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Hop Skip and Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Huntington Beach, California
Entry from
$50
Days to go
19

At a glance

Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Huntington Beach, California
Distances
5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 26, 2026, via runsignup.com
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Hop, Skip & Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk

Making Waves for Water Safety in Orange County

Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for the 4th annual Hop, Skip & Splash 5K — a fun, family-friendly beachside fundraiser benefiting swim lessons and water safety education for children throughout Orange County and beyond.

Last year we welcomed 200 participants and raised $30,000 to expand access for local families! 

Your $50 registration covers swim lessons for one child. This is the average cost of 4-8 classes at a local city or county pool. Whether you run, walk, or skip across the finish line, your participation helps save lives by supporting families who lack access to these life-saving resources!

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@hopskipsplash5k

Race Details: 

Location: Beach parking lot at PCH and Huntington Street

Check-in opens at 8:00am (Free coffee provided!)

Race starts at 9:00am

Scenic coastal course with ocean views

What to Expect:

Event T-shirt included with registration 

Register by October 4 to guarantee your T-Shirt size

Stroller-friendly course

Dogs welcome on the boardwalk (not on the sand)

This is not a timed race, but 1st-3rd place finishers will receive a prize! 

Post Race Activities:

Free pancake breakfast from Huntington Beach Firefighters

Live music from Crew-52, our local HB Lifeguard Band

Fun activities for kids

Raffles

Vendor Village

Meet real Olympians!

Team Registration: Get $10 off when you grab your friends, family and/or coworkers- it's more fun together! 

Teams include 2 or more participants

Create or join a team during registration

The first team member to register will be reimbursed once another member joins

Great for schools, businesses and community groups! 

Virtual Runners: Can't make it in person? You can still be part of the impact! 

Complete your 5k wherever you are

Optional event T-shirt with shipping available

Run, Walk or skip on your own time while supporting water safety!

Take a photo and tag us on Instagram @hopskipsplash5k

Parking Information:

Enter via PCH and Beach Blvd

Parking available on-site in the city lot next to the event ($10-$15)

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Interested in supporting the event or promoting your organization?

Email info@jasperray.org for details

This event is proudly presented by the Jasper Ray Foundation in partnership with the Orange County Drowning Prevention Coalition.

Together, we’re working to ensure every child in Orange County and beyond has access to life-saving swim lessons and water safety education.

Questions?

Contact us at info@jasperray.org

Jasper Ray Foundation

Key dates

Registration opens

May 1, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 1, 2026

Race day

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Registration closes

Oct 26, 2026

20d

Standard ends

Oct 26, 2026

20d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 26, 2026

20d

Pricing

5K Fun Run

Tier 2, until Oct 26, 2026

$65

First Responder/ Healthcare/ Teacher

Tier 2, until Oct 26, 2026

$50

Student Rate

Tier 2, until Oct 26, 2026

$50

Virtual 5k Fun Run

Standard, until Oct 26, 2026

$50

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