San Diego Halloween Runs 2026 — Costume 5Ks & Spooky Races

Costumes at the start line, candy at the finish: San Diego has 4 Halloween-season races on the 2026 calendar, from pumpkin runs to full costume-contest 5Ks. Most award prizes for the best outfit — check each listing's organizer page for contest rules. The next one up is Bike The Coast on Sat, Oct 24, 2026. Every listing links straight to registration.

• Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Bike The Coast Pierview Way · Oceanside, CA · From $35 Trail Run Trail
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO Mission Point (Course Map will be emailed) · San Diego, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO Mission Point (Course Map will be emailed) · San Diego, CA · From $30 5K10KHalf Marathon Road
• Sat, Oct 31, 2026 Filthy 50+ - MTB Ride with Benefits 18194 Bandy Canyon Rd · Escondido, CA · From $20 Trail Run Trail

Race-day tip

Test-run your costume BEFORE race morning. Capes tangle, masks fog, and inflatable dinosaurs add about two minutes per mile.

Looking beyond halloween? See every upcoming San Diego race →