Halloween Eve 5K - Vandalia
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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5K : Vandalia
The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5K is scheduled for 10/30/2026 in Vandalia, Illinois, with The Copper Penny as event location (125 S 4th St, Vandalia, IL 62471). The event is presented as part of the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series.
Runners and walkers start and finish at The Copper Penny and follow a 5K route that winds through the center of Vandalia. The route is described as clean and safe and takes place in twilight conditions with typical seasonal features such as cool fall air and porch lights along the course.
Every registration includes a Fayette County specific finisher medal, a runner cup for a post race celebration, the Fayette County stamp for the Illinois Adventure Series, and entry into the Copper Penny post run gathering. Costumes are encouraged but not required; participants may choose to wear themed attire or normal running clothes.
The event emphasizes local community and Fayette County participation and highlights a night run atmosphere tied to Halloween Eve. The listing identifies the single race distance as a 5K and locates the start/finish at The Copper Penny in Vandalia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
