The Haunted Hustle for HOPE 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New York, New York
- Entry fee
- From $60
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunted Hustle for HOPE 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $60 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:23 and men in 31:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the The Haunted Hustle for HOPE 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Riverside Dr. and W 82nd St, New York, NY 10024
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 24 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 76°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
- Riverside Dr. and W 82nd St, New York, NY 10024Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 140 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Haunted Hustle for HOPE?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $60, entry is about 100 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Riverside Dr. and W 82nd St, New York, NY 10024.
From the organizers
Join us for the Haunted Hustle for HOPE, a Halloween-themed 5K Run/Walk benefiting The HOPE Program. Lace up and dress up for a fun morning at Riverside Park featuring prizes for top finishers and a costume contest, all while supporting New Yorkers building careers in the green economy. Early bird registration is available now.