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Name: Halloween Spooktacular 6 Hour Trail Run
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach, United States • 31 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Halloween Spooktacular is a timed trail running event located in Laguna Beach, California. Scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, the race takes place within the coastal environment of Crystal Cove State Park. Participants can choose between two primary time-based formats rather than fixed distances.

The event offers the following options:

6 Hour trail run
4 Hour trail run

The race venue is situated at 8471 N. Coast Highway. Parking facilities open early on the morning of the event and require a fee of 15 dollars, which must be paid by credit or debit card as cash is not accepted. Bib pickup is organized at the site before the start of the running windows.

The course is set within a state park and all activity must be completed within the designated time frames. Under the event regulations, there are no refunds, transfers, or rollovers for registered participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Laguna Beach

Race information

Registration

6 Hour

4 Hour

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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