Midway Thriller 5K
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Midway, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the inaugural Midway Thriller 5K on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in the charming town of Midway, Woodford, Kentucky! This festive Halloween-themed race invites participants of all ages to run through the historic streets of downtown Midway and into the scenic horse country. With a start time of 6:00 PM, runners can look forward to a thrilling experience complete with commemorative race T-shirts, prizes for the best-dressed participants, and awards for the top three male and female finishers in overall and age group categories.
But the fun doesn't stop there! After crossing the finish line, join the lively Downtown Block Party from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and refreshing drinks. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or even bringing your furry friend along (on a fixed-length leash), the Midway Thriller 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween spirit while supporting the Midway Business Association. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event that promises a night full of thrills and entertainment!
But the fun doesn't stop there! After crossing the finish line, join the lively Downtown Block Party from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, featuring live music, delicious food trucks, and refreshing drinks. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or even bringing your furry friend along (on a fixed-length leash), the Midway Thriller 5K is the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween spirit while supporting the Midway Business Association. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event that promises a night full of thrills and entertainment!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THIS INAUGURAL 5K AS ZOMBIES TAKE OVER THE STREETS OF MIDWAY AND ENJOY A POST-RACE BLOCK PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND DRINKS.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH AT 6:00PM IN DOWNTOWN MIDWAY, KENTUCKY
RACE FEATURES
* Fun & Festive Halloween Themed 5K in historic downtown Midway
* Run through downtown and out into horse country and back
* Commemorative race T-shirts (Men's/Women's/Youth sizes available)
* Prizes for Best Dressed and Largest Team
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)
* In-person & virtual option
* Finish your race right into a downtown block party with live music, beer and food available
* Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs (fixed length leash) welcomed
Our race benefits the MIDWAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION which works to make Midway strong and vibrant.
PACKET PICKUP Details TBA. We will have race evening PPU from 4:30-6pm in Downtown Midway.
THRILLER BLOCK PARTY Our Block Party will run from 6-10pm with our first band cranking up at 7:30pm. Run your race and stick around for all the fun. Beer, food trucks and downtown merchant vendors.
RACE EVENING SCHEDULE
* 4:30pm Race day packet pickup opens
* 5:55pm Welcome/Announcements
* 6:00pm Midway Thriller 5K START
* 6:00pm Midway Block Party opens
* 7:15pm Awards (Overall & Age Groups)
* 7:30pm Live Music/Bands until 10pm
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3035975]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH AT 6:00PM IN DOWNTOWN MIDWAY, KENTUCKY
RACE FEATURES
* Fun & Festive Halloween Themed 5K in historic downtown Midway
* Run through downtown and out into horse country and back
* Commemorative race T-shirts (Men's/Women's/Youth sizes available)
* Prizes for Best Dressed and Largest Team
* Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups
* Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton)
* In-person & virtual option
* Finish your race right into a downtown block party with live music, beer and food available
* Runners, walkers, strollers and dogs (fixed length leash) welcomed
Our race benefits the MIDWAY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION which works to make Midway strong and vibrant.
PACKET PICKUP Details TBA. We will have race evening PPU from 4:30-6pm in Downtown Midway.
THRILLER BLOCK PARTY Our Block Party will run from 6-10pm with our first band cranking up at 7:30pm. Run your race and stick around for all the fun. Beer, food trucks and downtown merchant vendors.
RACE EVENING SCHEDULE
* 4:30pm Race day packet pickup opens
* 5:55pm Welcome/Announcements
* 6:00pm Midway Thriller 5K START
* 6:00pm Midway Block Party opens
* 7:15pm Awards (Overall & Age Groups)
* 7:30pm Live Music/Bands until 10pm
5K ROUTE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3035975]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Short Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$33.25
A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk for all levels. Race will start/finish on Main Street in Downtown Midway and traverse on paved roads out into horse country and back. Commemorative race shirt while they last. Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall and Top 3 M/F in 5-year age groups. Post race block party with live music to follow the race. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Short Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
$33.25
If you can't join us in person, consider participating as a virtual runner/walker. For a $30 donation you can run/walk your own Thriller 5K in your hometown and on your schedule and we'll mail you your commemorative Midway Thriller 5K T-shirt. You'll have the option of posting your virtual result online but there are no awards for this event. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Short Sleeved Poly/Cotton T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
Free
We need 6-8 enthusiastic volunteers to work a 3-hour race day shift (4:30-7:30pm) to help make this race great. Volunteers who work a full shift earn a commemorative race T-shirt.
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Midway Thriller 5K
