Richmond Rocket Halloween 5K

OCT
26
2025
Join the Richmond Rocket Halloween 5K on October 26 at Silver Lake Park in Staten Island celebrating 20 years. Costume contest, kids dash and 2K walk for family fun while benefiting scholarships and a summer camp for kids with cancer.
Sun 26 Oct 2025
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Richmond Rocket Halloween 5k takes place on October 26, 2025 in Staten Island, New York. The course runs through Silver Lake Park near Victory Blvd and Silver Park Road. The event marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes categories for runners and walkers, with a special youth category for participants 18 and under.

Distances and features

  • 5 km
  • Kids Dash (free for children 12 and under)
  • 2 km walk

Participants receive a custom event t-shirt while supplies last. The event includes a costume contest with prizes, raffle prizes, and awards for top finishers in age groups. Registration fees listed in the event information are $30 for adults and $20 for participants 18 and under through October 25; fees increase to $40 for adults and $30 for participants 18 and under on race day.

Beneficiaries of the event are the Richmond Rockets Scholarship Fund and Sunrise Day Camp. The scholarship fund awards two to three $1,000 scholarships each year to Staten Island high school seniors who are on track teams, based on academics, community service, and an essay. Sunrise Day Camp is a full-summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, provided free of charge from facilities on the grounds of Staten Island Academy; it serves over 150 children annually from Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and nearby New Jersey. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

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