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The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Vandalia, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 30 Oct, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $45.00

About the Event

Step into Halloween weekend with a Friday‑night run through historic Vandalia as the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series brings its Halloween Eve 5K to The Copper Penny. This twilight event blends small‑town charm, spooky season energy, and the warm glow of one of Vandalia’s favorite local spots.

Runners and walkers will start and finish at The Copper Penny, heading out on a clean, safe 5K route that winds through the heart of Vandalia. Expect crisp fall air, porch lights flickering on, and just enough Halloween atmosphere to set the tone for the weekend.

Every registration includes:

A county‑specific finisher medal designed for Fayette County
A Spirits Run shirt featuring this event’s Halloween Eve theme
A runner cup for your post‑race celebration
Your Fayette County stamp for the Illinois Adventure Series
Entry into the Copper Penny post‑run gathering
Costumes are encouraged but not required—whether you show up as a ghost, a ghoul, or just yourself, you’ll be part of a festive night run that kicks off Halloween in true Spirits Run style.

Join us for a fun, spirited evening as we celebrate Fayette County, local community, and the magic of Halloween Eve at The Copper Penny.

Races Offered

The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Oct 30, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

17:00

sell

$45.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

10.0° / 20.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.5° / 18.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:07

nightlight Sunset

18:16

About Vandalia

Learn more about the host city, Vandalia.

Vandalia is a city in Central Illinois. The town where Abraham Lincoln began his political career, Vandalia was the state capital of Illinois from 1820 to 1839. As a member of the state legislature, in 1837 Lincoln made his first comments against slavery in Vandalia.