The John Theissen Children's Foundation Freaky 5K & Kids Trick or Treat 1/4 mile Trot 2026

EVENT DATE:

Sunday, October 25th, 2026

Start Time: 8:00am (KIDS FUN RUN)

Start Time: 8:30am (5K Run/Walk)

COURSE:- Same start and finish area as always!!!

"Flat and Fast" Start and Finish in TOH parking lot at 1869 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh NY 11793

REGISTRATION:

Runners/Walkers

$25 Pre-register postmarked by October 21, 2026

$30 Day of race 6:00AM to 8:00AM

Fun Run: 1/4 Mile Trick or Trot

$10 for Children under 10

PACKET PICKUP

* Our center is located at 1492 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh --- this is only for packet pick up on Friday and Saturday- *Sunday we are at race location behind 1869 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh

Pre-race packet pick up and registration Friday 10/23 from

9AM—9PM and Saturday 10/24 from 9AM to 4PM at 1492

Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793.

Day of event starting pick up and registration is at 6.30am at the start and finish area located behind 1869

Wantagh Ave, Wantagh

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to keep your bib# clearly visible on your FRONT torso, so it appears in the photos for accurate bib# tagging of the photos!

AWARDS:

Cash Prizes and Awards: Male and Female overall $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for Third. Top Overall Male and Female Masters $50 each Course Bonuses: $50 for the Top Male under 16 minutes and Top Female under 18 minutes Wheelchair Division: Top Overall.

Age Group: Quality, large medals to the top five finishers in each of the following: 10 & under 11-13,14-16,17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 plus!

COSTUME AWARDS!

Dress up in your Halloween costume to win prizes awarded in three categories: adults 18 and older, children 9 and under & 10-17 years old.

AMMENITIES

Top quality, long sleeve shirts will be given to the first 700 registrants. Plenty of post-race refreshments will be provided.

RACE DIRECTOR

John Theissen

This race is directed by a runner. It will be organized as a race should be; on time, on an accurate course, with quality awards and you won’t have to wait around all day for awards and raffle prizes.  You can call 516-679-5098 for any questions as well as email john@jtcf.org