Pleasanton Halloween Spirit Run

Join us on Sunday, October 30th for this year's event! 

Start and finish in Downtown Pleasanton on Main Street. Wear a costume if you would like! 

5K/10K starts at 8:00 a.m.  5K and 10K events are timed; awards will be presented to overall winners as well as to top finishers in each age group. Kids Challenge (ages 2 – 8) starts at 9:30 a.m. 25 yd. for 0-4, 50 yd. for 5-6, and 75 yd. for 7-8yrs. Races will be run separately and from youngest to oldest.

Long sleeve shirts for 5K-10K runners - first 750 to register.  Kids Challenge entry includes a t-shirt, but participants may opt out if they wish. 

Proceeds

Proceeds support scholarships for Pleasanton students and community & international projects of The Rotary Club of Pleasanton.

Leashed Dogs

Well-behaved dogs are permitted in the 5K or 10K; all dogs must start in the back of the pack at the starting line, be on a non-retractable leash, and be cleaned up after by their human. Dogs attending the event should be comfortable in crowds as well as around other dogs. 

Strollers

Strollers are allowed in both the 5K and 10K; we ask that you start towards the back. 

Packet Pick Up

Pre-race Packet Pick Up will be held  on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Fleet Feet Pleasanton from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Fleet Feet is located at 234 Main Street. Participants may also pick up their bib and tshirt on race morning (10/30) near the start/finish line starting at 6:30 am and continuing through 7:50 am (through 9:20 am for Kids Challenge entrants).

Photo ID is not required to pick up packets and you may pick up for friends or family. 

In-Person Registration

Participants may register in-person at Packet Pick Up (Saturday, October 29th, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at Fleet Feet Pleasanton) or on race morning (Sunday, October 30th, 6:30 am to 7:50 am at the start/finish area adjacent to Workbench Hardware - 652 Main Street, Pleasanton). Those registering in-person may present payment in the forms of debit/credit card, cash, or personal check. 

Course Maps

Please see the below section for the 2022 course map. 

Awards & Age Groups

Custom medals will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K in each age group. Overall winners will also receive a prize. Age groups are: 10K / 13 and Under, 14-18 yrs., 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 5K age groups are: 9 and under, 10-13 yrs., 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

Social Media

Please be sure to follow our new Halloween Spirit Run Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pleasantonspiritrun and our Rotary Club's Instagram page at: https://www.instagram.com/rotaryclubofpleasanton/

You can RSVP for the Halloween Spirit Run via the Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/390593276546841 

Race Results

View the 2022 results here. 

Past Race Results: 2021  |   2019