The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5K
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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5K
The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5K takes place on October 30, 2026 in Vandalia, Illinois. The event is part of the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series and uses The Copper Penny at 125 S 4th St as the start and finish location.
Runners and walkers follow a clean, safe 5K route that winds through the heart of Vandalia. The event is a twilight, Friday-night run with seasonal Halloween atmosphere and local porch lights along the course. The route is described as suitable for both runners and walkers and finishes back at The Copper Penny for a post-run gathering.
Every registration includes a Fayette County specific glow-in-the-dark finisher medal, a runner cup, and a Fayette County stamp for the Illinois Adventure Series. Registrants also receive entry into the Copper Penny post-run gathering. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
The listed registration fee is $35, with a price increase scheduled after September 1, 2026. The event description emphasizes community and the local setting in Fayette County without specifying competitive categories or awards beyond the finisher items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
