3RD Annual
3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition
3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Stanhope, NJ, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎃 3rd Annual Patriot 5K – Halloween Edition 👻
Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fitness, fun, and Halloween spirit at the 3rd Annual Patriot 5K – Halloween Edition on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Lenape Valley Regional High School!
Whether you're chasing a personal best or strolling in costume with family and friends, this festive event is the perfect way to kick off celebrating Halloween while supporting a great community tradition.
The Course
The Patriot 5K features a scenic course beginning and ending on the Lenape Valley Regional High School campus. Runners will enjoy a combination of campus paths and surrounding neighborhood streets on a well-marked route with gentle rolling hills, enthusiastic volunteers, and a thrilling finish back at the high school. The course is ideal for both competitive runners and first-time participants.
Halloween Costume Contest
Don't forget to dress in your Halloween best! Awards will be presented for:
🎃 Best Adult Costume
👻 Best Child Costume
🧙 Best Family/Group Costume (3 or more)
Costumes are encouraged, but please ensure they are safe and comfortable for running.
Awards
🏆 1st Place Overall Male: $100 Gift Card
🏆 1st Place Overall Female: $100 Gift Card
Participant Swag
Every registered participant will receive:
🥇 A custom Halloween Patriot 5K finisher medal
👕 A commemorative Halloween Patriot 5K race T-shirt for the first 150 registered participants
Whether you come to race, walk, or simply enjoy the Halloween festivities, the Patriot 5K promises an unforgettable community event filled with costumes, camaraderie, and Patriot pride.
Run Spooky. Be Legendary. 🎃
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
57°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Andover Aeroflex Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stanhope, NJ
Population
3,551
as of 2023
City Elevation
970 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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64
Days to train
- Race
- 3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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3rd Annual Patriot 5K - Halloween Edition
Oct 31, 2026