Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Get ready to lace up your sneakers, put on your favorite Halloween costume, and join us for the first annual Goodwill Halloween Hustle 5K—a fun, inclusive event for runners, walkers, families, and participants of all abilities.
Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with friends, or introducing your little ones to their first 5K, there's a place for everyone at the starting line. Costumes are encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every participant helps make a difference in our community.
Why Participate?
Every registration supports Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut's mission of helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment build skills, find meaningful work, and achieve greater independence.
When you participate in the Halloween Hustle, you're doing more than crossing a finish line—you’re helping create opportunities that change lives.
Event Highlights
- Chip-Timed 5K Race for runners chasing a personal best or simply looking for a fun challenge
- Family-Friendly Walk perfect for all ages and fitness levels
- Inclusive & Accessible Event welcoming participants of all abilities
- Show Off Your Halloween Spirit with costumes strongly encouraged
- Custom Awards for Top Race Finishers
- Sweet Treats for All Race Finishers
- Costume Contest featuring exciting prizes and bragging rights
- Music and a Festive Halloween Atmosphere filled with Energy, Community Spirit, and Seasonal Fun
Dress Up & Join the Fun!
From superheroes and witches to pirates and dinosaurs, costumes make the Halloween Hustle unforgettable! Come dressed in your Halloween best and compete for costume contest bragging rights while supporting a great cause.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with Goodwill and make an impact One Step at a time! By sponsoring the Halloween Hustle, your company will gain valuable visibility through event marketing, participant engagement, and on-site recognition while demonstrating a commitment to making a positive impact in our community. Most importantly, your support helps advance Goodwill's mission of strengthening communities through job training, employment services, and support programs for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
View Sponsorship Opportunities Here
If interested, contact Patrick Jones, Marketing Manager at 203-360-2598 or marketing@gwct.org
Register Today!
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, or running club and experience one of Connecticut's most fun Halloween traditions.
Run. Walk. Roll. Dress Up. Do Good.
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: Smith Middle School Running Trail, 216 Addison Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Time: 9:00 AM