Don't miss your chance to be a part of the inaugural Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K! 👻 Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join us on Halloween as we race through downtown Eerie, PA. WHAT IS THE ERIE PLAYHOUSE GHOSTLIGHT HALLOWEEN 5K? 👻 💡 The Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K is a festive 5K run/walk hosted by the Erie Playhouse in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The course weaves through downtown Erie with runners, walkers, and volunteers alike dressed up in their Halloween finest. Expect a high-energy 5K course packed with music provided by Millennium Sound, professional timing by Big White Trailer, and event photography captured by Joe Gallagher. WHEN IS THE GHOSTLIGHT 5K? 📆 The race takes place on Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 AM, starting and finishing right outside the Erie Playhouse at 13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA. CAN I DRESS UP? 👯 Runners, walkers, and volunteers are all encouraged to dress up! Show off your creative, spooky, or theatrical best for a chance to win costume prizes in the following categories: Best Couple Best Group (3 or more) Best Kid Costume (Under 18) Best Adult (18 and Up) Best in Show HOW MUCH DOES THE RACE COST? 💰 Register early to lock in the best rate! Early Bird Tier: August 5 – August 31 - $35 Standard Tier: September 1 – September 30 - $40 Final/Race Day Tier: October 1 – October 31 - $45 Note: Participant incurs the RunSignup processing fees at checkout. WHAT DO I GET WITH MY REGISTRATION? 🤨 All registered participants receive an official race shirt, swag bag, course photos, post-race refreshments, and admission to the vendor fair. T-Shirt Sizes Available: TBD You must register by October 17 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Registrations after October 17 are not guaranteed a shirt, and prices will not be discounted for missing the shirt deadline. ARE THERE AWARDS FOR THE RACE? 🥇🥈🥉 Prizes will be awarded following the race for top performers: Overall Winners: Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female Age Group Awards: Top finishers in the following age brackets: 14 & Under 15–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70 & Over DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? For questions or sponsorship inquiries, please send an email to Kate Thiem at kate.thiem@erieplayhouse.org .
Course & Travel Notes
You'll be heading to Erie, Pennsylvania on October 31st for the Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K, which kicks off at 9:00 AM—and don't worry, you'll have plenty of daylight since sunrise is at 7:52 AM. The venue sits at 682 feet elevation, so nothing too extreme to worry about. Flying in? Erie International Tom Ridge Field is just 5.5 miles away, making it super convenient to get there. Pack layers and bring a rain jacket, since October in Erie typically sees highs around 62°F, lows near 46°F, and about half the days get some rain.
⛰️ 682 ft elevation☀️ Typically 62°F / 46°F · 46% chance of rain✈️ Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) — 5.5 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Erie, PA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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When is Eerie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K 2026 — Erie, PA?
Eerie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K 2026 — Erie, PA takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Where is Eerie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K 2026 — Erie, PA held?
Eerie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K 2026 — Erie, PA is held at 13 W. 10th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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