The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ

Date
October 31, 2026
Location
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Venue
199 Challenger Road
Start Time
9:00 AM
Sunrise
7:25 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $75.00
Events
Half Marathon, 10K Race, 5K Race
Includes
T-Shirt
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The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K begins at 9:00 AM on October 31, 2026, in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, at 199 Challenger Road. Participants can choose from three distances: a half marathon, 10K, or 5K. Entry fees range from $50.00 to $75.00. A virtual participation option is available.

From the Race Organizer
Get your running costume on and run with the ghosts!!! A chip-timed race through beautiful Overpeck Park, Bergan County, on a mostly flat and paved surface with few turns and long straightaways that provide you with incredible views and a lake over a 3.27 mile loop that the HALF MARATHON athletes will complete 4 times and a 3.1 mile loop that 10K athletes will complete 2 times and 5K athletes will complete once....for maximum fan support! Leave your valuables with the race team at the start. Overpeck Park is stunning community park in the heart of Bergan County. Be prepared to experience this place for your first time or umpteenth time on a well marked and supported course. The race will include, water, Gatorade, and power gels, distributed at several points so that you can access these at approximately every mile. Multiple splits provided throughout to assure adherence to the course and provide you and your fans with real-time updates on your progress. Live online tracking so everyone can see your progress on the course and make sure that the Halloween spirit gets you to the finish line. Afterward, pick up your unique runner's jersey and finisher medal, partake in the bountiful morning grub, and celebrate in costume or not with a great awards ceremony. A great time to go the distance in a beautiful setting, perfect for your fall running regimen.

Course & Travel Notes

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 8.9 miles from the venue in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K takes place at 16 ft elevation with a 9:00 AM start time, which is after the 7:25 AM sunrise. In October, typical weather normals for the area include an average high of 67°F and average low of 48°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on approximately 34% of days.

⛰️ 16 ft elevation☀️ Typically 67°F / 48°F · 34% chance of rain✈️ LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ?

The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

Where is The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ held?

The NJ Halloween Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2026 — Ridgefield Park, NJ is held at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

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