Any kid knows that October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume. If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races throughout the month of October to get you in the Halloween spirit. Here are a few of them, check the club calendar for a few more.
- HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k, Saturday October 17, 9:00 am, Municipal Brew Works, Hamilton OH. We all have that giving feeling inside our bones! Come join the Hamilton Junior Women’s League 5k Halloween run. The money raised from the event benefits charitable organizations serving women and children in the Butler County area. So, come on out and shake your hips and rattle your bones and have a fun day! Visit the race information page for more information.
- Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 17, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest! Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside. Proceeds benefit Youth Education. Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
- Spooky Sprint, Saturday October 24, 8:00 AM, Marcum Park, Hamilton OH. A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Features a 5k or10k or Half Marathon.. Visit the race information page for more information.
- Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 24, 8:30 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN, Enjoy a morning run or walk along the spooktaculary scenic Ohio River! Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information.
- Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 27, 6:30 PM, Sinclair Community College, Centerville, OH - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for 40 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the 2025 Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.
- Spooktacular Costume 5K Walk and Run, Saturday October 31, 9:00 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH. This first annual family friendly event encourages participants of all ages to showcase their most creative Halloween costumes and enjoy a dog and stroller friendly course winding through the heart of Mason. Enjoy a frightfully fun day for the City of Mason community. Race proceeds and donations support the great work that Shine Like Sable, the Comet Cupboard, and the City of Mason do to support the food insecure Mason City School students. Visit the race information page for more information
