Sun, Oct 18, 2026

Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run

Richmond, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5K0.5 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 2, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run

The course runs through Deep Run Park on paved paths, so footing is consistent the whole way. The park setting keeps things shaded and contained, with enough room that the afternoon does not feel crowded even with a kids run and a festival happening alongside the main event.

Packet pickup runs the evening before the race at Fleet Feet Short Pump, with walk-up registration also available race morning. After you finish, the park hosts a costume parade, a costume contest, face painting, a petting zoo, and food.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

58finishers

20:16winner

32:05median

1:02:28cutoff

Top 3: Nick Flieg (20:16) · Elizabeth Little Ditsler (20:45) · Cameron Moore (21:11)

The Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/18/2026 14:30$30

3.1 Miles10/18/2026 09:00$30

0.5 Miles10/18/2026 14:00$20

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Common Questions About the Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run

Will I finish last at the Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:28, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (58 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:16 while the median finisher took 32:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.