Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
Hop Skip and Splash is a community 5K event held on October 25, 2026, in Huntington Beach at the beach parking area near Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street. The event includes both in-person and virtual 5K options and is presented by the Jasper Ray Foundation in partnership with the Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition. Proceeds support swim lessons and water safety education for children.
Registration tiers are listed for the in-person 5K and for the virtual 5K. Standard registration is $50, with discounted $40 rates for first responders, healthcare workers, educators, and for currently enrolled students. Virtual registration remains available through October 26, 2026. Team registration offers a $10 discount for groups of two or more; the first team registrant is reimbursed once another member joins.
Event features described by the organizer include an event T-shirt with registration, a stroller-friendly coastal course, dogs allowed on the boardwalk but not on the sand, and prizes for top finishers despite the event not being timed. Post-event activities listed include a pancake breakfast, live music, kids activities, raffles, and a vendor area. On-site parking is available in the city lot adjacent to the event with a stated parking fee range. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
