Eerie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K Presented by Cunningham Chrysler of Edinboro

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the inaugural Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K, presented by Cunningham Chrysler of Edinboro! Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join us on Halloween as we race through downtown Eerie, PA.

WHAT IS THE ERIE PLAYHOUSE GHOSTLIGHT HALLOWEEN 5K?

The Erie Playhouse Ghostlight Halloween 5K is a festive 5K run/walk hosted by the Erie Playhouse in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The course weaves through downtown Erie with runners, walkers, and volunteers alike dressed up in their Halloween finest.

Expect a high-energy 5K course packed with music provided by Millennium Sound, professional timing by Big White Trailer, and event photography captured by Joe Gallagher.

WHEN IS THE GHOSTLIGHT 5K?

The race takes place on Saturday, October 31 at 9:00 AM, starting and finishing right outside the Erie Playhouse at 13 W. 10th Street, Erie, PA. 

CAN I DRESS UP?

Runners, walkers, and volunteers are all encouraged to dress up! Show off your creative, spooky, or theatrical best for a chance to win costume prizes in the following categories:

Best Couple 

Best Group (3 or more)

Best Kid Costume (Under 18)

Best Adult (18 and Up)

Best in Show

HOW MUCH DOES THE RACE COST?

Register early to lock in the best rate! 

Early Bird Tier: August 5 – August 31 - $35

Standard Tier: September 1 – September 30 - $40

Final/Race Day Tier: October 1 – October 31 - $45

Note: Participant incurs the RunSignup processing fees at checkout.

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY REGISTRATION?

All registered participants receive an official race shirt, swag bag, course photos, post-race refreshments, and admission to the vendor fair.

T-Shirt Sizes Available: Adult XS - 3XL; Youth S-XL

You must register by October 17 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.  Registrations after October 17 are not guaranteed a shirt, and prices will not be discounted for missing the shirt deadline.

IS THERE PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP? ⌛️

Yes! We will host pre-race packet pickup on Friday, October 30 from 1-4 PM in the Erie Playhouse lobby (13 W. 10th Street).

We will also host packet pickup/day-of registration onsite at the event from 7:30am-8:45am.

ARE THERE AWARDS FOR THE RACE?

Prizes will be awarded following the race for top performers:

Overall Winners: Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female

Age Group Awards: Top 3 finishers (male & female) in the following age brackets:

14 & Under

15–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

70 & Over 

The awards ceremony will begin at 10:15 AM.

IS THERE AN AFTERPARTY?  HOW ABOUT POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS?

All runners will receive post-race refreshments at the finish line.   There will also be an afterparty hosted at The Plymouth Tavern.  The awards ceremony will be held here as well at 10:15 AM.

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

For questions or sponsorship inquiries, please send an email to Kate Thiem at kate.thiem@erieplayhouse.org.