Haunted Halloween Hustle

Come join us for the Haunted Halloween Hustle!  We have a distance for everyone! 

• Monster Mile
• Frightening 5K (run or walk)
• Terrible 10K run
• Haunted Half Marathon

The race is based out of the Abshire Park in Goshen, Indiana. The courses are all on the fantastic, scenic and paved Pumpkinvine trail which is largely ensconced by old trees. All distances are out and back so there is absolutely NO WAY to miss a turn, get lost or lose your mates!  Just get into your zone, forget about your cares and count down the miles!

You will always have people around you to encourage you and get you to the finish line! The path is completely protected from traffic, except at a few cross roads where we will have police and volunteers to keep you safe. There are also several porta potties along the way, which is always nice- especially on the longer distances. 

If you have never been on the Pumpkinvine Path, it is a local gem! We are so lucky to have access to this fabulous path in our area! We welcome back all of our past participants!  

Awards All participants get a  finisher medal, Overall Top Three MF and Age group awards in the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. The Mile is not timed, but you will get a finisher medal with a custom lanyard.

Costume awards in 8 categories. We encourage everyone to dress up - and participate in the costume contest! 

Cutest Costume
Best duo/group
Most creative
Best homemade
Most spooky/creepy
Funny/silly
Storybook/fairy tale
Superhero/villain

Sign up for the costume awards when you arrive at Abshire (to make sure we get a photo and you won't be missed) and when you get back from your run, you can see if you won! We usually do a Monster Mash parade just so everyone can see all the costumes!  Makes it fun! 

NEW IN 2026

• Shirts are optional and and additional cost of $16
• If you have too many shirts, just skip it!  
  We do order extra shirts, but you need to sign up by October 9 to guarantee your size and availability.
• We will also have vintage performance shirts for sale onsite for $5.00, so bring a few bucks if you are interested.
   
• For those wanting more time to complete the half marathon distance, we are offering "Dawn Patrol" which will begin at 8:00 am. You just need to indicate that during signup or at the latest  when you check in so our timer is prepared. All Dawn Patrol participants will all start together at 8:00 am.  You must be checked in by 7:45 am on race day in order to start early. Sunrise is at 8:08 am, but there is enough light that you can see the path.  PLEASE NOTE: You must begin at 8:00 am if you sign up. (You can't just show up at 8:15 am and start, etc etc. This is a manual start for the timer, so please follow instructions so the results don't go sideways.  Again, this is intended to encourage folks who might need or just want extra time to finish.)

         The awards ceremony times will not change.

 

Packet Pickup and Registration

You are welcome to pick up for your friends. For your convenience, we have added a pick up location on Wednesday!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Wednesday, October 28 4:30 - 6:00 pm at Fleet Feet Mishawaka , 3522 Grape Road

Friday, October 30 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Abshire Park Pavilion, 1302 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen

Saturday, October 31 6:45 - 8:15 am at Abshire Park Pavilion, 1302 East Lincoln Avenue, Goshen

Parking on Race Day

There is no parking at Abshire Park on race day for participants. There is a very small lot which will be used for staging race supplies, porta potts, trucks and volunteers. On Race morning, Boy Scout Troop # 12 will be directing traffic to local businesses along Lincoln Avenue. Please allow a little extra time to get to the start line.

You might want to wear a headlamp or bring a small flashlight.  

Refreshments? Ben's Pretzels will have fresh pretzels there, and we'll have hot cocoa, soup, coffee, cookies, fruit, and so much more will be waiting for you at the finish line. We do have great chow at the finish!

FUNdraiser! This race benefits many of the same Down Syndrome families as in the past, who have special needs.  Exciting news!  Community 321 is the new organization that is creating a group home for the young adults to live and work. 

Not a runner? First, you can ALWAYS walk....at any of our events!  OR, if that doesn't appeal to you, we ALWAYS need active spectators to cheer on the runners, hand out water, watch for traffic, etc. Please let us know if you are available to help out!  We can work with your schedule if you are there to support someone!