SundayOctober 26, 2025
UCLA's Wilson Plaza
120 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
7:30AM Check-in begins
Event Details
The LA Cancer Challenge is a 5K Walk/Run on the beautiful campus of UCLA. One of LA’s most beloved and long-standing Halloween events, it benefits the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
7:30 am: Check-In & Late Registration Opens
7:30 am: Fit Family Expo & Candyland Kids Zone Opens
8:00 am: Opening Ceremonies Begin
9:00 am: 5K RUN/WALK Start
9:30 am: Fit Family Expo & Candyland Kids Zone Continues
10:15 am: Kids Costume Parade & Adult Costume Contest
10:30 am: Awards
10:45 am: Raffle Prizes & Silent Auction
UCLA.’s Wilson Plaza
120 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
By Car: Northbound (from the South Bay): Take Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) north, and exit at Sunset Blvd. Turn right on Sunset. Turn right onto Westwood Plaza and, and proceed down to the Structure 4 entrance.
Southbound (from the Valley): Take Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) south, and exit at Sunset Boulevard. Turn left at the end of the off-ramp and turn east (left) onto Sunset. Turn south (right) onto Westwood Plaza, and proceed down to the Structure 4 entrance.
By Ride Share: If you choose to come via taxi, Uber or Lyft, UCLA has designated Ride-Hailing Pick Up Zones. Zone 4 or 10 is closest to our event. You can view the complete list.
If you would like to save time on race morning, stop by our LACC Packet Pick-up to collect your t-shirt and running bib before event day.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Big 5 Sporting Goods Santa Monica
3121 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
9:30 am - 12 noon
If you cannot make it to Packet Pick Up, that's ok too. Simply arrive with ample time on race morning and proceed to the Pre-Registration Area.
The Fit Family Expo transforms the LACC into much more than a walk/run; it becomes an outdoor extravaganza of activities and entertainment for the entire family! From our whimsical Candyland Kids Zone to Health and Fitness Vendors, the expo offers music, entertainment, Halloween festivities, refreshments and more. The Fit Family Expo has activities for all ages, encouraging attendees to check out local and national businesses, sign up for our costume contests, or win big at our large raffle and auction tent.
Parking is available in Lot 4. Self-service pay stations are located in the lot and the cost ranges from $4 - $12 for 1 hour 3 hours or $16 all day. To save time on event morning, pre-purchase your Lot 4 parking pass on the BruinEpermit website. Search LA Cancer Challenge, select Lot 4, then add your vehicle and payment details.
Candy Land Kids Zone
Step into a sweet wonderland at the Candy Land Kids Zone! Designed for children of all ages, this colorful Halloween-themed playground is bursting with giant lollipops, tasty gumdrops and fun characters that bring the world of Candy Land to life. Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy Halloween crafts, face painting, bounce houses, and tasty treats. Don’t forget to wear your costume - kids are invited to debut their Halloween look early and snap a photo in front of our whimsical backdrop! Our Candy Land Kids Zone is the perfect place for young walkers to play, create, and kick off the Halloween fun in the sweetest way possible.
Watch Our Kids Zone Video
Costume Parade & Contest
Calling all little monsters, superheroes, and storybook stars! Kids ages 2-11 are invited to strut their stuff in the LACC Kids Costume Parade! It's their time to shine - show off those creative, spooky, or downright adorable costumes on stage for all to see. Meet us at the main stage at 10:15 AM to join the fun! Then it's the grown-ups' turn! At 10:30 AM, adults can take center stage and compete in the LACC Costume Contest. Whether your look is frightfully fabulous or fabulously wild, now’s your chance to impress the crowd. Our LACC audience will crown the winners, and yes, prizes are up for grabs! Costumes, creativity, and community fun - it’s a Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss.
Winner's Awards
Custom Winners Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age division. In addition to our medals, overall 1st - 3rd place male & female winners for the 5K will receive prizes.
Overall 5K Awards
1st Place Male & Female = $50 Big 5 Sporting Goods Gift Card
2nd Place Male & Female = $35 Big 5 Sporting Goods Gift Card
3rd Place Male & Female = $25 Big 5 Sporting Goods Gift Card
Age Divisions
Under 7, 8-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+
Fastest Team Awards
In addition to the individual awards, we award plaques to the fastest 3 teams overall. Team scores are based on the fastest combined time of the top 5 finishers per team. There are additional team contests for fundraising.
Honorary Medical Chair
The LACC Honorary Medical Chair position is awarded to a professional whose exemplary work in pancreatic cancer has benefited both medical and patient communities.
Coming Soon
Honorary Starter
The LACC Honorary Starter is a special honor we bestow each year on a pancreatic cancer survivor who has shown great courage, strength and positivity throughout their cancer journey.
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About Us
Jon Hirshberg created the first LACC to honor his father and unite families affected by pancreatic cancer.
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