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Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K

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Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026 – 01 Nov, 2026

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sell $25.00 – $40.00

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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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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20:10

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$40.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

11.1° / 22.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.2° / 20.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 59m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:54

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Bowling Green

Learn more about the host city, 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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Howl‑O‑Ween Hustle 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	C. Ladd	F	7	Bowling Green, KY	1:23
🥇	Brody Hunt	M	22	Morgantown, KY	20:18
🥈	D. Ladd	F	2	Bowling Green, KY	1:38
🥈	Hannah Gash	F	24	Louisville, KY	26:15
🥉	Gemma Bristow	F	39	Carrollton, MS	26:18
4	James Davis	M	56	Bowling Green, KY	26:25
5	Brett Kaminski	M	38	Ponte Vedra, FL	27:46
6	Jeff Whittinghill	M	62	Morgantown, KY	29:06
7	Nena Oramas	F	37	White House, TN	30:18
8	Carson Miller	M	21	Morgantown, KY	30:56
9	Carolyn Bruce	F	25	Glasgow, KY	36:34
10	Betty Ladd	F	39	Bowling Green, KY	36:40
11	Franklin Foster	M	74	Scottsville, KY	38:39
12	Gaye Foster	F	70	Scottsville, KY	38:39
13	Dewanda Byrd	F	58	Bowling Green, KY	50:52
14	Orion Strange	M	37	Bowling Green, KY	51:21
15	Marsha Thomas	F	40	Scottsville, KY	52:24
16	Courtney Thomas	F	31	Scottsville, KY	52:25
17	Michelle Brann	F	54	Clinton, KY	52:36
18	LaCassie Taylor	F	39	Bowling Green, KY	58:12
19	Michele Pheal	F	45	Bowling Green, KY	58:13
20	Pamela Carter	F	55	Bowling Green, KY	59:35
21	Regina Shanklin	F	52	Bowling Green, KY	59:37
24	Abby Eaton	F	28	Crestwood, KY	—
25	Lindsay Simpson	F	33	Crestwood, KY	—