🦇 Costumes Encouraged

HALLOWEEN TWILIGHT 5K

October 30, 2026 • 5:30 PM Start

Run at twilight past the legendary USS Hornet aircraft carrier - said to be one of the most haunted ships in America. Costumes encouraged, prizes awarded!

USS HORNET SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

Alameda Point • Historic WWII Aircraft Carrier

BOO-K YOUR SPOT

Space is limited - don't miss this spooky run!

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🎭 COSTUME CONTEST

Prizes for Best Overall, Scariest, Most Creative & Best Group!

$45

5K Registration • Includes custom Halloween medal

Complete Registration

RUN PAST THE USS HORNET

The USS Hornet CV-12 is a legendary WWII Essex-class aircraft carrier that served in the Pacific Theater. Today, she's a museum ship at Alameda Point - and is said to be one of the most haunted ships in America, with documented paranormal activity dating back decades.

Our twilight 5K takes you along the waterfront with stunning views of this 872-foot behemoth as the sun sets over the San Francisco Bay.

1943

Year Commissioned

872 ft

Ship Length

Apollo 11

Recovery Ship

Most Haunted Ship

👻 Costume Contest

SHOW YOUR SPIRIT

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BEST OVERALL

The most impressive costume of the night

$100 Prize

😱

SCARIEST

Make the other runners run faster!

$75 Prize

🎨

MOST CREATIVE

Think outside the coffin

$75 Prize

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BEST GROUP

Coordinate with your crew

$100 Prize

COSTUMES WELCOME!

Dress up in your best Halloween gear! Prizes for Best Overall, Scariest, Most Creative, and Best Group costume. Make it spooky, make it fun!

BRING THE KIDS!

This is a family-friendly event. Kids can run alongside parents, dress up in costume, and enjoy the twilight atmosphere near the legendary USS Hornet.

The Route

COURSE DETAILS

Detailed course information coming soon

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Twilight 5K course past the USS Hornet. Detailed route coming closer to race day.

SURFACE TYPE

Paved surface at Alameda Point. Well-lit for twilight running conditions.

ELEVATION PROFILE

Flat course with minimal elevation change. Costume-friendly for all pace levels.

Your Registration

WHAT'S INCLUDED

HALLOWEEN MEDAL

Custom spooky finisher medal

RACE SHIRT

Halloween-themed tech shirt

POST-RACE TREATS

Spooky snacks at the finish

CHIP TIMING

Professional timing with live results

AID STATIONS

Water on the course

COSTUME PRIZES

Win prizes for best costume

Plan Ahead

RACE DAY LOGISTICS

PARKING

Free parking at Alameda Point near the USS Hornet. Arrive early as it will be twilight when the race starts.

START LOCATION

Near the USS Hornet at Alameda Point. Exact start line location will be shared via email before the event.

GEAR CHECK

Free gear check near the start/finish area. Keep warm layers handy for the twilight temperatures.

RESTROOMS

Portable restrooms at the start/finish area. Plan to arrive early for the best experience.