Families, runners, and walkers dressed in creative costumes, colorful decorations, music, laughter, and hundreds of people enjoying one of Porterville’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.
Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for the Tule River Parkway Boo Run 5K & 10K! Whether you are a seasoned runner chasing a personal best, a casual walker, or a family looking for a fun Halloween activity, there is something for everyone.
Both races start and finish at Fallen Heroes Park in Porterville. The courses travel along the Tule River Parkway, a paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that follows the Tule River. The 5K features a shorter out-and-back course, while the 10K continues farther along the Parkway before returning to the park.
Come dressed as something spooky, silly, heroic, or completely original. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Please make sure your costume is safe for running or walking, does not block your vision, and does not create a tripping hazard for you or anyone around you.
Fallen Heroes Park offers restrooms, playgrounds, pavilions, picnic areas, and other amenities for participants and their families to enjoy before and after the race.
The Tulare County Association of Governments will be giving away bicycle helmets during the event while supplies last.
Supporting the Tule River Parkway
The Boo Run brings new visitors to the Tule River Parkway while promoting healthy lifestyles, outdoor recreation, and community spirit.
Most importantly, the Boo Run is the Tule River Parkway Association’s only annual fundraising event. Every registration helps support the Association’s work throughout the year.
The Tule River Parkway Association is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration, protection, development, and public enjoyment of the Tule River corridor.
Working alongside the City of Porterville, the Association helps provide quality outdoor experiences for residents and visitors through:
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:00
$53.00
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Porterville.
Learn more about the host city, Porterville.
Porterville is a city at the base of Southern Sierra Nevada mountains on the eastern side of San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. It is part of the Visalia-Porterville metropolitan statistical area. Serving as the economic hub of the Southern Sierra, the Sequoia National Forest is nearby, offering outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, and fishing. Since its incorporation in 1902, the city's population has grown as it annexed nearby unincorporated areas. The city population was 62,623 at the 2020 census.
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