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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Saint Peter High School, Saint Peter MN
5K
36–51°F · low rain risk
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2025
37–41°F
rain
2024
31–48°F
rain
2023
26–36°F
dry
2022
38–64°F
dry
2021
36–47°F
dry
2020
36–59°F
dry
2019
22–36°F
dry
2018
37–55°F
dry
2017
24–35°F
dry
2016
42–60°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Southern Minnesota's longest and fastest parade of costumes, with prizes for the fastest runners in age and gender categories, along with included race shirts, finisher medals, chip timing, and refreshments! Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on October 13. Registration will reopen on race day -- October 25. But, only limited race shirts will be included for anyone registering on race day.
Schedule
- Check-in/Same Day Registration: 8-9:00 AM
- 5K Lineup: 9:15 AM
- 5K Start: 9:30 AM
- Awards Ceremony: 10:45 AM (Approximate Time - Conclusion of Event)
Registration
- Early: August 1st thru September 30th, 11:59 PM - Individual 5K $35
- Late: October 1st thru October 14th, 11:59 PM - Individual 5K $40
- Same Day: 8 AM - 9:00 AM Race Morning - Individual 5K $45, Cash or check payable to: St Peter Chamber
Registration Notes
All 5K Participants will receive an Individual Time (even if registered in groups) and be eligible for Individual Awards!
Shirts
- Included: Shirts are included with all registration fees!
- Sizes: Available in Adult Small thru 2 X-Large
- Guarantee: Guaranteed through the "Late Registration" period (October 14th, 11:59 PM)
- Limited Sizes: Only limited shirts will not be provided for Same Day Registration.
Awards
- Individual Awards: Overall Male and Female Winners
- Top Finishers: Top 2 Male and Female in each Age Group (Including Overall Winners)
- Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13 - 18, 19 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & Over
- Results Order: Awards and Results order will be based off of "Gun Time"
Prize Drawings
- Eligibility: All registered participants are eligible!
- Sponsors: Sponsors are eligible.
- Mailing: Prizes will be mailed to those unable to attend the post-race ceremony.
Costumes
Costumes are encouraged, and there will be photos of those willing to pose, but no costume contest will be conducted.
Timing and Results
The St. Peter Halloween 5K will be Chip Timed by Pickle Timing.
Results will be updated throughout the race at: http://pickleevents.com/r/2025/stpeterhalloween
Chip times will be provided for timed participants. Awards and Results order will be determined by Gun Time.
Refund Policy
The Race Organizers reserve the right to cancel this event at any time due to inclement weather and/or safety concerns. In any instance, the event may not be rescheduled. The event has never been canceled in its many-years history.
No Refunds. Substitutions may be considered upon request.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank You To Our Great Sponsors, including Presenting Partners River's Edge Hospital and Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic.
Race Details
Date: October 31, 2026
Location: Saint Peter High School, Saint Peter, MN
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