Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando

Orlando, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 28, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando

The course goes out and back around Lake Baldwin, so runners pass each other heading in opposite directions. That built-in crossing point creates a natural moment to spot friends or cheer strangers on. The path has some uneven ground, so it is worth watching your footing, especially if you bring a dog on a leash.

Packet pickup happens at the start area on race morning, opening about an hour before the gun. Dogs do not need to register to join, just bring a leash. There are treats at the finish line for both the human and canine contingent.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

274finishers

20:26winner

48:26median

1:26:25cutoff

Top 3: Sheridan Foster (20:26) · Joseph Infantino (21:41) · Gavin Valentine (22:05)

The Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando has been held every year since at least 2025. 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

5K10/3/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando

Will I finish last at the Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 48:26, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:26:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando a good first 5K?

A field of 274 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando?

The 5K winner ran 20:26 while the median finisher took 48:26. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Howl-o-ween 5k - Orlando?

Join a local run club. Orlando Runners Club, Home State Run Club, Park Brewing Run Club and others in Orlando welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.