Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit 5K & 2.5K Run
About this race
Show Your Panther Spirit—Halloween Style!
The Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit Run takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Elizabethtown High School Panther Stadium. The event features a timed 5K Run/Walk and a free Kids’ 2.5K Fun Run/Walk.
Both races begin at 8:30 a.m.
The course features a 2.5K loop around the EHS campus. Kids will complete one lap, while 5K participants will complete two. Whether you are a hardcore runner, friends enjoying a morning walk, or simply trying to outrun the ghosts and goblins, everyone is invited to join the fun.
Costumes are strongly encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite superhero, movie character, monster, Panther fan, or anything else your imagination can create. Just make sure your costume allows you to safely run, walk, and see the course.
5K Registration
Registration for the timed 5K is $35 through October 23 and $40 on race day. Applicable RunSignUp processing fees will be added at checkout.
Participants registered by October 4 will receive a Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit Run shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed after the deadline.
5K registration also includes:Official race bib
Professional race timing
Posted results
Post-race water
Light refreshments
A fun Halloween morning filled with Panther spirit
Free Kids’ 2.5K Fun Run/Walk
Children ages 12 and under may participate in the Kids’ 2.5K Fun Run/Walk for free. Registration is required.
Every child who finishes will receive a special Halloween candy bag. A responsible adult must remain onsite for every child participant.
Race shirts and finisher medals are not included with the free kids’ event.
Awards and Costume Contest
Awards will be presented at approximately 9:15 a.m. at the 50-yard line.
Awards will be given to:
Overall Male 5K Winner
Overall Female 5K Winner
Best Individual Costume
Best Group or Family Costume
Best Kids’ Costume
There will not be age-group awards or finisher medals, but there will be plenty of Panther pride and Halloween fun.
Race-Day Schedule
7:00–8:15 a.m.
Packet pickup and race-day registration at EHS Panther Stadium
8:30 a.m.
5K and Kids’ 2.5K begin
9:15 a.m.
Race and costume awards at the 50-yard line
Parking
Participant parking will be available at Memorial Methodist Church. Vehicles should enter the parking area from North Miles Street.
Event Policies
Walkers, strollers, leashed dogs, and headphones are permitted. Walkers and participants using strollers are asked to begin toward the back of the starting area.
Bicycles, scooters, skates, skateboards, and similar devices are not permitted.
Costumes may not include realistic weapons, sharp objects, or anything that could create a safety hazard.
The event will be held rain or shine. It may be delayed, modified, or canceled if lightning, severe weather, or other dangerous conditions threaten participant safety. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Should the event be canceled, registration fees will be treated as donations to the EHS Panther Cheer Boosters.
Support Panther Cheer
Proceeds from the Panther Cheer Halloween Spirit Run support the EHS Panther Cheer Boosters.
Even those who cannot participate can help support the program by making a donation through the Donate Tab at the top of the page..
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Running
Halloween Spirit 5K
Halloween Spirit Kids 2.5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Elizabethtown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 8:00 AM and sets at 6:54 PM local time (EDT) in Elizabethtown on October 24, 2026 — 10h 53m of daylight.
Course
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