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Haunted Jersey City 5K

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026

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sell $25.00

About the Event

👻 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.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K Run/Walk

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Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Jersey City.

thermostat Temperature

9.7° / 19.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.1° / 17.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:08

nightlight Sunset

18:14

About Jersey City

Learn more about the host city, Jersey City.

Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in Hudson County in the northeastern section of the state, across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City, and south of Hoboken. It is frequently referred to as New York’s “sixth borough”.