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:
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
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!!