Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Santa Monica's Happy Easter races offer a relaxed, family-friendly experience with custom medals and free photos.
Race Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
long beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- long beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 110
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Happy Easter Half Marathon in Santa Monica provides a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels. This event, first run in 2022 and now in its third edition, emphasizes a fun and personal racing experience.
Participants can expect a flat, road course with custom finisher medals, goodie bags, and free photos and videos to commemorate their achievement. The event is designed to be affordable and enjoyable for the entire family, with stroller-friendly options and a 3:15 time limit for the half marathon.
With a steady field trend and a repeat-runner loyalty of around 13%, the Happy Easter races are building a consistent following. The relaxed vibe, coupled with essential perks like posted results and post-race snacks, makes it a solid choice for a low-key, enjoyable race day.
Race-provided description
It's time for our Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!! Check-in - 6:30-7:30AM for everyone Start - 7:30AM Included in registration — - custom finisher medals - drawstring goodie bags - free photos - free videos - results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event - assortment of snacks, samples - friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities - affordable cost and fun for the whole family! Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration. Event details and scheduleCustom medals for all finishers! Goodie bags! Free photos and videos! All the participants will have their results posted with their names and times. And FREE pictures for everyone posted on our facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course. * 5k out and back route http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571 * 10k 2 x 5k loops * 15k 3 x 5k loops * Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573 Running/walking with a stroller is allowed. 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at [email protected] for early start. ALL finishers get a medal. All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event on www.abetterworldrunning.com Free photos are posted on our facebook page -- www.facebook.com/abetterworldrunning We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience! OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
3 years running
~38 finishers a year
small race — neutral
13% returning runners
6 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:24:50
typical high 74°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 110 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
110
Median time
2:27:47
Latest turnout
38
States
1
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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Frequently asked
When is the Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon?
The Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 11:07 AM.
Where does the Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in long beach, California.
What distances does the Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 110 runners who have completed the Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon.
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