About the Frightful 5K & Monster Mile
The course runs through East Palestine City Park and out onto the surrounding residential streets, so you get a mix of open park space and neighborhood scenery. It is a Halloween event, and costumes are part of the culture here. Prizes go to the top costume finishers, so expect some genuine effort from fellow participants.
Packet pickup and race-day registration both open in the morning at the Community Building inside the park. The mile goes off first, followed by the 5K. Awards cover overall and age-group finishers across a wide range of categories.
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Distances & Start Times
1 Mile10/25/2026 08:30$30
5K10/25/2026 09:00$35
Virtual Participant10/25/2026 08:30$35
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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