Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings

🎃 Event Overview

Join us for a night time run/walk & prove Witches live in the Woods! Take a photo of a witch with your phone for a chance to WIN prizes! Entry includes:

• Finisher Medals: Medals for the FIRST 200 to sign up!
• Night Time Race: Through the trees & along the roads of the Fairgrounds at night! Please bring flashlights or headlamps.
• FREE Entry: ($5 value) into the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market - Sanderson Sisters of "Hocus Pocus" perform. Shopping, Live music, food, craft drinks, trick or treating & costume contests.
• Awards: For Top Overall & Top 3 Finishers in each age group, as well as "Best Costume" Prizes. Strollers are welcome! Kids Under 3 are free.

🕒 Event Timeline

• 4:30-5:30p: Sign-in/Registration
• 5:00-9:00p: Market begins in Industrial Bldg
• 5:30-8:00p: Hay rides on south end of Market
• 5:40 pm: Costume Contests & National Anthem followed by race start at 6:00 pm.

After the Race: Race Awards & Enjoy the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market.

• 6:30-7:30 pm: Sanderson Sisters at Market!
• 7:30 pm: Sanderson Sisters perform!

💰 Cost Information

5K: $30 for adults, Non-timed 2K & Kids 3-12: $20. Under 3 are free. Shirts available for an additional $16 through Oct. 19th. A limited number of shirts may be available after the race.

📦 Packet Pickup/Registration

Packet Pickup/Registration is at 5:15 pm at the event.

⚠️ Important Notes

• No Refunds: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason.
• No Transfers: You cannot transfer your registration after October 1st.
• Unclaimed Shirts: If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after the run.
• Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Tim at yourhometownevents.com

📧 Questions?

Email me at tfealy@sbcglobal.net

📅 Event Details

Date: 2026-10-30

Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN

For more information, visit the race page: Witches in the Woods 5K/2K.