Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K

Name: Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026 – 01 Nov, 2026

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sell $25 – $40

About the Event

Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fun at the Halloween 5K at Michael Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, KY! Dress up in your best costume and join runners, walkers, families, and ghouls of all ages for a festive morning on the trails. The course winds through the beautiful park, offering a perfect blend of fall scenery and Halloween spirit.

Prizes will be awarded for top finishers as well as best costumes, so bring your creativity along with your running shoes! Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or just out for some Halloween fun, this event is perfect for all ages and experience levels.

After the race, stick around for post-race treats, music, and a frightfully good time with the Bowling Green running community.

Highlights:

Scenic 5K course at Michael Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, KY
Costume contest with fun prizes
Family-friendly, stroller and walker welcome
Post-race celebration with treats and music

Proceeds from this event will be donated to Bowling Green FOP Lodge #13 Shop With A Cop program.

Lace up, light up, and let’s make this a Halloween to remember

If you would like to be one of our sponsors please reach out to Openroadracemanagement@gmail.com for proper forms.

Races Offered

1k Kids Run

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$0.00

5k Run/Walk

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$30.00

5K Virtual

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$25.00

10K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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20:10

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bowling Green.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 9.6° / 21.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.6 /

water_drop 69.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.5° / 22.4°

wb_sunny 9.6° / 21.0°

air 9.6 km/h

water_drop 69.6%

About Bowling Green

Bowling Green is the third-largest city in Kentucky, with nearly 60,000 residents. Bowling Green is the hub of activity in the Caves and Lakes region.

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Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K

About the Event

Prizes will be awarded for top finishers as well as best costumes, so bring your creativity along with your running shoes! Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or just out for some Halloween fun, this event is perfect for all ages and experience levels.

After the race, stick around for post-race treats, music, and a frightfully good time with the Bowling Green running community.

Highlights:

Scenic 5K course at Michael Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, KYCostume contest with fun prizesFamily-friendly, stroller and walker welcomePost-race celebration with treats and music

Proceeds from this event will be donated to Bowling Green FOP Lodge #13 Shop With A Cop program.

Lace up, light up, and let’s make this a Halloween to remember

If you would like to be one of our sponsors please reach out to Openroadracemanagement@gmail.com for proper forms.

Races Offered

1k Kids Run

5k Run/Walk

5K Virtual

10K

Weather Overview

About Bowling Green

Hotels & Places to Stay

Nearby Races

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Michael…

Snow Flurry Scurry 5K

Share The Love 5K Run/Walk

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Scenic 5K course at Michael Buchanon Park in Bowling Green, KY
Costume contest with fun prizes
Family-friendly, stroller and walker welcome
Post-race celebration with treats and music