Haunted Jersey City 5K
About this race
👻 Haunted Jersey City 5K
Run the Waterfront. Face the Skyline. Arrive in Costume.
This isn’t just another 5K.
The Haunted Jersey City 5K takes over the Jersey City waterfront with stunning Manhattan skyline views, crisp October air, and runners dressed in everything from superheroes to skeletons.
🎃 Costumes are highly encouraged!
Go spooky. Go funny. Go creative. Go all out.
The more outrageous, the better.
We’ll be awarding prizes for:
👻 Best Overall Costume
🎃 Best Group Costume
🧟 Most Creative
Whether you’re chasing a personal record or jogging with friends in full Halloween gear, this flat and scenic waterfront course is built for fun and fast times.
Your registration includes:
⏱️ Professional chip timing
🏆 Awards for top finishers & age groups
🎶 High-energy race day atmosphere with music on the course
📸 FREE skyline photos
Register now and be part of Jersey City’s newest Halloween tradition.
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Jersey City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 5:53 PM local time (EDT) in Jersey City on October 31, 2026 — 10h 28m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Jersey City
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Jersey City 5K Races 21 races
- 10K Run Events in Jersey City 7 races
- Jersey City Half Marathons 7 races
- Marathons in Jersey City 2 races
- Jersey City Running Calendar 2026 28 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 29 Jersey City events
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