Troy Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1K 2026: A Family Halloween Race in Troy

Troy Recreation hosts the 10th annual Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1K on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Troy Community Center, and it is a Halloween morning that works for the whole family. The Frightful 5K starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Pumpkin 1K, a dedicated kids fun run, at 9:30 a.m., with both events starting and ending at the community center.

Costumes are encouraged, and the event has become a lighthearted way for families to celebrate Halloween with a little activity instead of candy. The Pumpkin 1K is designed for younger runners, which makes it a comfortable introduction to race day for kids who are used to running around a park rather than a course.

The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois Road, the same campus that hosts several of the city's biggest annual events. Registration runs through the city's registration page, with pricing that increases as race day gets closer and on-site registration available in the days before the event. Families new to the area will find that Troy Recreation keeps a full fall calendar of family programming, and this race stands out because it gives kids a chance to take part in an event of their own.

Sources: Troy Recreation, City of Troy (rec.troymi.gov). Information verified September 2026.