SoCal's Pirate's 5k/10k Run/Walk

🏴‍☠️ Event Details

SATURDAY, May 17, 2025
The SoCal Pirate's 5K/10K | Lot 25 BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH

8:30 am MASS START for both 5k/10K | Kid's Dash 8:00 am

🏖️ Race Atmosphere

• Be a part of: The largest gathering of pirate-themed participants in SoCal.
• Course: A flat and fast paved course along the beach.
• Theme: Every Body Pirate's run with hidden treasures along the way!
• Party: Make it a celebration or just come to run fast.

📍 Location

BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH is just West of the City of Huntington Beach on Pacific Coast Hwy. Lot 25 is nearest Warner & PCH and is the last lot. Park in Sunset Beach and walk in or enter through Bolsa Chica State Beach's main gate and proceed west to the last lot once inside the gate.

🏁 Awards & Medals

Every Participant Receives:

• Custom Medals: The BEST EVER Custom Designed Pirate's themed finisher medal.
• Event T-Shirt: Pirate-themed event T-Shirt.
• Custom Race Bib: Unique race bib for all participants.
• Age Division Awards: Awards for top three in each 5-year age span up to 85 and over!

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 6:30 am: Vendors arrive and set up.
• 7:00 am-8:20: Registration OPEN.
• 8:10 am: Little Pirate's Kid's Dash and warm-up.
• 8:30 am: Start for 10K Run/5K Run/Walk. 9:30 am: Awards.

🚗 Parking Information

PARKING at BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH is $15. You may wish to carpool. To enter into BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH go in the main gate on PCH and drive the furthest EAST to the very last parking lot (Lot 25). Parking is free to the west behind the Jack in the Box. Do not park in the shopping center or gas station.

🎉 What's Happening On Stage

• 8:00-8:10: Jack Sparrow Pirate demos fencing and entertains.
• 8:10-8:20: Pirate's music to get you pumped.
• 8:20-8:25: Jack Sparrow leads a Pirate's Warm Up.
• 8:30: START and great selfies at the selfie booth.

📚 Additional Information

Proceeds from the races benefit various needs identified while running marathons across the globe. Signed copies of the newly released book, FINDING FIT, will also be available at the race.

❓ FAQs

• Pets: Friendly Pets are allowed on leashes and must be accompanied by a participant.
• Strollers: Families can bring strollers and agree to use them at their own risk.
• Finisher Medals: Only registered participants with a BIB will receive a finisher medal.
• Note: The path is also used by the public, so stay alert for cyclists and walkers.

📅 Early Race Packet Pick Up

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Location: Sports Basement, 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Hours: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

For more information, visit the official race page.