👻 Haunted Jersey City 5K
Run the Waterfront. Face the Skyline. Arrive in Costume.
This isn’t just another 5K.
The Haunted Jersey City 5K takes over the Jersey City waterfront with stunning Manhattan skyline views, crisp October air, and runners dressed in everything from superheroes to skeletons.
🎃 Costumes are highly encouraged!
Go spooky. Go funny. Go creative. Go all out.
The more outrageous, the better.
We’ll be awarding prizes for:
👻 Best Overall Costume
🎃 Best Group Costume
🧟 Most Creative
Whether you’re chasing a personal record or jogging with friends in full Halloween gear, this flat and scenic waterfront course is built for fun and fast times.
Your registration includes:
⏱️ Professional chip timing
🏆 Awards for top finishers & age groups
🎶 High-energy race day atmosphere with music on the course
📸 FREE skyline photos
Register now and be part of Jersey City’s newest Halloween tradition.
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 5K Run/Walk
Type — Running
10:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Jersey City.
Learn more about the host city, Jersey City.
Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in Hudson County in the northeastern section of the state, across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City, and south of Hoboken. It is frequently referred to as New York’s “sixth borough”.
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