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
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. Learn more about becoming an exhibitor.
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.
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
The Candy Land Kids Zone is a magical experience for children of all ages who enjoy participating in the LA Cancer Challenge. Decorated with giant life-sized lollipops, chocolate kisses and gum drops, this whimsical play space includes Halloween crafts, face painting, bounce houses and snacks for kids and parents. Children are also invited to show off their Halloween Costumes early and take a photo in front of our giant lollipop display. The Candy Land Kids Zone is a fun and interactive Halloween playground where kids can get an early start celebrating this fun holiday.
Watch Our Kids Zone Video
Costume Parade & Contest
Bring your little ones or big kids (ages 2-11 years) to participate in our LACC Kids Costume Parade! They’ll enjoy a moment in the spotlight and get to show off their creative Halloween attire. Kiddos should meet at the main stage at 10:15 am. After the parade, Adults can show off their most thrilling, fantastical, or dazzling costumes and enter the LACC Costume Contest! Join us at the main stage at 10:30 am, where our LACC audience will be the judges and prizes will be awarded.
Winner's Awards
Custom Winners Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age category for the 5K. In addition to our medals, overall 1st - 3rd place male & female winners for the 5K will receive prizes.
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
Team Awards
In addition to the individual running awards, we also award plaques to the fastest 3 teams in the 5K. Team scores are based on the fastest combined time of the top 5 finishers per team. There are additional team contests for fundraising.
Age Divisions
7-under, 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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.
Coming Soon
Host
Coming Soon
About Us
Our first LACC was started by Jon Hirshberg to honor his father’s memory and bring together other families who had lost loved ones to pancreatic cancer.
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