Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K
Jersey City, NJ
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Foot of Essex Street and Hudson St, Jersey City NJ
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46–61°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
50–59°F
dry
2024
54–83°F
dry
2023
44–51°F
dry
2022
51–63°F
rain
2021
55–65°F
rain
2020
32–45°F
dry
2019
60–70°F
rain
2018
41–63°F
dry
2017
45–56°F
dry
2016
42–54°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 31
Cloudy · 58–68°F
Saturday, Oct 31starts near 58°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
The Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K takes over the Jersey City waterfront with stunning Manhattan skyline views, crisp October air, and runners dressed in everything from superheroes to skeletons.
🎃 Costumes are highly encouraged!
Go spooky. Go funny. Go creative. Go all out. The more outrageous, the better.
We’ll be awarding prizes for:
👻 Best Overall Costume
🎃 Best Group Costume
🧟 Most Creative
Your registration includes:
⏱️ Professional chip timing
🏆 Awards for top finishers & age groups
🎶 High-energy race day atmosphere with music on the course
📸 FREE skyline photos
Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers, plus Top 3 Male & Female in each age group: 19 & Under, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and 80+.
Produced by @WinningEventsGroup
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