Halloween Hustle 5K - Johnston City, IL

Halloween Hustle 5K is held in Johnston City, Illinois, on October 31, 2026. The event lists one format, a 5K run and walk over 3.1 miles, starting at 10:00 a.m. Runners and walkers share the same course, so the field spreads out quickly and you can pick the effort that fits your fitness.

A combined run/walk is a good entry point if you are new to racing. Try alternating four minutes of easy running with one minute of walking from the very first mile rather than waiting until you are tired; the intervals keep your effort steady and usually produce a faster finish than starting hard and fading. If you have raced before, the same course works as a straightforward tune-up: settle into a rhythm by the half-mile mark and press over the last third.