Race the Ghost

OCT

30

2026

A Halloween 5K on the Dryden Rail Trail with costumes, a finisher cone from Dryden Creamery, and a five-category costume contest.

Fri 30 Oct 2026

Dryden, New York

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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Race the Ghost : Halloween 5K

Race the Ghost is a Halloween 5K out-and-back on the Dryden Rail Trail in Dryden, NY, with start and finish at Dryden Creamery. The course is described as flat, fast, and easy and follows the rail trail.

Participants receive a finisher cone from Dryden Creamery and a race bib. Costumes are encouraged and a costume contest is judged after the finish with awards in five categories: Spookiest; Best solo; Best couple; Best group; Most creative. Course markings will glow if needed.

The event welcomes runners and walkers and notes that participants may push a stroller or bring a dog. The organizer lists registration as open on Race Roster. The date is October 30, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Halloween 5k

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