HALLOWEEN HUSTLE 5K | 8K | FUN RUN

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 HANSON'S 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+

Don't 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 Maggie's Wigs for Kids

Register early for best pricing, Family or Groups of 4 or more will receive discount pricing of $5 off each registrant!!

Don't forget to wear your best Halloween attire for the costume contest!  Check out the following costume categories for 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)

Put on your costume and lace up those sneakers-- it’s time for the Halloween Hustle! This guide has all the details you’ll need for event day: location, schedule, course info, and all the fun in store for the whole family...

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.

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 Ceremony and Costume Contest Winners announced 

Location: 

Thomas Welch Activity Center.  Large indoor space next to park office and beach.

Lake St Clair Metropark
31300 Metro Parkway
Harrison Township, MI US 48045

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!

Click the PDF to view all course map information...