit our "Decorate Your Own Cookie" experience booth!

• AWARDS:

There are “In It To Win It” age categories 3 deep with 5-year age spans:

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 and 80-84, 85 & plus.

📍 Essential Logistics

Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach, LOT 25 (Corner of Warner & PCH).

Parking: Entry is via the Main State Park Gate only (mid-section of the beach). Parking is $15 (Credit Card or State Pass required).

Pro Tip:

• Free LIMITED parking is available in Sunset Beach for those arrive early and willing to walk into the park.

• Finisher Medals: Collect your medal at the designated table under the finish arch (Left for Half, Middle for 10K, Right for 5K).

• Family & Pet Friendly: Strollers are welcome! Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash with responsible clean-up.

Run for a Cause: Proceeds support the Ware in the World Foundation, providing medical supplies and schooling in Nepal and supporting Miss Pam’s Ranch for troubled youth, working with local food banks. Each race reaches a special need Caren has RUN into , running around the world and into things to support locally.