Harrison Township, MI | Saturday, October 24, 2026KidsRegistration OpenCharity / CauseFun / Novelty
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 HANSONS 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 Dont 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 Maggies Wigs for Kids Register early for best pricing, Family or Groups of 4 or more will receive discount pricing of $5 off each registrant!!
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Awards
All finishers receive a custom Halloween Hustle finisher's medal at the finish line. Additional awards to Top Male and Female overall and top 3 in each age group: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Click here for costume contest information.
Participant Giveaway
1K: Gender Specific Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
5K: Gender Specific Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
8K: Gender Specific Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
3.1 Miles: Long Sleeve Shirt
4.83 Miles: Long Sleeve Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
1K
$25.00
Nov 24
Oct 24
5K
$35.00
Nov 24
Jul 28
$40.00
Jul 29
Sep 28
$45.00
Sep 29
Oct 17
$50.00
Oct 18
Oct 22
$55.00
Oct 22
Oct 24
8K
$35.00
Past Results
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
252
42:50
18:05
2024
281
40:37
16:19
2023
198
40:30
18:12
8K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
70
51:07
28:43
2024
92
48:04
34:06
2023
Course Information
Course Maps
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Interested in this race?
Nov 24
Jul 28
$40.00
Jul 29
Sep 28
$45.00
Sep 29
Oct 17
$50.00
Oct 18
Oct 22
$55.00
Oct 22
Oct 24
3.1 Miles
$40.00
Mar 19
Oct 20
4.83 Miles
$40.00
Mar 19
Oct 20
Race Day Schedule + Location
Thursday, October 22nd: Early Packet Pickup 2:00pm-6:30pm at Utica Hanson’s Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica, 48317 skip the race morning lines by grabbing your packets early with us on Thursday! Saturday, October 24th: Race Day 7:45 AM: Onsite Registration and Packet Pick-up open 7:45-8:45 AM: Costume Contest photos 8:50 AM: Contest Winners announced 900 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 Awards Cere
What's Included in Registration?
Registration includes: Gender Specific Fully Sublimated Long sleeve Halloween Hustle shirt Upgraded custom finisher medal Chip timing Photos Opportunity to win age group prizes Option to enter costume contest After race refreshments 2026 medal coming soon!