NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K
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NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K
The NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K takes place on October 25, 2026, on Governors Island (Colonels Row) in New York, NY. The course is one full loop around the island and is USATF certified. Entry includes a ferry ride for the runner and guests, an official race tech shirt, race entry, and post-race refreshments including Halloween candy and fruit.
A Festival Area near the ferry terminal houses bib and shirt pick-up, bag check, portable bathrooms, and the start and finish. NYCRUNS uses pace-based start corrals assigned by letter (AA through F); corral assignment appears on the bib. Bib mailing is available free to active NYCRUNS members or for purchase for non-members; mailed bibs require registration at least 20 days before the event and a U.S. mailing address. If a bib is not mailed, it must be picked up on race morning with a QR code provided the week of the race.
On-course amenities include water and electrolyte fluids; finish-area refreshments include bagels and other items. Photos are provided, with one eligible free download per participant; discounted photo packages may be pre-purchased. Awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers overall by gun time, plus age-group awards by net time across specified age brackets. Handcycle and wheelchair athletes are not advised due to the number of turns. Standard event policies apply, including no strollers or dogs and enforced time limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
