EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 5 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5k · Half Marathon Relay
From the Organizer
WHAT IS THE EVL HALF, 5k, & Relay?
The EVL Halloween Half, 5k, & Relay will be a fun filled Halloween-themed event on Saturday October 24, 2026. The event will feature a Half Marathon, 5k, and Half Marathon Relay. We encourage runners of all abilities to join us!
All the EVL events begin and ends in the charming village of Ellicottville, NY. Running on the beautiful countryside roads of the Southern Tier
WHEN?
Saturday October 24, 2026
HOW?
If you love running, wearing costumes, meeting other people, and having a great time, the EVL Half is for you! Participants are invited to run in costume and enjoy other Halloween related activities but this is by no means mandatory. Get started by registering so you can start thinking about finding a costume that won’t chafe.
What do I get?
Each runner that completes the 5k, Half Marathon, or Relay gets one of our awesome finisher’s medals, cool race t-shirt, race number, safe wave start, snack bag at the finish line to take with you, and a fun time!
Upgrade to a Long Sleeve Light Weight Hoodie for an additional $15 over standard entry.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay?
- EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay is a running event held in Ellicottville, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Ellicottville, NY at 5 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay
Oct 24, 2026