Hocus Pocus 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
- Date Fri 30th October 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Crown Point, Indiana
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Hocus Pocus 5K/2K on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the charming town of Crown Point, Lake! This exciting event promises to be a thrilling night full of fun, frights, and festivities, as participants will join witches and ghouls on the course to prove that witches truly do live in the woods. The race kicks off at 6 PM, and runners will navigate a magical nighttime route through the trees and along the fairgrounds, so don’t forget your flashlights or headlamps!
In addition to the exhilarating races—5K for adults at just $30 and a non-timed 2K for kids aged 3-12 for $20—there will be plenty of Halloween-themed entertainment. Attendees can enjoy the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market featuring shopping, live music, delicious food, craft drinks, and even trick-or-treating! The Sanderson Sisters will be making a special appearance, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Plus, there will be awards for the best costumes and top finishers in each age group, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable night of Halloween
In addition to the exhilarating races—5K for adults at just $30 and a non-timed 2K for kids aged 3-12 for $20—there will be plenty of Halloween-themed entertainment. Attendees can enjoy the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market featuring shopping, live music, delicious food, craft drinks, and even trick-or-treating! The Sanderson Sisters will be making a special appearance, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Plus, there will be awards for the best costumes and top finishers in each age group, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable night of Halloween
Organiser's Description
THE "WITCHES IN THE WOODS 5K" HAS A NEW NAME AND ADDED HOCUS POCUS FUN! ALONG WITH WITCHES AND GHOULS ON THE COURSE, THE SANDERSON SISTERS ARE FLYING INTO TOWN TO ADD THEIR OWN SPOOKY FUN!
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT TIME RUN/WALK & PROVE WITCHES LIVE IN THE WOODS! TAKE A PHOTO OF A WITCH WITH YOUR PHONE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES! ENTRY INCLUDES:
* FINISHER MEDALS FOR FIRST 200 TO SIGN UP!
* NIGHT TIME RACE THROUGH THE TREES & ALONG THE ROADS OF THE FAIRGROUNDS AT NIGHT! PLEASE BRING FLASHLIGHTS OR HEADLAMPS.
* FREE ENTRY ($5 VALUE) IO THE HOMETOWN HOCUS POCUS MARKET - SANDERSON SISTERS OF "HOCUS POCUS" PERFORM. SHOPPING, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, CRAFT DRINKS, TRICK OR TREATING & COSTUME CONTESTS.
* AWARDS FOR TOP OVERALL & TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP
* "BEST COSTUME" PRIZES. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME! KIDS UNDER 3 ARE FREE.
TIMELINE:
4:30-5:30P - SIGN-IN/REGISTRATION
5:00-9:00P MARKET BEGINS IN INDUSTRIAL BLDG
5:30-8:00P - HAY RIDES ON SOUTH END OF MARKET
5:40 PM - COSTUME CONTESTS & NATIONAL ANTHEM
6:00 PM - RACE STARTS.
AFTER THE RACE: RACE AWARDS & ENJOY THE HOMETOWN HOCUS POCUS MARKET
6:30-7:30 PM - SANDERSON SISTERS AT MARKET!
7:30 PM - SANDERSON SISTERS PERFORM!
COST: 5K: $30 FOR ADULTS, NON-TIMED 2K & KIDS 3-12: $20. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU OCT. 19TH. A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE.
PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION IS AT 5:15 PM AT THE EVENT.
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CAN NOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER OCTOBER 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE RUN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT TIM@YOURHOMETOWNEVENTS.COM
QUESTIONS? EMAIL ME AT TFEALY@SBCGLOBAL.NET
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT TIME RUN/WALK & PROVE WITCHES LIVE IN THE WOODS! TAKE A PHOTO OF A WITCH WITH YOUR PHONE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES! ENTRY INCLUDES:
* FINISHER MEDALS FOR FIRST 200 TO SIGN UP!
* NIGHT TIME RACE THROUGH THE TREES & ALONG THE ROADS OF THE FAIRGROUNDS AT NIGHT! PLEASE BRING FLASHLIGHTS OR HEADLAMPS.
* FREE ENTRY ($5 VALUE) IO THE HOMETOWN HOCUS POCUS MARKET - SANDERSON SISTERS OF "HOCUS POCUS" PERFORM. SHOPPING, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, CRAFT DRINKS, TRICK OR TREATING & COSTUME CONTESTS.
* AWARDS FOR TOP OVERALL & TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP
* "BEST COSTUME" PRIZES. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME! KIDS UNDER 3 ARE FREE.
TIMELINE:
4:30-5:30P - SIGN-IN/REGISTRATION
5:00-9:00P MARKET BEGINS IN INDUSTRIAL BLDG
5:30-8:00P - HAY RIDES ON SOUTH END OF MARKET
5:40 PM - COSTUME CONTESTS & NATIONAL ANTHEM
6:00 PM - RACE STARTS.
AFTER THE RACE: RACE AWARDS & ENJOY THE HOMETOWN HOCUS POCUS MARKET
6:30-7:30 PM - SANDERSON SISTERS AT MARKET!
7:30 PM - SANDERSON SISTERS PERFORM!
COST: 5K: $30 FOR ADULTS, NON-TIMED 2K & KIDS 3-12: $20. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU OCT. 19TH. A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE.
PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION IS AT 5:15 PM AT THE EVENT.
PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO WEATHER OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. YOU ALSO CAN NOT TRANSFER YOUR REGISTRATION AFTER OCTOBER 1ST. IF YOU DO NOT PICK UP YOUR SHIRT AT THE EVENT, UNCLAIMED SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AFTER THE RUN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT TIM@YOURHOMETOWNEVENTS.COM
QUESTIONS? EMAIL ME AT TFEALY@SBCGLOBAL.NET
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Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 South Court Street, Crown Point, 46307, IN, United States
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