The John Theissen Children's Foundation Freaky 5K & Kids Trick or Treat 1/4 mile Trot 2026
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
1492 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
1492 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY
Date and time
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
1492 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY
EVENT DATE:
Sunday, October 25th, 2026 Start Time: 8:00am (KIDS FUN RUN) Start Time: 8:30am (5K Run/Walk)
COURSE:- Same start and finish area as always!!!
"Flat and Fast" Start and Finish in TOH parking lot at 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh NY 11793
REGISTRATION:
Runners/Walkers $25 Pre-register postmarked by October 21, 2026 $30 Day of race 6:00AM to 8:00AM
Fun Run: 1/4 Mile Trick or Trot $10 for Children under 10
PACKET PICKUP
Day of event starting pick up and registration is at 6.30am at the start and finish area located behind 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to keep your bib# clearly visible on your FRONT torso, so it appears in the photos for accurate bib# tagging of the photos!
AWARDS:
Cash Prizes and Awards: Male and Female overall $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for Third. Top Overall Male and Female Masters $50 each Course Bonuses: $50 for the Top Male under 16 minutes and Top Female under 18 minutes Wheelchair Division: Top Overall. Age Group: Quality, large medals to the top five finishers in each of the following: 10 & under 11-13,14-16,17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 plus!
COSTUME AWARDS!
Dress up in your Halloween costume to win prizes awarded in three categories: adults 18 and older, children 9 and under & 10-17 years old.
AMMENITIES
Top quality, long sleeve shirts will be given to the first 700 registrants. Plenty of post-race refreshments will be provided.
RACE DIRECTOR
John Theissen This race is directed by a runner. It will be organized as a race should be; on time, on an accurate course, with quality awards and you won’t have to wait around all day for awards and raffle prizes. You can call 516-679-5098 for any questions as well as email john@jtcf.org
5K
402 m