The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Ridgefield Park, NJ, with entry fees from $50 to $75.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get your running costume on and run with the ghosts!!! A chip-timed race through beautiful Overpeck Park, Bergan County, on a mostly flat and paved surface with few turns and long straightaways that provide you with incredible views and a lake over a 3.27 mile loop that the HALF MARATHON athletes will complete 4 times and a 3.1 mile loop that 10K athletes will complete 2 times and 5K athletes will complete once....for maximum fan support!
Leave your valuables with the race team at the start. Overpeck Park is stunning community park in the heart of Bergan County. Be prepared to experience this place for your first time or umpteenth time on a well marked and supported course. The race will include, water, Gatorade, and power gels, distributed at several points so that you can access these at approximately every mile. Multiple splits provided throughout to assure adherence to the course and provide you and your fans with real-time updates on your progress. Live online tracking so everyone can see your progress on the course and make sure that the Halloween spirit gets you to the finish line. Afterward, pick up your unique runner's jersey and finisher medal, partake in the bountiful morning grub, and celebrate in costume or not with a great awards ceremony. A great time to go the distance in a beautiful setting, perfect for your fall running regimen.
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
61°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Teterboro Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ridgefield Park, NJ
Population
13,167
as of 2023
City Elevation
78 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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64
Days to train
- Race
- The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Oct 31, 2026