Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
- Location
- Crown Point, IN
- Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 South Court Street, 46307
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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At a glance
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Awards
- Free
- Medal
After-Party
Awards
Free
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 2K
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 2, 2025, 3:29 AM CST · Closes Oct 30, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
- 3.1 Miles
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Dec 2, 2025, 3:29 AM CST · Closes Oct 30, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
The course
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From the organizer
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 for 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) io 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 * "Best Costume" Prizes . Strollers are welcome! Kids Under 3 are free.
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 6:00 pm - Race starts. 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: 5K: $30 for adults, Non-timed 2K & Kids 3-12: $20. Under 3 are free. Shirts extra $16 thru Oct. 19th. A limited number of shirts may be available after the race.
Packet Pickup/Registration is at 5:15 pm at the event.
Please note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also can NOT transfer your registration after October 1st. If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after the run. If you have any questions, please contact Tim@yourhometownevents.com
Questions? Email me at tfealy@sbcglobal.net