Emmaus Halloween Parade 5K Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Emmaus, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $35.50 · goes up to $45.50 on Oct 13, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20266:30 PM | $35.50$45.50 after Oct 13, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45.50 on Oct 13, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35.50 until Oct 12, then $45.50 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35.50, entry is about 18 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
849 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
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 (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Emmaus Halloween Parade 5K Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Emmaus Halloween Parade 5K Race?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:37 or better, the top quarter in 24:41, and half the field in 29:14; the last tenth came in after 36:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:19 | 18:51 |
| 20-29 | 26:34 | 16:13 |
| 30-39 | 22:55 | 18:43 |
| 40-49 | 22:40 | 19:57 |
| 50-59 | 33:52 | 22:37 |
| 60-69 | 33:04 | 26:32 |
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 78 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Emmaus Halloween Parade 5K Race 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 298 to 531 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:37 to 29:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 531 (+12%) | 29:14 | under 21:37 | 15:12 |
| 2024 | 476 (+22%) | 29:11 | under 21:55 | 14:48 |
| 2023 | 391 (+22%) | 30:01 | under 22:19 | 15:09 |
| 2022 | 321 (+8%) | 28:58 | under 21:51 | 14:46 |
| 2021 | 298 | 29:37 | under 21:53 | 15:17 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:41, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 9 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 45°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 849 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 17, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Emmaus Halloween Parade 5K Race?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35.50 before processing fees, and rises to $45.50 on Oct 13, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $35.50, entry is about 18 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 531 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 29:14 and the winner ran 15:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:41, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 849 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
From the organizers
Join us for the Halloween in Emmaus 5K Race which benefits the Emmaus Parks system and the Emmaus Halloween Parade. Runners are encouraged to run in a Costume. The race starts at 6:30PM. (The annual Halloween Parade starts at 7:00PM.)
Prizes will be awarded for the fastest times but also the best costumes. Check the Halloween in Emmaus 5K Facebook Page for an updated list of costume contests.
Race starts on 9th St at the intersection of 9th and Green St and Finishes at Triangle Park.
Shirt size is ONLY guaranteed if you sign-up before October 2nd.
Course Map: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2449689181840599&set=pb.100064858538091.-2207520000
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