Mother of Mercy Academy's Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular 5k Walk/Run and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 31Mckeesport, PA5K
Also a 5K, 49 mi from 5k Monster Dash, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 24, 2026
- Location
- Wheeling, West Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
Lace up your sneakers for the spookiest sprint & stroll of the season! Costumes are encouraged, community spirit is welcomed, and the real treat is helping to provide Marshall County teens with some holiday magic!
Awards for Top 3 Finishers in these Age Groups Male and Female & First place overall Male & Female walker/runner:
0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
This 5k may course through various terrains including woods, gravel roads, paved surfaces, and open fields.
ONLY SERVICE DOGS PERMITTED
Refund Policy
All entry fees are non-refundable. If we are unable to hold an in-person race for ANY reason (i.e. unforeseen emergencies or acts of God), registrations will be converted to a non-refundable virtual event, as opposed to rescheduling. Information will be sent out in regard to the event needing to take place virtually.
Key dates
Registration opens
Aug 8, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 8, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 11, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 24, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Pricing
Run
Tier 3, until Oct 24, 2026
$35
Walk
Tier 3, until Oct 24, 2026
$35
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