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 on October 31, 2026 in Mckeesport, PA, with entry fees from $10 to $85.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (100 days to go)
- Location
- 3 Muse Ln, Mckeesport, PA
- Price
- $10–$85
- Sport
- Running
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.
🌦️ This is a rain-or-shine event.
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 male/female finishers in each age group:
- Age groups will be determined closer to race day
🐺 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 form below to reach Kylene, Race Director/ 5K Chair.
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
City 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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Days to train
- 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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Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 31, 2026