Bring the whole family for fun at the Halloween Hustle 5K, 8K Run/Walk and Fun Run!    

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2026.  Our event will be hosted from the Thomas Welch Activity Center inside Lake St Clair Metropark with a start/finish line right outside the building!

Runners and walkers have come to make the Halloween Hustle a tradition! Come celebrate the holiday with family and friends as you run, jog or walk your way to the finish line.  We have a distance for goblins of all ages including 8K, 5K and a fun run (approx .5 mile).  

 
**EARLY PACKET PICK UP THURSDAY OCTOBER 22nd AT HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD 2:00 - 6:30 PM

2026 RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:45  AM Onsite Registration and Packet Pick-up open at TWAC 

7:45-8:45 AM Costume Contest Participants visit photo booth for official entry into the contest

8:55  AM  Costume Contest winners announced in front of the stage (contestants please assemble at 8:45 AM)

9:00  AM  Fun Run (kids and adults, distance is approximately .5 mile)

9:30 AM Start of the 5K and 8K Run/Walk10:40 AM Top 5K and 8K Award Winners announced

All participants will receive:

- NEW DESIGN - FULLY SUBLIMATED Long sleeve tech shirt.  Watch for design reveal!

- NEW GLOW IN THE DARK Finisher medal.  Watch for design reveal!

- Chip timing

- Photos

- After race refreshments

 
Awards to Top Male and Female in each age group:  
0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Don't forget to wear your best Halloween attire for the costume contest!  Check out the costume categories if you need inspiration.

COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES 

• Most Creative, 2 award divisions:  up to 15 yrs & 16  yrs and over

• Best Crazy Hair 

• Best Group (2 or more members)

Friendly dogs and strollers are welcome!  

Charity partner Maggie's Wigs for Kids

Register early for best pricing, Family or Groups of 4 or more will receive discount pricing of $5 off each registrant!!