HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K | 8K | FUN RUN

Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: Harrison Township, MI; Lake St Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway, 48045
Type: RUN

At a glance

A family-friendly Halloween run/walk in Harrison Township, featuring a costume contest, multiple distances, and support for a local charity.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Gather your loved ones for the Halloween Hustle, a festive run/walk event in Harrison Township, MI. This tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages and paces to celebrate the holiday spirit. Choose from an 8K, 5K, or a fun run, all starting from the Thomas Welch Activity Center. Embrace the Halloween theme with a costume contest, and enjoy a flat course that welcomes friendly dogs and strollers. Your participation also supports Maggie's Wigs for Kids.

What to expect

- Enjoy a flat course with distances including 8K, 5K, and a .5-mile fun run.
- Participate in a lively costume contest with categories for all ages.
- Receive a long-sleeve tech shirt, a glow-in-the-dark finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.

Standout details

Halloween costume contest
Glow-in-the-dark finisher medal
Long-sleeve tech shirt
Family and group discounts

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM EDT · From $28.00
Opens Nov 23, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 AM EDT · From $38.60
Opens Nov 23, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 AM EDT · From $43.90
Opens Nov 23, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Oct 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 2 more options

8K
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 AM EDT · From $38.60
Opens Nov 23, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
8K
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 AM EDT · From $43.90
Opens Nov 23, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Oct 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

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The course

From the organizer

Bring the whole family for fun at the Halloween Hustle 5K, 8K Run/Walk and Fun Run!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2026. Our event will be hosted from the Thomas Welch Activity Center inside Lake St Clair Metropark with a start/finish line right outside the building!

Runners and walkers have come to make the Halloween Hustle a tradition! Come celebrate the holiday with family and friends as you run, jog or walk your way to the finish line. We have a distance for goblins of all ages including 8K, 5K and a fun run (approx .5 mile).

**EARLY PACKET PICK UP THURSDAY OCTOBER 22nd AT HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD 2:00 - 6:30 PM

2026 RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:45 AM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick-up open at TWAC

7:45-8:45 AM Costume Contest Participants visit photo booth for official entry into the contest

8:55 AM Costume Contest winners announced in front of the stage (contestants please assemble at 8:45 AM)

9:00 AM Fun Run (kids and adults, distance is approximately .5 mile)

9:30 AM Start of the 5K and 8K Run/Walk 10:40 AM Top 5K and 8K Award Winners announced

All participants will receive:

- NEW DESIGN - FULLY SUBLIMATED Long sleeve tech shirt. Watch for design reveal!

- NEW GLOW IN THE DARK Finisher medal. Watch for design reveal!

- Chip timing

- Photos

- After race refreshments

Awards to Top Male and Female in each age group:

0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Don't forget to wear your best Halloween attire for the costume contest! Check out the costume categories if you need inspiration.

COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES

Most Creative, 2 award divisions: up to 15 yrs & 16 yrs and over

Best Crazy Hair

Best Group (2 or more members)

Friendly dogs and strollers are welcome!

Charity partner Maggie's Wigs for Kids

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