Boos & Brews 5K
Participants tackle a flat trail course along the Seneca River and through Lions Community Park, combining roads, paved trails, and wooded paths. Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress up for a costume contest with prizes for the best, most unique, and scariest outfits. Finishers earn a themed medal and celebrate at an after-party featuring goulash, homemade Halloween cookies, and beer specials.
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When
Tickets
In-person race registration: $43.40 for the 10:00am start and $43.40 for the 11:30am start, each including the listed processing fee.
Hours
10:00am and 11:30am race starts. The event listing gives the 10:00AM entry a time of 10:00AM EDT–11:15PM EDT, and the 11:30am entry a time of 11:30AM EDT–1:00PM EDT.
Ages
Young in age and young in heart
Food & Drink
The post-race party at WT Brews features goulash, homemade Halloween cookies, and beer specials.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Dress up in your best Halloween attire to compete in the costume contest.
- Pick up your packet ahead of time at Comfort Windows in Syracuse, or on race morning at WT Brews.
- Each wave is capped at 250 runners, so sign up early if you want your choice of wave.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: choose between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. starts; each heat is capped at 250 participants.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are costumes required to participate?
Costumes are not mandatory, but they are encouraged, with awards presented for the best, most unique or creative, and scariest costumes.
What is the race course like?
It is a very flat trail course combining roads, paved trails, and wooded trails meandering along the Seneca River into Lions Community Park and back.
What items and perks are included with entry?
Participants receive a custom long-sleeve shirt, finisher medal, spooky bib, finisher certificate, chip timing, and access to the post-race party with goulash and cookies.
What charity does the event support?
The race benefits Baldwinsville Meals On Wheels.
What is featured at the post-race party?
Hosted at WT Brews, the celebration includes beer specials, homemade Halloween cookies, and goulash.
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