Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk
Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Glastonbury, CT, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (75 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready to lace up your sneakers, put on your favorite Halloween costume, and join us for the first annual Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K—a fun, inclusive event for runners, walkers, families, and participants of all abilities.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with friends, or introducing your little ones to their first 5K, there's a place for everyone at the starting line. Costumes are encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every participant helps make a difference in our community.
Why Participate?
Every registration supports Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut's mission of helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment build skills, find meaningful work, and achieve greater independence.
When you participate in the Halloween Hustle, you're doing more than crossing a finish line—you’re helping create opportunities that change lives.
Event Highlights
- Chip-Timed 5K Race for runners chasing a personal best or simply looking for a fun challenge
- Family-Friendly Walk perfect for all ages and fitness levels
- Inclusive & Accessible Event welcoming participants of all abilities
- Show Off Your Halloween Spirit with costumes strongly encouraged
- Custom Awards for Top Race Finishers
- Sweet Treats for All Race Finishers
- Costume Contest featuring exciting prizes and bragging rights
- Music and a Festive Halloween Atmosphere filled with Energy, Community Spirit, and Seasonal Fun
Dress Up & Join the Fun!
From superheroes and witches to pirates and dinosaurs, costumes make the Halloween Hustle unforgettable! Come dressed in your Halloween best and compete for costume contest bragging rights while supporting a great cause.
Register Today!
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, or running club and experience one of Connecticut's most fun Halloween traditions!
Run. Walk. Roll. Dress Up. Do Good.
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
63°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Glastonbury, CT
City Elevation
145 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K and Walk
Oct 18, 2026