Haunted Jersey City 5K 2026

The Haunted Jersey City 5K is a flat October run on the Jersey City waterfront, with Manhattan across the water for much of the race. It is designed as a Halloween 5K, so runners are encouraged to wear costumes, whether they are racing hard, jogging with friends, or treating it as a dressed-up day out. The waterfront course is suitable for fast times, and registration includes professional chip timing for anyone chasing a result. The race also emphasizes the costume aspect with prizes for Best Overall Costume, Best Group Costume, and Most Creative Costume, plus awards for top finishers and age groups. Music contributes to the course atmosphere, and runners receive skyline photos after the race.