Haunted Hustle 2026

Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Sunday Oct 25, 2026

Join us on Sunday October 25th for a Spooktackular run at Bronte Creek Provincial Park!

Run your best 5K or 10K as you enjoy the Fall colours of Bronte Creek Park. Non-runners can walk the 5K loop or take-on the 1K Fun Run with their children. There's also face painting, a Bounce Castle, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs and a spooky Haunted Hut for kids. Plus Bronte Creek offers a host of other activities for young families. Dogs are welcomed too!

Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Wear orange, purple or black if you have it. There will be prizes awarded for fastest 5K and 10K time in a full costume (Adult Male, Adult Female, Boy and Girl under 18 years old). Prize for best team costume too!

Medals will be awarded to all 5K, 10K and 1K runners and walkers. Prizes for top finishers by age bracket and gender for 5K and 10K runs.

To ensure a top-notch event, 2026 registration will be capped at 1000 runners and walkers (across all events). Don't delay, last year's event sold out prior to Race Day!

The Haunted Hustle 5K / 10K / 1K Run is a fundraising event, with 100% of net proceeds and donations provided to a worthy cause. This year our goal is to raise $40,000 for Gore Park Community Outreach , including $15,000 in direct donations.

Gore Park Community Outreach is a registered charity that provides food to over 4000 people each week. Volunteers meet each Saturday at Hamilton City Hall parking lot to distribute hot meals and basic food supplies to people in need. Their programs also support students at McMaster University, as well as people living in Burlington and surrounding communities.

Voluntary donations can be made as your register to run or walk. CRA receipts issued for all donations over $20.

Plus, the first $5,000 in donations will be MATCHED by a private donor! That means every dollar you give will provide two dollars in food support for people in need.

You can also create a fundraising team and set a fundraising goal. R ace Roster has all the tools you need to make it easy !

Learn more About the Cause or Donate Now!

All runners or walkers that raise over $250 by October 12th will earn a Technical Running Shirt. Wear it with pride on Race Day!

Please visit HauntedHustle.ca for more details and Race FAQs.

Key Times

Please arrive at the park gate at least 1 hour before the start of your race. The drive from the front gate take to Parking Lot F takes at least 10 minutes. There may also be a short line to enter the park and a short line to get your bib number within Breckon Shelter (near parking Lot F) .

• 9:45 Haunted Hut and Kids Zone opens
• 10:00 Race Registration opens
• 10:45 Start of 1K Fun Run
• 11:30 Start of 10K Run
• 11:45 Start of 5K Run
• 1:00 Haunted Hut and Kids Zone closes

Gore Park Community Outreach would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting the Haunted Hustle. Their financial contributions are key to the success of the event and will help to provide food for thousands in need through the work of Gore Park Community Outreach.

Title Sponsor

Haunted Hut Sponsor

Ambulance Sponsor

Dream Teams