Hocus Pocus 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings - Non-Timed Halloween 2K Walk
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Distance
1.2 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The "Witches in the Woods 5K" has a NEW name and added Hocus Pocus fun! Along with witches and ghouls on the course, the Sanderson Sisters are flying into town to add their own spooky fun! 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
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Crown Point, IN, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Crown Point, IN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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