Registration opens APRIL 17th! Save $10 for the first week! Join us for the 5th annual Irvington Vampire Run at the 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival ! The Irvington Community Council invites you to race or stroll along our 3.1 mile long course through the tree-lined streets of south Irvington. Take in the hauntingly historic sights such as the Kile Oak, Benton House, Bona Thompson Memorial Center, and Irving Circle Park! Be sure to then stick around for the Halloween Festival Street Fair! Two Ways to 5k Get the full experience Vampire Run 5k that comes with all the 2026 SWAG: Short sleeve race tee Commemorative race bib Finishers medal Complimentary beverage ticket Official race time Save $10 with the Bare Bones 5k to receive just an official race time Both options race together and compete for the same awards! Little Bat Dash Kids' Run! Free for kids 12 and under! A short kids' race around Irving Circle Park. Entry includes commemorative bib and finishers' medal. Adults do not need to register to participate alongside their little bat but will not receive bibs or medals.
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Apr 17 | Apr 26 |
| $35.00 | Apr 27 | Sep 18 | |
| $40.00 | Sep 19 | Oct 25 | |
| $45.00 | Oct 26 | Oct 31 | |
| Little Bat Dash | $0.00 | Apr 17 | Oct 31 |
2026 details: Registrants of all races including the Little Bat Dash will need to check in at a packet pickup prior to their event. We will have multiple opportunities for you to do so: Halloween Festival's Wellness Fair When: Saturday, October 24th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Avenue Early Packet Pickup When: Friday, October 25th, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: TBD Race day packet pickup When: Saturday, October 26th, opens 7:30 AM to 9:20 for the 5k, op
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | 18:15 | 7:56 |
| 2024 | 48 | 19:40 | 7:02 |
| 2023 | 47 | 19:03 | 7:40 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 700 | 39:06 | 17:33 |
| 2024 | 604 | 36:30 | 19:49 |
| 2023 |
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2025 details: Street parking is available all around the neighborhood and several local organizations are fundraising by selling spots in their parking lots Irvington Preparatory Academy - 5751 E University Ave, .1 miles from race site Lots opens at 7 AM, will close from 9:30 to 11:00 am as they are on the first and last stretch of the race course $10/car before 9:30 for runners, $20 for anyone parking after 11:00 am, Proceeds benefit the IPA Student Council Students will be at packet pickup Fri
2025 Schedule of events Friday, October 24th 4:00 PM - Early packet pickup opens at Irvington Preparatory Academy 8:00 PM - Early packet pickup closes Race Day, October 25th 7:30 AM - Race day packet pickup opens 9:20 AM - Opening ceremony begins 9:30 AM - 5k Run/walk starts 9:40 AM - 1 mile run/walk starts 10:00 AM - The Historic Irvington Halloween Street Fair begins! https://www.irvingtonhalloween.com/street-fair 10:30 AM - 1 mile awards 10:45 AM - 5K awards 11:30 AM - Little Bat Dash starts
| 479 |
| 38:07 |
| 17:34 |
| 2022 | 319 | 35:25 | 17:29 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 58:57 | 58:57 |