What race distances can I run in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach has 5K (14), 10K (10), Half Marathon (6). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
California · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Huntington Beach, California
Upcoming running races in and near Huntington Beach, California - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
14 upcoming races · 7 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Huntington Beach races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CAFrom $53Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026SoCal's Sunset Trick or Trot 5k/10K - Halloween Race Huntington Beach, CAFrom $22Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk Huntington Beach, CAFrom $50Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run Huntington Beach, CAFrom $43Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K Huntington Beach, CAFrom $38Details Sun, Dec 20, 20263rd Annual Santa's Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CAFrom $25Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon Huntington Beach, CAFrom $38Details Sun, Jan 31, 2027LASD Elite Team Relay Battle of the Badges Huntington Beach, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027The HEART RUN Half Marathon & 5K/10K Huntington Beach, CAFrom $28Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K Huntington Beach, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk Huntington Beach, CAFrom $40Details Sat, May 1, 2027SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE Huntington Beach, CAFrom $28Details Sat, May 22, 2027SoCal's Pirate's 5k/10k Run/Walk Huntington Beach, CAFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 26, 2027SoCal's Tiki Beach 5K & 10K Run/Walk Huntington Beach, CAFrom $36Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Huntington Beach. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 14, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Huntington Beach
When is race season in Huntington Beach?
October is the busiest month for races in Huntington Beach, with 3 of the 14, followed by December with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Huntington Beach races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 7 races in Huntington Beach with published results, the typical median finish is around 40:07, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Huntington Beach?
Browse Huntington Beach run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.