Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon - Long Beach, CA

Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon - Long Beach, CA is held along the coast in Long Beach, California, on October 25, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 7 a.m., with the 10K and 5K following at 8 a.m. The morning opens with packet pickup and staggered starts for each distance, and this annual Halloween-themed race encourages runners to show up in costume.

Three distances on one waterfront morning means the race works for a first-time 5K finisher and for someone hunting a half marathon personal best alike. Staggered starts thin out the field, so you should find clean road once you settle in. Afterwards there is a post-race festival with music, snacks and a costume contest with prizes and race photos. For the half, twelve weeks with a weekly long run and one steady-pace session is the usual preparation.