Halloween Howler 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

4 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Halloween Howler 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, October 25, 2025! Taking place at the beautiful Anson B Nixon Park in Kennett Square, Chester, this festive event is perfect for both avid runners and leisurely walkers alike. Participants can choose between a thrilling 5K run or a one-mile walk, with the added bonus of inviting their furry friends to join in on the fun during the walk.

Embrace the Halloween spirit by dressing up—both humans and dogs are encouraged to showcase their creative costumes for a chance to win exciting prizes! The day kicks off with packet pick-up and on-site registration starting at 8 AM, followed by the race beginning promptly at 9 AM. With all proceeds benefiting Good Samaritan Services, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a vital cause in the community. Don’t forget to bring a canned or non-perishable food item to donate to KACS and make this holiday season brighter for those in need. Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and a whole lot of howling fun!

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Races

Howler 5k

Incl. T-Shirt

Experience the newly paved paths through Anson B. Nixon Park and don't forget to dress up for your chance to win a costume contest prize. Individual and group/family costumes are strongly encouraged! Please Note: NO DOGS MAY RUN THE 5K. Dogs are only allowed to walk the 1 mile course and must be on a leash no longer than 6ft. Pet owners are solely responsible for their pet at all times during the event.

9:00 AM EDT

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Howler Mile

Incl. T-Shirt

Take a jog or walk on the newly paved trails through Anson B. Nixon Park. This flat paved course is an enjoyable walk for the whole family. Don't forget to dress up for your chance to win a costume contest prize. Individual and group/family costumes are strongly encouraged! Want to walk with your dog? Register for the Wolf Pack Mile!

9:00 AM EDT

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Wolf Pack Mile - Dog Walk

Incl. T-Shirt

Wolf Pack Mile registers YOU AND YOUR DOG Dogs are just as much a part of the family and should join in on our day of fun! Come dressed to impress and walk your dog in the Howler Mile to show off your furry friend. There will be a prizes awarded to the best dog costume and the best dog group (Dog and owner or Dog and Family) costume.

9:00 AM EDT

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Kids 12 and Under Mile - FREE

Incl. Water Bottle

We want the whole family involved! Kids 12 and under may walk for free! Sorry, no shirt or swag with the free entry.

9:00 AM EDT

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Organiser's description

Do you love running? Do you love dogs? Whether you like one, the other, or both, this is the event for you! Join us for a lovely day of running or walking at Anson B Nixon Park in Kennett Square, PA. The Halloween Howler offers both a 5k run and a one-mile walk option, and were excited to welcome dogs to join on the one-mile walk! So, bring your furry friend along and enjoy a fun, festive day together.

We highly encourage dressing up for this event (both two-legged and four-legged participants) for your chance to win one of our costume prizes. After the run/walk, stick around to see who wins best dressed!

DAY OF NEED TO KNOWS

* Packet Pick Up and Day of Registrations starts at 8am
* The registration table and start/finish line will be located at the stage in Anson B. Nixon Park
* Race will start promptly at 9am
* ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH - No Exceptions
* Parking is located by the bathrooms and overflow parking is by the tennis courts/community garden
* Arrive early to avoid missing the start
* Course instructions will be given 5 minutes prior to the start

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT GOOD SAMARITAN SERVICES https://goodsamservices.org

Good Samaritan Services compassionately responds to homelessness and poverty through a unique and personalized approach to empower our neighbors to move from housing crisis to stability. We engage the community to support these efforts. Serving over 800 men, women and children annually across Lancaster and Chester Counties, our vision is to see and serve all those who may be overlooked.

KENNETT COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER

Why stop at just helping one non-profit when you can help two at the same time! Please consider bringing a canned or non-perishable food item to donate to KACS this holiday season.