Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Timed Halloween Run · Non-Timed Halloween 2K Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for a night time run/walk & prove Witches live in the Woods! Take a photo of a witch with your phone for a chance to WIN prizes! Entry includes:
* Finisher Medals for FIRST 200 to sign up!
* Night time race through the trees & along the roads of the Fairgrounds at night! Please bring flashlights or headlamps.
* FREE entry ($5 value) io the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market - Sanderson Sisters of "Hocus Pocus" perform. Shopping, Live music, food, craft drinks, trick or treating & costume contests.
* Awards for Top Overall & Top 3 Finishers in each age group
* "Best Costume" Prizes. Strollers are welcome! Kids Under 3 are free.
Timeline:
4:30-5:30p - Sign-in/Registration
5:00-9:00p Market begins in Industrial Bldg
5:30-8:00p - Hay rides on south end of Market
5:40 pm - Costume Contests & National Anthem
6:00 pm - Race starts.
After the Race: Race Awards & Enjoy the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market
6:30-7:30 pm - Sanderson Sisters at Market!
7:30 pm - Sanderson Sisters perform!
Cost: 5K: $30 for adults, Non-timed 2K & Kids 3-12: $20. Under 3 are free. Shirts extra $16 thru Oct. 19th. A limited number of shirts may be available after the race.
Packet Pickup/Registration is at 5:15 pm at the event.
Please note: No refunds will be given due to weather or for any other reason. You also can NOT transfer your registration after October 1st. If you do not pick up your shirt at the event, unclaimed shirts will be sold after the run. If you have any questions, please contact Tim@yourhometownevents.com
Questions? Email me at tfealy@sbcglobal.net
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
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lowell, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Crown Point, IN
Population
34,042
as of 2023
Elevation
717 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Central 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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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
- Date
- October 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings?
- Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings is a running race held in Crown Point, Indiana on October 30, 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 Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings?
- Friday, October 30, 2026 in Crown Point, Indiana at Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
Oct 30, 2026