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At a glance
- Date
- Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Morehead, Kentucky
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Open until Oct 30, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Nightmare on Main 5K is a Halloween themed community race hosted by Morehead State University ROTC at Battson Oates Common in Morehead, Kentucky. Runners, walkers, families, students, and community members are all welcome to come out for a fun night of costumes, competition, and Halloween activities.
Check in and bib pickup begin at 5:00 PM, with the race starting at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 30th. Costumes are encouraged, and awards will be given to top performers.
Pre registration options include $20 for race entry or $35 for race entry, an event T shirt, and an Army challenge coin. The official shirt and challenge coin designs will be revealed closer to race day.
Come run Main Street, support MSU ROTC, and make Nightmare on Main part of your Halloween weekend. Day of race registration will also be available beginning at 5:00 PM.
Key dates
Registration opens
Oct 5, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 30, 2026
Race day
Oct 30, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 30, 2026
Pricing
5k
Standard, until Oct 30, 2026
$35
5K No Tshirt
Standard, until Oct 30, 2026
$20
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