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!  Your 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 by age group

*  "Best Costume" Prizes.  

Cost:

5K:  $30 for adults

Non-timed  2K & KIds:  $25. Under 3 are free.

Shirts extra $16 thru Sunday, Oct. 19th.  A limited number of shirts available after the race.

Packet Pickup:

Wed & Thurs, Oct. 28th & 29th, 10 am - 6 pm Extra Mile, Fitness, 418 N Main, Crown Point Race Day: Starting at 5 pm in the 4H Building 

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!

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.  

Thank YOU to Our 2026 Sponsors!

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