Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K
Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Erie, PA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the inaugural Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K! 👻 Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join us on Halloween as we race through downtown Eerie, PA.
WHAT IS THE ERIE PLAYHOUSE GHOSTLIGHT HALLOWEEN 5K? 👻 💡
The Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K is a festive 5K run/walk hosted by the Erie Playhouse in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The course weaves through downtown Erie with runners, walkers, and volunteers alike dressed up in their Halloween finest.
Expect a high-energy 5K course packed with music provided by Millennium Sound, professional timing by Big White Trailer, and event photography captured by Joe Gallagher.
WHEN IS THE GHOSTLIGHT 5K? 📆
The race takes place on Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 AM, starting and finishing right outside the Erie Playhouse at 13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA.
CAN I DRESS UP? 👯
Runners, walkers, and volunteers are all encouraged to dress up! Show off your creative, spooky, or theatrical best for a chance to win costume prizes in the following categories:
- Best Couple
- Best Group (3 or more)
- Best Kid Costume (Under 18)
- Best Adult (18 and Up)
- Best in Show
HOW MUCH DOES THE RACE COST? 💰
Register early to lock in the best rate!
Early Bird Tier: August 5 – August 31 - $35
Standard Tier: September 1 – September 30 - $40
Final/Race Day Tier: October 1 – October 31 - $45
Note: Participant incurs the RunSignup processing fees at checkout.
WHAT DO I GET WITH MY REGISTRATION? 🤨
All registered participants receive an official race shirt, swag bag, course photos, post-race refreshments, and admission to the vendor fair.
T-Shirt Sizes Available: TBD
You must register by October 17 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Registrations after October 17 are not guaranteed a shirt, and prices will not be discounted for missing the shirt deadline.
ARE THERE AWARDS FOR THE RACE? 🥇🥈🥉
Prizes will be awarded following the race for top performers:
Overall Winners: Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
Age Group Awards: Top finishers in the following age brackets:
- 14 & Under
- 15–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70 & Over
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
For questions or sponsorship inquiries, please send an email to Kate Thiem at kate.thiem@erieplayhouse.org.
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
41°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erie Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Erie, PA
Population
94,156
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA
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Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K
Oct 31, 2026