Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the inaugural Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K! 👻 Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join us on Halloween as we race through downtown Eerie, PA.
WHAT IS THE ERIE PLAYHOUSE GHOSTLIGHT HALLOWEEN 5K? 👻 💡
The Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K is a festive 5K run/walk hosted by the Erie Playhouse in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The course weaves through downtown Erie with runners, walkers, and volunteers alike dressed up in their Halloween finest.
Expect a high-energy 5K course packed with music provided by Millennium Sound, professional timing by Big White Trailer, and event photography captured by Joe Gallagher.
WHEN IS THE GHOSTLIGHT 5K? 📆
The race takes place on Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 AM, starting and finishing right outside the Erie Playhouse at 13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA.
CAN I DRESS UP? 👯
Runners, walkers, and volunteers are all encouraged to dress up! Show off your creative, spooky, or theatrical best for a chance to win costume prizes in the following categories:
Best Couple Best Group (3 or more) Best Kid Costume (Under 18) Best Adult (18 and Up) Best in Show
HOW MUCH DOES THE RACE COST? 💰
Register early to lock in the best rate!
Early Bird Tier: August 5 – August 31 - $35 Standard Tier: September 1 – September 30 - $40 Final/Race Day Tier: October 1 – October 31 - $45
Note: Participant incurs the RunSignup processing fees at checkout.
WHAT DO I GET WITH MY REGISTRATION? 🤨
All registered participants receive an official race shirt, swag bag, course photos, post-race refreshments, and admission to the vendor fair.
T-Shirt Sizes Available: TBD
You must register by October 17 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Registrations after October 17 are not guaranteed a shirt, and prices will not be discounted for missing the shirt deadline.
ARE THERE AWARDS FOR THE RACE? 🥇🥈🥉
Prizes will be awarded following the race for top performers:
Overall Winners: Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
Age Group Awards: Top finishers in the following age brackets:
14 & Under 15–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70 & Over
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
For questions or sponsorship inquiries, please send an email to Kate Thiem at kate.thiem@erieplayhouse.org.
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