Alger Heights Halloween 5k
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $38.69
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Alger Heights Halloween 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, in the charming neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Kent! This volunteer-led fun run invites participants of all ages to join in on the excitement, whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply want to stroll in your favorite costume. As you navigate the scenic route through the Alger Heights area, you'll be surrounded by vibrant fall colors and community spirit.
This year's event marks the 14th edition of this beloved tradition, which not only features a chip-timed 5K run but also includes a fantastic Community Costume Contest and a Neighborhood Cheer Contest for local residents. Join us for a day filled with fun and festivities—prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and cheer sections, so bring your A-game! Follow us on Strava, Facebook, and Instagram for updates as we count down to this thrilling Halloween celebration. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic community event!
This year's event marks the 14th edition of this beloved tradition, which not only features a chip-timed 5K run but also includes a fantastic Community Costume Contest and a Neighborhood Cheer Contest for local residents. Join us for a day filled with fun and festivities—prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and cheer sections, so bring your A-game! Follow us on Strava, Facebook, and Instagram for updates as we count down to this thrilling Halloween celebration. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic community event!
Organiser's Description
The ALGER HEIGHTS HALLOWEEN 5K is a volunteer led, neighborhood focused 5k fun run. We are a '_small town in a big city_' event that seeks to include all individuals and support the betterment of our local community. From runners seeking their next PR to walkers in costumes all 5k participants are chip timed as the run through the scenic Alger Heights neighborhood during peak fall colors. We are excited to be back for 2026 with our 14th edition on SATURDAY OCTOBER 31ST and invite you to come run, jog, walk, or stroll in your best costume!
The 5k is just part of a greater neighborhood gathering. Like last year, we will be having a Community Costume Contest - NO RACE REGISTRATION NECESSARY - and we have added the Neighborhood Cheer Contest that is open to everyone living along the route, see below for more details.
To enter the Community Costume Contest, swing by the photo booth (next to registration) to have your picture taken. There will be prizes awarded at 11:30am for the Costume Contest for best individual under 18, best individual over 18, best group (2-3), and best group (4 more) costumes along with a prize for the best Neighborhood cheer section along the course
More details and announcements coming as we get closer to race day - be sure to follow us on Strava [https://www.strava.com/clubs/1252913?oq=alge], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ahhalloween5k], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/algerheightshalloween5k].
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at algerheights5k@gmail.com.
The 5k is just part of a greater neighborhood gathering. Like last year, we will be having a Community Costume Contest - NO RACE REGISTRATION NECESSARY - and we have added the Neighborhood Cheer Contest that is open to everyone living along the route, see below for more details.
To enter the Community Costume Contest, swing by the photo booth (next to registration) to have your picture taken. There will be prizes awarded at 11:30am for the Costume Contest for best individual under 18, best individual over 18, best group (2-3), and best group (4 more) costumes along with a prize for the best Neighborhood cheer section along the course
More details and announcements coming as we get closer to race day - be sure to follow us on Strava [https://www.strava.com/clubs/1252913?oq=alge], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ahhalloween5k], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/algerheightshalloween5k].
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at algerheights5k@gmail.com.
Races
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5k - Run or Run/Walk
Incl. $3.69 Fee & Adult and Youth Long Sleeve Tek Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.69
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