CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Pittsgrove, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Mile Walk | 8K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 8K Run | 8K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk | Other | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1.5 Mile Walk and 5K Run and Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk: $30 until Oct 17.
- 8K Run: $40 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 25 percent below a typical 8K in New Jersey, which costs $40 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the 1.5 Mile Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:19 or better, the top quarter in 25:12, and half the field in 29:46; the last tenth came in after 43:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:04 | 22:52 |
| 20-29 | 29:38 | 22:27 |
| 30-39 | 29:49 | 24:28 |
| 40-49 | 25:35 | 23:42 |
| 50-59 | 34:40 | 24:46 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 46 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 84 to 123 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:51 to 29:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 (+339%) | 29:46 | under 23:19 | 18:26 |
| 2024 | 28 (-54%) | 30:01 | under 25:38 | 20:25 |
| 2023 | 61 (-19%) | 30:59 | under 25:42 | 17:14 |
| 2022 | 75 (-11%) | 30:10 | under 24:28 | 19:39 |
| 2021 | 84 | 31:51 | under 24:56 | 17:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:12, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt (optional)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 8K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is CompleteCare Foundation Halloween Bone Run & Walk?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $30, entry is about 25 percent below a typical 8K in New Jersey, which costs $40 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 8K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 123 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 29:46 and the winner ran 18:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:12, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318.
From the organizers
New Look, Same Great Classic Race
The Bone Run & Walk has been a South Jersey staple for decades and the CompleteCare Foundation is bringing you the best version yet! A family (and pet) friendly event to kick off Halloween featuring a costume contest, cash prizes, and more.
NEW Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk. This option is open to four-legged friends accompanied by 2 legged guides. Dogs must be leashed on no longer than a 6ft lead and able to maintain a calm disposition for the entirety of the event. A portion of the proceeds and donations for this event will support the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter. Each finisher will receive a Howl-O-Ween pet swag item.