Halloween 5K and Fun Walk

Halloween 5K and Fun Walk takes place in Shaler Township, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 2026. The timed 5K goes off at 9:00 a.m. and a 1-mile fun walk follows fifteen minutes later, just north of Pittsburgh and on the Halloween weekend the name suggests.

Because only the 5K is timed, the two starts serve different audiences: one for runners who want a result to compare against, one for anyone who would rather cover a mile at their own pace. If you are going after a time, the last three weeks matter most, with a couple of sessions of short repetitions at goal pace, then an easy final week. Get to the venue early and jog for at least ten minutes before the 9:00 a.m. gun.