The Alger Heights Halloween 5k is a volunteer led, neighborhood focused 5k fun run. We are a 'small town in a big city' event that seeks to include all individuals and support the betterment of our local community. From runners seeking their next PR to walkers in costumes all 5k participants are chip timed as the run through the scenic Alger Heights neighborhood during peak fall colors. We are excited to be back for 2026 with our 14th edition on Saturday October 31st and invite you to come run, jog, walk, or stroll in your best costume!
The 5k is just part of a greater neighborhood gathering. Like last year, we will be having a Community Costume Contest - NO RACE REGISTRATION NECESSARY - and we have added the Neighborhood Cheer Contest that is open to everyone living along the route, see below for more details.
To enter the Community Costume Contest, swing by the photo booth (next to registration) to have your picture taken. There will be prizes awarded at 11:30am for the Costume Contest for best individual under 18, best individual over 18, best group (2-3), and best group (4 more) costumes along with a prize for the best Neighborhood cheer section along the course
More details and announcements coming as we get closer to race day - be sure to follow us on Strava, Facebook, and Instagram.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at algerheights5k@gmail.com.
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
10:00
$30.00
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
10:00
$30.00
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Alger Heights Halloween 5k.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Braxton Lamey | 16:45.9 | |
| 🥈 | Brian Cavanaugh | 18:50.2 | |
| 🥉 | Seth Sytsma | 19:03.3 | |
| 4 | James Niemiec | 19:10.2 | |
| 5 | David Warners | 19:46.3 | |
| 6 | Tim Stoepker | 19:59.8 | |
| 7 | Ethan Schulert | 20:11 | |
| 8 | Stephanie Veldhouse | 20:13 | |
| 9 | Paul Dailey | 20:15.1 | |
| 10 | Matthew Williams | 20:19.4 | |
| 11 | Joe Snyder | 20:34.5 | |
| 12 | B. Teitsma | 20:36.3 | |
| 13 | Nick Eason | 20:51.8 | |
| 14 | Peter Klein | 21:03 | |
| 15 | Milo Kraegel | 21:36.9 | |
| 16 | Nate Tjapkes | 21:45.5 | |
| 17 | Jonathan Vanden Ende | 21:45.9 | |
| 18 | Asef Gvozden | 21:50.3 | |
| 19 | Darren Sacks | 22:04.9 | |
| 20 | Mike Dazy | 22:09.3 | |
| 21 | Andy Falk | 22:24.5 | |
| 22 | Madeline James | 22:26.5 | |
| 23 | Danielle Musto | 22:45.5 | |
| 24 | Thomas Mull | 22:46.7 | |
| 25 | Ryan Griess | 22:52.9 | |
| 26 | Scott West | 22:54.7 | |
| 27 | Ken DeBack | 22:59.6 | |
| 28 | Jack Lynch | 23:08.8 | |
| 29 | Austin Gracia | 23:19.1 | |
| 30 | Tarah Nicholson | 23:27.2 | |
| 31 | David Gebben | 23:31.8 | |
| 32 | JJ Zeilstra | 23:37.6 | |
| 33 | E. Knecht | 23:52.8 | |
| 34 | Rob Knecht | 23:53.3 | |
| 35 | Kaylee Sleeman | 24:06.1 | |
| 36 | Yang Feng Wildschut | 24:29.4 | |
| 37 | Ridge Tefft | 24:36.5 | |
| 38 | James Hulswit | 24:39.4 | |
| 39 | Jillisa Teitsma | 24:49.7 | |
| 40 | Adam Cesal | 24:53.8 | |
| 41 | John Pauley | 24:59.4 | |
| 42 | Paul Shade | 25:08.9 | |
| 43 | David Simon | 25:10.2 | |
| 44 | Joseph Kreiser | 25:15.4 | |
| 45 | Mark Williams | 25:24.2 | |
| 46 | Mark Jurries II | 25:31.9 | |
| 47 | Kyle Wigboldy | 25:38.2 | |
| 48 | Carolyn Muyskens | 25:43.2 | |
| 49 | Jill Hulswit | 25:46.3 | |
| 50 | Aaron Plattner | 25:51.3 |
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