HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K | 8K | FUN RUN

🎃 Halloween Hustle Overview

Bring the whole family for fun at the Halloween Hustle 5K, 8K Run/Walk and Fun Run!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2026. Our event will be hosted from the Thomas Welch Activity Center inside Lake St Clair Metropark with a start/finish line right outside the building!

Runners and walkers have come to make the Halloween Hustle a tradition! Come celebrate the holiday with family and friends as you run, jog or walk your way to the finish line. We have a distance for goblins of all ages including 8K, 5K and a fun run (approx .5 mile).

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 7:45 AM: Onsite Registration and Packet Pick-up open at TWAC
• 7:45-8:45 AM: Costume Contest Participants visit photo booth for official entry into the contest
• 8:55 AM: Costume Contest winners announced in front of the stage (contestants please assemble at 8:45 AM)
• 9:00 AM: Fun Run (kids and adults, distance is approximately .5 mile)
• 9:30 AM: Start of the 5K and 8K Run/Walk
• 10:40 AM: Top 5K and 8K Award Winners announced

🏅 Participant Perks

• NEW DESIGN: FULLY SUBLIMATED Long sleeve tech shirt. Watch for design reveal!
• NEW GLOW IN THE DARK: Finisher medal. Watch for design reveal!
• Chip Timing: Timed results for participants
• Photos: Capture your moments at the race
• After Race Refreshments: Enjoy refreshments post race

🏆 Awards

Awards to Top Male and Female in each age group:

• 0-12
• 13-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-79
• 80+

👻 Costume Contest

Don't forget to wear your best Halloween attire for the costume contest! Check out the costume categories if you need inspiration.

• Most Creative: 2 award divisions: up to 15 yrs & 16 yrs and over
• Best Crazy Hair:
• Best Group: 2 or more members

🐾 Additional Information

Friendly dogs and strollers are welcome!

Charity partner: Maggie's Wigs for Kids

Register early for best pricing: Family or Groups of 4 or more will receive discount pricing of $5 off each registrant!!

🔗 Event Link

For more details, visit the official race page: Halloween Hustle 5K | 8K | Fun Run.