Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K
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Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Run
The Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Run takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Deep Run Park in Richmond, VA. The event offers multiple entry types for adults and a separate run for children.
Distances and main events:
- 5K (3.1 miles) - chip timed for runners
- 1 mile Kids Run for ages 12 and under
The event includes a Race Festival with a costume parade and contest, games, a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, and Kona Ice. Registered 5K participants receive a race t-shirt when they register by October 8 to guarantee size. Runners receive chip timing on a certified course and there are top finisher prizes and awards; a themed finisher prize is noted for participants.
Registration options listed include in-person runners, walkers, a virtual run or walk, and a kids run. Standard registration prices are $30 for runners, walkers, and virtual entries, and $20 for the kids run. Walk-up registration fees are higher and early packet pick-up is available on the Friday before the event at Fleet Feet Short Pump. Proceeds support children with rare and chronic medical conditions and the mission of Better2gether RVA to assist families of medically complex children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
