Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K
Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K takes over the Jersey City waterfront with stunning Manhattan skyline views, crisp October air, and runners dressed in everything from superheroes to skeletons.
🎃 Costumes are highly encouraged!
Go spooky. Go funny. Go creative. Go all out. The more outrageous, the better.
We’ll be awarding prizes for:
👻 Best Overall Costume
🎃 Best Group Costume
🧟 Most Creative
Your registration includes:
⏱️ Professional chip timing
🏆 Awards for top finishers & age groups
🎶 High-energy race day atmosphere with music on the course
📸 FREE skyline photos
Produced by @WinningEventsGroup
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
59°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jersey City, NJ
Population
289,691
as of 2023
City Elevation
78 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
101
Days to train
- Race
- Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Jersey City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K
Oct 31, 2026