Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Fair Lawn, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $15
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spooktacular 5K | 5K | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 25, 202610:00 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Spooktacular 5K: $35 until Oct 25.
- Fun Run: $15 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the Spooktacular 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
18-00 Radburn Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% 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.
Race details
- Where
- 18-00 Radburn Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 18-00 Radburn Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.
From the organizers
Join the Ultimate Halloween Dash! 🎃🏃♂️
Get ready to run, walk, or fly through the streets of Fair Lawn! The Radburn PTA is hosting its annual Halloween 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, October 25th. Hit the pavement on our lightning-fast, USATF-certified 5K course starting at 9:00 AM, or join the spooky Fun Run right after.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so bring your ghost gear, superhero capes, or witch hats! The finish line is just the beginning of the fun. Stick around for our post-race celebration featuring a live DJ and a prize ceremony for the fastest ghouls and goblins in every age group. Don't miss out—register today and join the fun!
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