The John Theissen Children's Foundation Freaky 5K & Kids Trick or Treat 1/4 mile Trot 2026
The John Theissen Children's Foundation Freaky 5K & Kids Trick or Treat 1/4 mile Trot 2026 is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Wantagh, NY, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (110 days to go)
- Location
- 1492 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
EVENT DATE:
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Start Time: 8:00am (KIDS FUN RUN)
Start Time: 8:30am (5K Run/Walk)
COURSE:- Same start and finish area as always!!!
"Flat and Fast" Start and Finish in TOH parking lot at 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh NY 11793
REGISTRATION:
Runners/Walkers
$25 Pre-register postmarked by October 21, 2026
$30 Day of race 6:00AM to 8:00AM
Fun Run: 1/4 Mile Trick or Trot
$10 for Children under 10
PACKET PICKUP
* Our center is located at 1492 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh --- this is only for packet pick up on Friday and Saturday- *Sunday we are at race location behind 1869 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh
Pre-race packet pick up and registration Friday 10/23 from
9AM—9PM and Saturday 10/24 from 9AM to 4PM at 1492
Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793.
Day of event starting pick up and registration is at 6.30am at the start and finish area located behind 1869
Wantagh Ave, Wantagh
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to keep your bib# clearly visible on your FRONT torso, so it appears in the photos for accurate bib# tagging of the photos!
AWARDS:
Cash Prizes and Awards: Male and Female overall $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for Third. Top Overall Male and Female Masters $50 each Course Bonuses: $50 for the Top Male under 16 minutes and Top Female under 18 minutes Wheelchair Division: Top Overall.
Age Group: Quality, large medals to the top five finishers in each of the following: 10 & under 11-13,14-16,17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 plus!
COSTUME AWARDS!
Dress up in your Halloween costume to win prizes awarded in three categories: adults 18 and older, children 9 and under & 10-17 years old.
AMMENITIES
Top quality, long sleeve shirts will be given to the first 700 registrants. Plenty of post-race refreshments will be provided.
RACE DIRECTOR
John Theissen
This race is directed by a runner. It will be organized as a race should be; on time, on an accurate course, with quality awards and you won’t have to wait around all day for awards and raffle prizes. You can call 516-679-5098 for any questions as well as email john@jtcf.org
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
63°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wantagh Cedar Creek, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wantagh, NY
City Elevation
27 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- The John Theissen Children's Foundation Freaky 5K & Kids Trick or Treat 1/4 mile Trot 2026
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- 1492 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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The John Theissen Children's Foundation Freaky 5K & Kids Trick or Treat 1/4 mile Trot 2026
Oct 25, 2026