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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash | Other | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $10 | 100 |
| HomeFront 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 25, 202610:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
| HomeFront HALLOWEEN 5K Run | 5K | Oct 25, 202610:00 AM | $40$50 after Oct 18, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 18, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Princeton runs 31:22, about 10:06 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 33:11 and men in 28:31.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the Preschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
502 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (BEST Racing Systems) for HomeFront's Halloween Run, Walk, and Family Fun. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:10 or better, the top quarter in 26:23, and half the field in 31:22; the last tenth came in after 42:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:22 | 19:53 |
| 20-29 | 21:14 | 20:21 |
| 30-39 | 26:43 | 24:01 |
| 40-49 | 26:23 | 26:54 |
| 50-59 | 29:03 | 23:08 |
| 60-69 | 34:26 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 61 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 626 to 245 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:50 to 31:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 245 (-12%) | 31:22 | under 23:10 | 17:10 |
| 2024 | 280 (-12%) | 31:36 | under 24:00 | 18:08 |
| 2023 | 317 (-49%) | 32:50 | under 25:05 | 18:07 |
| 2021 | 626 | 32:50 | under 23:35 | 16:55 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:23, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, 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.
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 77°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.
What the organizers of HomeFront's Halloween Run, Walk, and Family Fun cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Registration will be available through onsite registration at Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up (Sat Oct 24, 10am-12pm at 502 Carnegie Center). If any spots remain open after that, day of registration will be available at 8:30am on Sunday, Oct…
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WHAT TYPE OF RACES ARE YOU HOLDING? Races include: 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk, Preschooler 100 Yard Pumpkin Dash. WHERE WILL THE EVENT BE HELD? We are excited for you to join us at our completely Halloween-themed, USTAF certified race course, at…
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We are excited for you to join us at our completely Halloween-themed, USTAF certified racecourse, at 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton. This is a flat, scenic, and fun racecourse (with live bands, and Halloween surprises along the route) with both a 1 mile and 5K route.