Mother of Mercy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5K
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Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5K Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
The event takes place on October 31, 2026, at White Oak Park in McKeesport, Pennsylvania (3 Muse Ln). It is presented by Mother of Mercy Academy to support students and future school programs and is described as an inaugural community event. The course is an all-road route through White Oak Park and the event will proceed rain or shine.
Distances:
- 5K walk/run
- 1 Mile kids fun run, recommended for ages 12 and under
Features listed for the event include chip timing provided by Miles of Smiles Timing Service, awards with a $50 gift card for the top male and female finisher, and medals for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups will be determined closer to race day.
On-site activities and services include music, photo opportunities, a costume contest, kids crafts, face painting, DonutNV food truck, and post race refreshments.
Fees and merchandise details from the organizer: 5K registration fee is $30, kids 1 mile fee is $20, a T-shirt only option costs $10 ($12 for 2XL), and a hoodie add-on costs $35 as a pre-order item. Family 4-pack pricing applies automatically when registering 3 to 4 participants in the same transaction. Best price and guaranteed T-shirts have registration deadlines noted by the organizer, and some items are only guaranteed if ordered by mid October. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
