Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $5 · goes up to $45 on Oct 17, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5k Paw-ticipant (includes those previously registered who are adding their canine) | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $5 | – |
| Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk (No Canine) | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk (w/1Canine Paw-ticipant) | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $45$55 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk (w/2 Canine Paw-ticipant) | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2025 Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk: $45 until Oct 16.
- 5k Paw-ticipant (includes those previously registered who are adding their canine): $5 until Oct 16, then $5 until Oct 17.
- Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk (No Canine): $40 until Oct 16, then $45 until Oct 17.
- Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk (w/1Canine Paw-ticipant): $45 until Oct 16, then $55 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Hampshire runs 34:06, about 10:59 a mile, based on 70 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:56 and men in 31:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 2025 Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Delta Dental Stadium, Manchester, NH 03101
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 (3 years)2025 Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk
5k Paw-ticipant (includes those previously registered who are adding their canine)
Aggregated from official results (North Star Timing) for Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH?
At the 2025 2025 Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:38 or better, the top quarter in 32:08, and half the field in 41:33; the last tenth came in after 1:03:33.
At the 2025 5k Paw-ticipant (includes those previously registered who are adding their canine), the fastest tenth finished in 30:27 or better, the top quarter in 37:39, and half the field in 52:13; the last tenth came in after 1:04:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:08 | 23:48 |
| 20-29 | 26:08 | 28:12 |
| 30-39 | 25:46 | 21:44 |
| 40-49 | 32:13 | 26:43 |
| 50-59 | 33:38 | 26:02 |
| 60-69 | 34:06 | 37:01 |
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 37 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 278 to 308 finishers, and the median time dropped from 45:13 to 41:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 308 (+33%) | 41:33 | under 27:38 | 19:29 |
| 2023 | 231 (-17%) | 41:27 | under 26:56 | 19:13 |
| 2022 | 278 | 45:13 | under 25:38 | 17:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New Hampshire 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:08, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
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 44°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 72°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
- Delta Dental Stadium, Manchester, NH 03101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 190 feet
- 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 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 17, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
- 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, 308 runners finished the 2025 Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 41:33 and the winner ran 19:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:08, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Delta Dental Stadium, Manchester, NH 03101.
From the organizers
The Howl-O-Ween 5k Run/Walk is a dog-friendly, run/walk that benefits the Animal Rescue League of NH. This is a great opportunity to get out and be active with the whole family including your dog(s).
Run or walk on Saturday, October 17th, rain or shine (with or without your canine companion)
We encourage you to get into the spirit and wear your favorite Halloween costume.
Consider forming a team
Post-race refreshments provided
Prizes
Registration->Imp. Note All Race Registration until Tues. 10/13/26 should be done here: Classy.Org
Adults: $40 ($45 Registration on Race Day)
Young Adult (13-17): $30 ($35 Registration on Race Day)
Child (12 & Under): $20 ($25 Registration on Race Day)
Paw-ticipant (Dogs): $5