Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Walk Run & Kids Fun Run

Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Walk Run & Kids Fun Run

Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Location: 303 Centre St, Bath, ME
• More Info: Haunted Hustle 5K

Event Overview

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Haunted Hustle 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run at the Bath YMCA! Whether you're chasing a new personal record or just out for some spooky fun, this community favorite is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Open to all. All proceeds support YMCA programs.

• Course: Lace up your sneakers (and your costume!) for a scenic, family-friendly 5K around Bath.
• Prizes: Prizes for best costumes, fastest times in Age Groups, and more!
• Kids Fun Run: Kids can join in the excitement with their very own Fun Run—the perfect way to kick off a festive fall day. Distance is approx .25 miles, can be run in 4 loops for a full mile or just once for fun. Kids Run Registrants will receive a goody bag!
• Fundraising: Join us as a FUNDRAISER! The participant raising the most money for the YMCA Haunted Hustle 5K Annual Campaign will receive our Top Fundraiser Award and recognition on race day.

Community Impact

Every dollar raised helps support YMCA programs, financial assistance, youth development, healthy living, and community outreach programs that ensure everyone has access to the Y, regardless of their ability to pay.

After the Race

Stick around for our annual Fall Family Harvest Festival, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We will have open swim, bounce houses, activities, healthy treats, and much more! It should be a great day for the whole community. We hope you’ll join us!

Costume and Registration Information

• Costumes: Costumes are highly encouraged — prizes await the best-dressed ghouls and goblins!
• Shirts: 5K Shirts will not be provided for day of registrants, and are only guaranteed to those that register before October 5th.
• Pre-registration: Closes at 4pm Friday 10/23. Day of registration will be available for an extra fee.

5K Packet Pickup Details

• Date: Friday, October 23
• Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Location: Bath YMCA Welcome Center (303 Centre Street, Bath, ME 04530)
• Packet Contents: 5K packet includes your race bib, shirt (if pre-registered before 10/5), and other event goodies: Kids packet includes a bag of ghoulish surprises!

Race Day Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Race Day Registration & Pre-Registration Check-in Opens
• 9:00 AM: Haunted Hustle 5K Start
• 9:45 AM: Awards Ceremony
• 10:00 AM: Kids Fun Run
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Family Harvest Festival (Games, Bounce Houses, Pumpkin Decorating & Crafts, Open Swim, Rock climbing & More!)

Day of Pricing

• 5K Runner: $45
• 5K Walker: $40
• Kids Fun Run: $20

Day of Payment Methods: Cash or Check is preferred. Venmo and credit/debit cards will also be accepted.