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Friday, October 30th, 2026
Battson-Oates Dr, Morehead KY
5K
45–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
42–49°F
rain
2024
55–78°F
dry
2023
43–61°F
rain
2022
51–72°F
dry
2021
51–61°F
rain
2020
39–51°F
dry
2019
52–63°F
rain
2018
40–65°F
dry
2017
30–57°F
dry
2016
60–77°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Friday, Oct 30
Cloudy · 49–72°F
Friday, Oct 30starts near 49°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
Nightmare on Main 5K is a Halloween themed community race hosted by Morehead State University ROTC at Battson Oates Common in Morehead, Kentucky. Runners, walkers, families, students, and community members are all welcome to come out for a fun night of costumes, competition, and Halloween activities.
Check in and bib pickup begin at 5:00 PM, with the race starting at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 30th. Costumes are encouraged, and awards will be given to top performers.
Pre registration options include $20 for race entry or $35 for race entry, an event T shirt, and an Army challenge coin. The official shirt and challenge coin designs will be revealed closer to race day.
Come run Main Street, support MSU ROTC, and make Nightmare on Main part of your Halloween weekend. Day of race registration will also be available beginning at 5:00 PM.
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