Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
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Hop, Skip & Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
The Hop, Skip & Splash 5K is a beachside fundraiser held on October 25, 2026, in Huntington Beach, California at the beach parking lot at Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street (21291 Pacific Coast Hwy). The fourth annual event benefits swim lessons and water safety education for children in Orange County and beyond.
Entry options include an in-person 5K and a Virtual 5K. Standard in-person registration is $50 and the virtual entry is $50; discounted in-person rates of $40 are available for first responders, healthcare workers, educators, and currently enrolled students. Registration opens May 1, 2026; in-person registration closes October 1, 2026 and virtual registration closes October 26, 2026. The event states that a $50 registration covers swim lessons for one child and that registration includes an event T shirt when registered by October 4 to guarantee size.
The course is described as scenic and coastal with ocean views. The event is stroller friendly and dogs are allowed on the boardwalk but not on the sand. The run is not a timed race though prizes are given to first through third place finishers. Post race activities include a free pancake breakfast from Huntington Beach Firefighters, live music, kids activities, raffles, a vendor village, and opportunities to meet Olympians. Team registration is available with a $10 discount for groups of two or more and a reimbursement arrangement for the first team member once another member joins.
Parking is available in the city lot next to the event with entry via Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard and a reported cost of $10 to $15. The event is presented by the Jasper Ray Foundation in partnership with the Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition. Last year the event reported about 200 participants and $30,000 raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
