Haunted 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (42) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Akron, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 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
- 10K: $45 until Oct 17.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Pennsylvania ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Pennsylvania runs 58:56, about 9:29 a mile, based on 68 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:02:31 and men in 55:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
221 N 11th St, Akron, PA 17501
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 (US Road Running Timer) for Haunted 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (42). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Haunted 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (42)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:58 or better, the top quarter in 26:21, and half the field in 31:31; the last tenth came in after 49:00.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:27 or better, the top quarter in 54:57, and half the field in 1:00:06; the last tenth came in after 1:07:22.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 180 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Haunted 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (42) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 5 to 10 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:03 to 31:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 (+100%) | 31:31 | under 22:58 | 18:59 |
| 2024 | 5 | 40:03 | under 37:42 | 36:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 74°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
- 221 N 11th St, Akron, PA 17501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 510 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted 5K & 10K at Akron, PA (42)?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 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 Pennsylvania?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Pennsylvania ($45).
- 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 10 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 31:31 and the winner ran 18:59.
- Where does it start?
- 221 N 11th St, Akron, PA 17501.
From the organizers
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