Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
- Date Fri 24th October 2025
- 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 Witches in the Woods 5K and 2K on Friday, October 24, 2025, in the enchanting setting of Crown Point, Lake! This night-time run/walk invites participants to traverse through the trees and along the fairgrounds, all while embracing the spirit of Halloween. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, this event has something for everyone. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight or headlamp to light your way!
Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including a chance to win prizes by snapping a photo of a witch along the route. The first 200 sign-ups will receive a special finisher medal! Plus, the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market will be buzzing with excitement, featuring shopping, live music, delicious food, and craft drinks. Kids can look forward to trick-or-treating and a costume contest, with awards for the top overall finishers and best costumes! With registration starting at 4:30 PM and the race kicking off at 6:00 PM, this event promises a magical night filled with fun and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unique Halloween celebration!
Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including a chance to win prizes by snapping a photo of a witch along the route. The first 200 sign-ups will receive a special finisher medal! Plus, the Hometown Hocus Pocus Market will be buzzing with excitement, featuring shopping, live music, delicious food, and craft drinks. Kids can look forward to trick-or-treating and a costume contest, with awards for the top overall finishers and best costumes! With registration starting at 4:30 PM and the race kicking off at 6:00 PM, this event promises a magical night filled with fun and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unique Halloween celebration!
Organiser's Description
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: $25. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU OCT. 13TH. 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 [email protected]
QUESTIONS? EMAIL ME AT [email protected]
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: $25. UNDER 3 ARE FREE. SHIRTS EXTRA $16 THRU OCT. 13TH. 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 [email protected]
QUESTIONS? EMAIL ME AT [email protected]
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Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 South Court Street, Crown Point, 46307, IN, United States
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