Name: Halloween 5 and 10K
Start: 2023-10-28T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Bay Street North, Hamilton, ON, Canada

In Person and Virtual Races

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

Grab your family and friends, dress up in a costume and join in on all of the fun! This is a family friendly event that is open to all ages and abilities. Each participant will get a goodie bag, a finisher medal, lunch served at the yacht club, chipped timed results and more!

We will be raising money for McMaster's Children's Hospital NICU. Register for the race and help us fundraise for this great cause. Proceeds from the 1KM event will go directly into supporting the charity.

Volunteer Sign up

Our races would not be possible without the amazing help of all of our volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of this great event, we would love to have your help. 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER AS A VOLUNTEER

Save when you register for multiple races!

Register for 2 or more of our 2023 races and you will save 30% on registration fees for each race! You must register for at least two events at the same time to be eligible for the discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Event schedule

October 28 9:30 AM EDT - 1KM Race Start Time
October 28 10:00 AM EDT - 5KM and 10KM Race Start Time

What's Included

Everyone who registers will get a t-shirt, a goodie bag, a finisher medal, a post race lunch at the yacht club

Age category awards will be done following the race in 10-year increments from 10 and under to 80 plus. Anyone who places in their age category will get a special trophy.

In-Person Event Details

The in-person race will be hosted at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club. Both the 5KM and 10KM route is an out-and-back style course that starts and ends at the yacht club.

In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. If the in-person event is cancelled you will be switched into the virtual race.

Event Address: 555 Bay St. North Hamilton, ON L8L 1H1

RACE KIT PICK UP:

Friday, October 27th, 2023

Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,

1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,

Stoney Creek, ON L8J 0B4

12:00Noon - 5:00PM

Saturday, October 28th, 2023 (RACE DAY)

Royal Hamilton Yacht Club

555 Bay St. N

Hamilton, ON

8:00AM - 9:45AM

RACE START TIMES:

9:30AM - 1KM Start Time

10:00AM - 5KM/10KM Start Time

Parking:
There will be no parking available at the yacht club as that is where we will be setting up our start/finish line and tents. Parking is available at the Ice Skating Rink at Pier 8 (preferred) as well as the Leander Boat Club (limited).

Race Route

Both the 5KM and 10KM route is an out-and-back style course that starts and ends at the yacht club. The 5K race will turn around at the end of the Bayfront Park loop and the 10K race will turn around at the bridge.

Route map for Halloween 5k-10k Routes -3 by Mark Arnott on plotaroute.com

Virtual Race Details

Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results for the Halloween 5K and 10K using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app

The First Race Back virtual race can be completed anytime between October 1st and November 15th

How to track your run/walk and record your results using the Runkeeper^TMapp:

1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard HERE
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary

How to submit your results without Runkeeper^TMapp:

Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.

1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard here.

2. Go to the virtual results page: CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL RESULTS PAGE.

3. Click the submit a virtual result button

4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.

Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.

Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners

Hotel Deals

Coming from out of town for the race? We have arranged a special hotel deal for our runners!

Friday October 27- $169 One Bedroom/ $219 Two Bedroom

Must be booked by Sep 27th, 2023 at the link below

Halloween Races October 27-29 Stay at The Laundry Rooms

Book your group rate for Halloween 5K & 10K race

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:

Halloween 5K & 10K race

Start Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

End Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Last Day to Book: Monday, October 9, 2023

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Courtyard Hamilton for 199 CAD per night

Book your group rate for Halloween 5K & 10K race

Book your group rate

Event Summary:

Frosty & Frigid

Start Date: Friday October 27, 2023

End Date: Saturday October 28, 2023

Last Day to Book: September 18th, 2023

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Sheraton Hamilton Hotel for 149 CAD per night

Book your group rate for the Halloween Race

Attendees reservations can also be made by contacting our 24 hour, toll-free reservations at 1-888-627-8161 and asking for the “Halloween Race” block– your guests are able to reserve this special rate until September 18th, 2023.

Registration fees

In-person Frightening 5KM Closed

Online registration closed

1. CA$60.00
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Oct 26 – Aug 31
2. CA$65.00
  
  Regular Pricing
  
  Sep 1 – Sep 30
3. CA$70.00
  
  Late Pricing
  
  Oct 1 – Oct 28
  
  Access code

In-person Terrifying 10KM Closed

Online registration closed

1. CA$65.00
  
  Early Bird Pricing
  
  Oct 26 – Aug 31
2. CA$70.00
  
  Regular Pricing
  
  Sep 1 – Sep 30
3. CA$75.00
  
  Late Pricing
  
  Oct 1 – Oct 28
  
  Access code

In-person Spooky 1KM Closed

Online registration closed

All proceeds from the Spooky 1KM event is in support of McMaster Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The registration fee is $0, but you will be asked to provide a minimum donation of $30 when registering. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Shirt is not included with the 1KM event.
1. Free
  
  $30 donation to NICU
  
  Oct 26 – Aug 31
2. Free
  
  $30 donation to NICU
  
  Sep 1 – Sep 30
3. Free
  
  $30 donation to NICU
  
  Oct 1 – Oct 28
  
  Access code

Virtual Frightening 5KM Closed

CA$50.00

Does NOT include shipping

Oct 26 - Oct 28

Access code

Virtual Terrifying 10KM Closed

CA$50.00

Does NOT include shipping

Oct 26 - Oct 28

Access code

Top donors

No.	Name	Amount
1	Jean Vesik	CA$108.31
2	hendrik wondergem	CA$100.00
3	Kathleen Coon	CA$99.48

Contact information

Event contact: VR Pro Inc
Email: info@vrpro.ca