The Alger Heights Halloween 5k is a volunteer led, neighborhood focused 5k fun run. We are a small town in a big city event that seeks to include all individuals and support the betterment of our local community. From runners seeking their next PR to walkers in costumes all 5k participants are chip timed as the run through the scenic Alger Heights neighborhood during peak fall colors. We are excited to be back for 2026 with our 14th edition on Saturday October 31st and invite you to come run, jog, walk, or stroll in your best costume! The 5k is just part of a greater neighborhood gathering. Like last year, we will be having a Community Costume Contest - NO RACE REGISTRATION NECESSARY - and we have added the Neighborhood Cheer Contest that is open to everyone living along the route, see below for more details. To enter the Community Costume Contest, swing by the photo booth (next to registration) to have your picture taken. There will be prizes awarded at 11:30am for the Costume Contest for best individual under 18, best individual over 18, best group (2-3), and best group (4 more) costumes along with a prize for the best Neighborhood cheer section along the course More details and announcements coming as we get closer to race day - be sure to follow us on Strava , Facebook , and Instagram . If you have any questions, please reach out to us at algerheights5kgmail.com .
The Alger Heights Halloween 5k is proud to offer a men’s, women’s, and nonbinary divisions. We accept each participant’s declared gender at face value, with no supporting evidence required. Participants should enter and participate in the gender division consistent with their gender or personal expression. Metals and sponsor prizes for top 3 overall winners in each division and the following age categories for female, male and non-binary: 18 under 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 Over 60 *In the event an
3.1 Miles: Adult and Youth Long Sleeve Tek Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Jan 1 | May 25 |
| $35.00 | May 26 | Sep 13 | |
| $40.00 | Sep 14 | Oct 18 | |
| $45.00 | Oct 19 | Oct 30 | |
| $50.00 | Oct 31 | Oct 31 |
Free parking is available, with some of the options shown in the photo below in green. Please be sure to honor any posted signs where it is not or limited and respect households ability to enter and exit their homes. Reminder: Parking is not allowed along the course from 8am - Noon (ex: along the north side of Alger SE east of Eastern SE)
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 462 | 32:04 | 18:03 |
| 2024 | 392 | 35:00 | 16:46 |
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