HALLOWEEN RACES
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
The Haunted Carnival Comes to Hamilton!
Step right up… if you dare.
This Halloween, the Haunted Carnival takes over the Hamilton waterfront with costumes, music, and a spooky race-day atmosphere.
Run or walk the 1K, 5K, or 10K at the HMCS Haida National Historic Site / HMCS Star and celebrate Halloween on the course.
Expect creepy carnival vibes, bold costumes, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.
Costumes encouraged.
This is a family friendly event that is open to all ages and abilities.
View Our CHCH TV Coverage: HERE
At the HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Race kit and medals coming soon.
It’s a Chilly party at the race, with HOT CHILLI on the menu!
&
PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME!!
AMAZING TROPHIES AND MORE PRIZES!
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
In-person Halloween 5KM
Price changes in 3 months 7 days-
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Register for In-person Halloween 5KMCA$68.73
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 28 – Aug 14 -
CA$74.18
Regular Pricing
Aug 15 – Sep 28 -
CA$79.63
Late Pricing
Sep 29 – Oct 25
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In-person Halloween 10KM
Price changes in 3 months 7 days-
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Register for In-person Halloween 10KMCA$74.18
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Apr 28 – Aug 14 -
CA$79.63
Regular Pricing
Aug 15 – Sep 28 -
CA$85.07
Late Pricing
Sep 29 – Oct 25
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Virtual Halloween 5KM
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Register for Virtual Halloween 5KMCA$57.84
Does NOT include shipping
Apr 28 - Oct 25
Virtual Halloween 10KM
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Register for Virtual Halloween 10KMCA$57.84
Does NOT include shipping
Apr 28 - Oct 25
In-person Spooky 1KM
Registration is $15 plus a donation of $25 to RHLI Cadets. Registration and donation Includes entry into the 1KM event and a finisher medal.
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Register for In-person Spooky 1KMCA$19.71
+ $25 donation to RHLI Cadets
Apr 28 - Oct 25
In-Person Event Details
RACE KIT PICK UP:
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,
Stoney Creek, ON
12:00 PM - 4:00PM
HMCS Star
650 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON
Hamilton, ON
07:30AM - 9:30AM
9:30 AM - Kids 1KM Start
10:00 AM - 5KM and 10KM Start
Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app
How to track your run/walk and record your results using the RunkeeperTM app:
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
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary
How to submit your results without RunkeeperTM app:
Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.
1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard.
2. Go to the virtual results page: https://results.raceroster.com/v3/events/su3shzhqjqz7zcdp
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
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Across Canada, 1 in 4 people live in a food-insecure household. In Hamilton alone, there are over 18,900 visits to local food banks every month, and 34% of those seeking help are children.
For more than 30 years, Hamilton Food Share has been the central hub in a city-wide network of hunger relief, moving nutritious food through 22 hunger-relief programs across the greater Hamilton region. Together, these programs provide over 26,000 hot meals and snacks each month to our neighbours in need.
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Every $1 provides $5 worth of healthy food for our community. Your support helps ensure that no one in Hamilton goes hungry.
Non-perishable food items will also be collected at the race!
Contact information
- Event contact
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