Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- Leah's 5K Run/Walk · 1k "Spooktacular" Kids Run
From the Organizer
IN OUR 12TH YEAR!!! THE ORIGINAL HALLOWEEN RUN FOR DUTCHESS COUNTY!! THE ONE AND ONLY!
Do you love running, walking and physical activity? How about in a costume!? Well then couple that with raising awareness and money towards the fight against blood cancer and we can go miles towards fighting this together as one....
The 1K "Spooktacular" Kid's Run will begin at 9am and the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:30am
Registration Details
5K Run
Early registration is $25 on or before September 20th
Beginning September 21st registration is $30 up to race day
Registration is $35 on race day
1K "Spooktacular" Kid's Fun Run
$10 Pre-Registration and same day
Prizes Awarded!!
Costumes are not required, but highly encouraged! We encourage so much, that we will even be having a costume contest with prizes!!!
Best Male & Female Costumes and also best kids costumes!
All kids in 1k "Spooktacular" will receive finishers medals!!
Top male and female finisher will receive prizes in 5K!
We will have age group awards:
Top 3 male/female finishers in the groups below:
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
About Leah...
On October 8, 2013, just a month after starting kindergarten at Matthew Patterson Elementary School in Putnam County, Leah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Suddenly her world changed to countless trips to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital; numerous blood transfusions; and a life of seclusion, away from germs and any viruses that could be very harmful. Leah couldn’t return to school and wasn’t able to see her friends for most of the year.
Because of the funds raised by Blood Cancer United (BCU) and because of people like you who support events like this Leah and others have benefited from the services BCU offers. With the support of Blood Cancer United Leah has gotten through treatments and realized a life after her fight with blood cancer. Her family also got the support they needed throughout, that is why we continue to raise money, to help future families like Leah's. Having cancer certainly isn't fair especially for a child and as a parent I can't imagine what it would be like to tell your child that they have cancer. This is why I honor Leah and help work towards finding the cures.
Blood Cancer United has a commitment to people like Leah struggling and fighting to beat cancer. Blood cancer does not discriminate by age, as you can see. It affects the lives of many people and families and Blood Cancer United exists to not only help those diagnosed with blood cancer through experimental treatments, they provide support to the families as well. This 5k run is in honor of Leah and all its proceeds will go directly to Blood Cancer United to provide services to make the fight easier for survivors like Leah.
Check out the Facebook Page for the run at: https://www.facebook.com/leahs5k/
All Proceeds To Benefit:
Blood Cancer United
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
58°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Poughkeepsie Dutchess Co Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wappingers Falls, NY
Elevation
192 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run?
- Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run is a running race held in Wappingers Falls, New York on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Wappingers Falls, New York at 5 Van Wyck Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Leah's 5K Run/Walk And 1K Kids "Spooktacular" Fun Run
Oct 31, 2026