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    Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

    October 24, 2026
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Rolling Course
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    Best for

    Great for beginners
    PR-friendly
    Walker-friendly
    Family-friendly
    Big local vibe

    About the Race

    The Zoo will host the inaugural Halloween 5K on Saturday, October 25 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in costume and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo! Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM 5K Start Time: 8:30AM 1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AM Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Registration Pricing- Through October 22 - $30 October 23 through Race Day - $35 **Race Day Registration is Online Only!** Spectator Information Spectators wanting to come cheer on ru...

    Course Profile

    Course profile data unavailable for this race.

    Course features

    Terrain
    road
    Surface
    Road
    Elevation gain
    Not measured
    Course type
    Not stated
    Field size
    Unknown
    Boston qualifier
    No
    Course map
    Not yet published
    Elevation profile
    Not measured

    Accessibility & inclusion

    Walker-friendly
    Yes
    Stroller-friendly
    No
    Dog-friendly
    No
    Kids race
    No

    Vibe & community

    costume
    festive
    No charity partner listed.

    History & past results

    Years running
    Unknown — claim to add
    Recurrence
    Annual (assumed)

    Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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    Common questions

    How hard is the Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage 5K?

    We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

    What should I wear?

    Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.

    When does it sell out?

    No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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