Bath Area Family YMCA Haunted Hustle 5k Walk Run & Kids Fun Run

🎃 Event Details

PRE-REGISTRATION HAS ENDED, BUT DAY OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE 10/25 STARTING AT 8:00AM:

💵 Day of Pricing

• 5k Runner: $40
• 5k Walker: $35
• Kids Fun Run: $10
• Payment: Cash or Check is preferred, but Venmo and credit/debit cards will be accepted.

👟 Race Overview

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at the Haunted Hustle 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run at the Bath YMCA! Whether you're chasing a new personal record or just out for some spooky fun, this community favorite is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

🏃‍♀️ Family Fun

• 5K Route: Lace up your sneakers (and your costume!) for a scenic, family-friendly 5K around Bath.
• Kids Fun Run: Kids can join in the excitement with their very own Fun Run—the perfect way to kick off a festive fall day. Estimated distance .25-.5 miles.
• Prizes: Prizes for best costumes, fastest times, and more!
• Support: Open to all. All proceeds support YMCA community programs.

🎉 After the Race

Stick around for our annual Fall Family Harvest Festival, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We will have open swim, bounce houses, activities, healthy treats, and much more! It should be a great day for the whole community. We hope you’ll join us!

💡 Important Notes

Pre-registration closes at 6pm Friday 10/24. Day of registration will be available for an extra fee. Shirts will not be provided for day of registrants and will only be guaranteed to those that register before 10/1/25.

📦 Packet Pickup Details

Beat the crowds and grab your race packet early!

• Date: Friday, October 24
• Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Bath YMCA Welcome Center (303 Centre Street, Bath, ME 04530)

Your packet includes your race bib, shirt (if pre-registered before 10/1), and other event goodies.

🗺️ 5K Route Information

• Familiarize yourself with the 5k Route: HERE
• Familiarize yourself with the Kids Fun Run Route: HERE

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Race Day Registration & Pre-Registration Check-in Opens
• 9:00 AM: Haunted Hustle 5k Start
• 9:50 AM: Awards Ceremony
• 10:00 AM: Kids Fun Run
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Family Harvest Festival (Games, Bounce Houses, Pumpkin Decorating & Crafts, Open Swim, Rock climbing & More!)

👻 Costume Encouragement

Costumes are highly encouraged — prizes await the best-dressed ghouls and goblins!

🔗 More Information

For more details and registration, visit here.