Howl-O-Sprint 5K and Kids Run Welcomes Over 1,000 Runners Back to SeaWorld’s Decked-Out Halloween Race Experience

Participants and families raced through the festive course with costumes and high-energy fun

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – SeaWorld San Diego welcomed runners and walkers for the second annual Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run presented by Road Runner Sports on Oct. 19, 2025. Participants experienced a spirited 3.1-mile course winding through the park’s marine life exhibits, complete with Halloween-themed decor, costumed characters, and festive photo opportunities. Families also joined in the fun with the Kids 1K Run, adding to the celebratory atmosphere that blended fitness, community and seasonal excitement.

The men’s 5K division was led by Tim Vail, who finished with a time of 16:23, followed by second and third-place finishers, Shelby Hernandez Jr. and Sergio Estrada. Brigitte Doctor led the women’s division with a time of 19:08. Hollie Sick and Brandi Crown came in shortly after to claim second and third place in the women’s 5K. Manuelita Badachi placed first in the non-binary division, finishing the 3.1 miles in 23:12, with Nolan Michelle and Reina Remigio claiming second and third-place in the non-binary 5K. 

“The Howl-O-Sprint is such a highlight for us,” said Sean Daughtery, Vice President of Operations for SeaWorld San Diego. “It combines family, fun, fitness, and a festive Halloween atmosphere, providing participants a unique chance to enjoy the park in an unforgettable way.”

The event featured a lively morning filled with costumes, high-energy music and support from SeaWorld team members and spectators along the route. Participants were awarded a race shirt and one-of-a-kind finisher medal, with top finishers receiving Road Runner Sports gift cards. Many guests extended their day by enjoying SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular and Howl-O-Scream activities, rounding out the experience with trick-or-treating, themed entertainment and nighttime scares.

For more information about the SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint 5K and all SeaWorld events, visit SeaWorld San Diego’s website. 

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SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.

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