Alger Heights Halloween 5k
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $33.38
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day at the Alger Heights Halloween 5K on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Kent! This vibrant community event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, inviting everyone to participate in a fun-filled 5K race through the picturesque Alger Heights neighborhood, just as the fall colors reach their peak. Whether you're chasing a personal record or donning a creative costume, every participant will enjoy chip timing and the thrill of the run.
In addition to the main event, the Alger Heights Halloween 5K promises a lively neighborhood gathering featuring a Community Costume Contest—no race registration required! With prizes for the best costumes across various categories, everyone can join in the festive fun. Plus, all participants will receive a finisher medal and a swag bag full of goodies from local sponsors. This year’s event will also showcase an updated course and even more community activities post-race. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with laughter, community spirit, and Halloween cheer! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to race day!
In addition to the main event, the Alger Heights Halloween 5K promises a lively neighborhood gathering featuring a Community Costume Contest—no race registration required! With prizes for the best costumes across various categories, everyone can join in the festive fun. Plus, all participants will receive a finisher medal and a swag bag full of goodies from local sponsors. This year’s event will also showcase an updated course and even more community activities post-race. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with laughter, community spirit, and Halloween cheer! Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to race day!
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 our 13th edition on SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TH 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 is open to everyone. Be sure to swing by the photo booth to have your picture taken. There will be prizes for best individual under 18, best individual over 18, best group (2-3), and best group (4 more) costumes!
For 2025 we are excited to share that for this year:
* All participants will receive a finisher metal and swag bag from our sponsors
* A slightly altered course to dial in the mileage
* More community activities after the race
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 [email protected].
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 is open to everyone. Be sure to swing by the photo booth to have your picture taken. There will be prizes for best individual under 18, best individual over 18, best group (2-3), and best group (4 more) costumes!
For 2025 we are excited to share that for this year:
* All participants will receive a finisher metal and swag bag from our sponsors
* A slightly altered course to dial in the mileage
* More community activities after the race
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 [email protected].
Races
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5k Fun Run
Incl. $3.38 Fee & Adults Long Sleeve T-Shirt / Youth Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.38
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