Nightmare on Main 5k
Nightmare on Main 5k is a running race on October 30, 2026 in Morehead, KY, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 30, 2026 (22 days to go)
- Location
- Battson-Oates Dr, Morehead, KY
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Nightmare on Main 5K is a Halloween themed community race hosted by Morehead State University ROTC at Battson Oates Common in Morehead, Kentucky. Runners, walkers, families, students, and community members are all welcome to come out for a fun night of costumes, competition, and Halloween activities.
Check in and bib pickup begin at 5:00 PM, with the race starting at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 30th. Costumes are encouraged, and awards will be given to top performers.
Pre registration options include $20 for race entry or $35 for race entry, an event T shirt, and an Army challenge coin. The official shirt and challenge coin designs will be revealed closer to race day.
Come run Main Street, support MSU ROTC, and make Nightmare on Main part of your Halloween weekend. Day of race registration will also be available beginning at 5:00 PM.
Events
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
39°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cave Run Lake, 7 mi from the venue.
About Morehead, KY
Population
6,924
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,127 ft
Nearest Airport
HTS
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field · 49 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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22
Days to train
- Race
- Nightmare on Main 5k
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Location
- Battson-Oates Dr, Morehead, KY
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Nightmare on Main 5k
Oct 30, 2026