WHAT IS THE EVL HALF, 5k, & Relay? The EVL Halloween Half, 5k, & Relay will be a fun filled Halloween-themed event on Saturday October 24, 2026. The event will feature a Half Marathon, 5k, and Half Marathon Relay. We encourage runners of all abilities to join us! All the EVL events begin and ends in the charming village of Ellicottville, NY. Running on the beautiful countryside roads of the Southern Tier WHEN? Saturday October 24, 2026 HOW? If you love running, wearing costumes, meeting other people, and having a great time, the EVL Half is for you! Participants are invited to run in costume and enjoy other Halloween related activities but this is by no means mandatory. Get started by registering so you can start thinking about finding a costume that won’t chafe. What do I get? Each runner that completes the 5k, Half Marathon, or Relay gets one of our awesome finisher’s medals, cool race t-shirt, race number, safe wave start, snack bag at the finish line to take with you, and a fun tim
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ellicottville, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
