Halloween Haunting
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About the race
The Halloween Haunting is a family-oriented running event held in Springbank Park at Stone Cottage off Commissioners Road on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Courses are contained within Springbank Park and follow the paved pathway system along the river. All courses are well marked and marshalled and are described as safe for families.
Distances
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 2.3 km
- Kiddy Trot approximately 250 m
The certified 5k loop is rolling terrain; the 5k uses one loop and the 10k uses two loops. The 2.3k follows the west loop and avoids the Dam Hill parking area. The Kiddy Trot shares the same finish as the 5k and 10k and includes a mild uphill stretch.
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes; prizes are awarded for the best costumes and runners must wear their costume to be eligible. Finishers medals are awarded for the 10k, 5k and 2.3k. Souvenir race items are provided to the first 225 registrants in the 5k and 10k. Brooks Running Canada will have a race-day presence with product and age-category prizes.
All pledges from the event support the London Track 3 Ski School, a volunteer-run non-profit that provides downhill ski programs and equipment for people with developmental, physical, visual and hearing challenges. Pledge incentives include entry and gift-card rewards for specified pledge amounts when submitted on race day. Late registration and race kit pick-up are available at SoleScience on the days prior to the event and on race day. Washrooms are available in the park and light refreshments are provided after the races. Draw prizes require presence to win; unclaimed awards are held at SoleScience until November 24. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
