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Witches in the Woods 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings

Fri October 24, 2025 Crown Point, IN 46307 US Directions

Events

5K Timed Halloween Run

$25
($20: Ages 3 - 12)
6:00PM CDT - 7:30PM CDT Price increases after October 23, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Non-Timed Halloween 2K Walk

$20
($20: Ages 3 - 12)
6:00PM CDT - 7:30PM CDT Price increases after October 23, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.yourhometownevents.com/runs-walks/halloween/.

Place

Lake County Fairgrounds
889 South Court Street
Crown Point, IN US 46307

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 thru Oct. 23rd: $25 for adults, $20 for kids 12 & under.  Event day: $30 all ages.  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 Tim@yourhometownevents.com
 
Questions?  Email me at tfealy@sbcglobal.net

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