
Blake’s Haunted Orchard 5k Run/Walk is a running race on September 18, 2026 in Armada, MI, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
This is a great, wear-a-costume 5k for all ages! Blake’s Haunted Orchard Event is a 5k run on gravel trails around the family-owned 800-acre Blake Farm. The 5k race will take you through our haunted hayride and zombie paintball scenes with live actors. This haunted Halloween run will include a donut, glass of hard or sweet cider, t-shirt, small pie pumpkin and admission to our Spookyland area after the race featuring a corn maze, 3D barn, live actors, Halloween themed movies, and animated attractions. COSTUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED and OPEN TO ALL AGES! Strollers are permitted at your own discretion as the run will be on gravel. Pets will not be permitted.
The Big Apple will be open until 11:00pm for all Haunted Activities including Spookyland, Haunted Hayrides, Three Story Haunted Barn and Zombie Paintball!
6:30pm Race start time!
Please note, shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those registered less than 14-days to the race. Inventory is up to date during registration. If sizes are out at that time, they are unavailable.
Events
Weather
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond 4 Nnw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,876
as of 2023
City Elevation
736 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Blake’s Haunted Orchard 5k Run/Walk
Sep 18, 2026