Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 3 Muse Ln, Mckeesport, PA
- Distance
- 5K Walk/Run · Kids 1 Mile Fun Run · Family 4-Pack & more
From the Organizer
🐺 Run With The Pack... IF YOU DARE!! 🌕
Join us for our inaugural Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5K Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at White Oak Park, McKeesport, PA. This family-friendly community event brings together fitness, fun, school spirit, and Halloween excitement!
Whether you're running, walking, dressing up in costume, or cheering from the sidelines, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere featuring music, photo opportunities, family-friendly activities, DonutNV food truck, post-race refreshments and more!
This event was created to bring our community together while supporting the students and future school programs at Mother of Mercy Academy. Featuring an all-road course through White Oak Park, we welcome runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels.
Event Highlights:
🏃♀️ 5K Run/Walk
🏃 Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
👕 Official Event T-Shirt
⏱️ Chip timing provided by Miles of Smiles Timing Service
🏅 Awards
- $50 gift card to top male and female finisher
- Medals to top 3 finishers in each age group:
- 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
🐺 Register today and be part of our very first Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular tradition! 🌕
🎃 After Race Festivities 🎃
🎶 Music
📸 Photo Opportunities
👻 Costume Contest
🎨 Kids crafts
🖌️ Face Painting
🍩 DonutNV Food Truck & Post - Race Refreshments ☕️
Come celebrate the season with us and help make our inaugural event a howling success!
🙋🏼♀️ Questions about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or volunteer involvement?
Use the "Contact Us" option below or contact Kylene directly at kylenehoch@gmail.com
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
36°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mckeesport, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mckeesport, PA
Population
17,520
as of 2023
Elevation
758 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 22 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
- Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 3 Muse Ln, Mckeesport, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania 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 Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania at 3 Muse Ln, Mckeesport, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 31, 2026