Halloween Hustle 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Conway, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 815 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 800.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $70 | – |
| Halloween Hustle Challenge | 10 Mile | Oct 3, 20267:00 AM | $160 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $55 | 800 |
| Monster Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $70 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $55 | 22 |
| Virtual Halloween Hustle ChallengeVirtual | 10 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $160 | – |
| Virtual Monster MileVirtual | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:30 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
- 10K: $70 until Oct 3.
- Halloween Hustle Challenge: $160 until Oct 3.
- 5K: $55 until Oct 3.
- Monster Mile: $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2 Elm St, Conway, SC 29526
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 (2 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (SVE Timing East) for Halloween Hustle. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Halloween Hustle?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:55 or better, the top quarter in 31:56, and half the field in 39:21; the last tenth came in after 54:15.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:19 or better, the top quarter in 55:39, and half the field in 1:05:14; the last tenth came in after 1:25:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:43 | 24:06 |
| 20-29 | 22:40 | 22:20 |
| 30-39 | 24:54 | 21:51 |
| 40-49 | 26:07 | 23:15 |
| 50-59 | 26:14 | 22:40 |
| 60-69 | 28:11 | 25:16 |
| 70+ | 37:42 | 40:08 |
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 44 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Halloween Hustle 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 552 to 815 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:30 to 39:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 815 (+48%) | 39:21 | under 26:55 | 16:41 |
| 2024 | 552 | 39:30 | under 27:31 | 18:36 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:56, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for South Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 55:39, against 54:45 in a typical South Carolina 10K, so times here are about average.
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 3 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 85°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
- 2 Elm St, Conway, SC 29526Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- Quarter Zip
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 10 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Halloween Hustle?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 10 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 815 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 39:21 and the winner ran 16:41.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 815 runners finished the 5K in 2025, close to this year's cap of 800, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:56, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 2 Elm St, Conway, SC 29526.
From the organizers
COME JOIN THE RUN IT'S #1 IN SEASONAL FUN
Join us in Conway, South Carolina on October 3rd for the annual Halloween Hustle. Conway is known for rolling out the red carpet and welcoming visitors to its festive streets all decked out for different holidays and during the month of October their name is officially changed to The City of Halloween. You will run through the city of haunts on the certified 10K and 5K course that will finish along the beautiful and festive Riverwalk.
Come for the RUN but stay for the FUN! We will be serving up our Carolina BBQ, Mac & Cheese and Toasted Bread at the finish line along with a fully stocked beer garden.