
EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Ellicottville, NY, with entry fees from $35 to $85.
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.
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
55°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
52%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Valley, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,770 ft
Nearest Airport
BFD
Bradford Regional Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay
Oct 24, 2026