The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach is a vibrant, family-friendly running event held each fall at Bolsa Chica State Beach, celebrating the spirit of Día de los Muertos with a festive atmosphere and colorful traditions. Participants can choose from three race distances: a 5K and 10K beginning at 8:30 AM, or a half marathon starting earlier at 7:30 AM. All race distances feature scenic oceanfront routes, chipped timing, and custom finisher medals, with age-group awards and a special costume contest honoring the holiday’s rich cultural heritage. Runners also enjoy live music, a finish-line DJ, and free downloadable race photos, making the experience both athletic and celebratory. With a flat course and beachside views, the event appeals to both competitive runners and casual participants looking to enjoy a spirited community gathering
Race Date:
01 November, 2025
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K is a festive, chip-timed race held at Bolsa Chica State Beach, starting at 8:30 AM. Runners enjoy a flat, scenic course, finisher medals, T-shirts, age-group awards, and a lively Día de los Muertos celebration.
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The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K is a festive, chip-timed race held at Bolsa Chica State Beach, starting at 8:30 AM. Runners enjoy a flat, scenic course, finisher medals, T-shirts, age-group awards, and a lively Día de los Muertos celebration.
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K is 5km long.
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K takes place in Huntington Beach, California, USA.
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K elevation gain is 22 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K is a festive, chip-timed race held at Bolsa Chica State Beach, starting at 8:30 AM. Runners enjoy a flat, scenic course, finisher medals, T-shirts, age-group awards, and a lively Día de los Muertos celebration.
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K is 5km long.
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K takes place in Huntington Beach, California, USA.
The Día de los Muertos Run – Huntington Beach 5K elevation gain is 22 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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