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Glens Falls Goblin Gallop | October 31, 2026

  • Abraham Wing School 120 Lawrence Street Glens Falls, New York, 12801 United States (map)

Goblin Gallop Brings Halloween to the Starting Line in Glens Falls

Families running in the Glens Falls Goblin Ballop.

Even Big Foot gets in on the action at the Goblin Gallop in Glens Falls.

Halloween costumes face a different sort of test at the Goblin Gallop: can they handle a 5K?

The 33rd annual Halloween 5K Run/Walk returns to Abraham Wing School in Glens Falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 9:30 am. Hosted by Adirondack Runners, this community tradition gives runners and walkers a festive way to begin Halloween at the southern gateway to the Adirondacks.

The morning pairs the main event with a free Halloween Hop for children ages 12 and under. Competitive runners can chase a finish time, walkers can enjoy the seasonal spirit, and younger participants get a shorter course of their own. Costumes bring the Halloween character; running shoes still do the heavy lifting.

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A Halloween 5K through Glens Falls.

The Goblin Gallop follows a marked, two-loop course through downtown Glens Falls. Its community atmosphere makes it a good fit for runners and walkers who enjoy an event with a sense of occasion, whether their goal involves an age-group placing or simply completing the distance in costume.

Organizers will offer overall and age-group awards, with awards available at the finish rather than during a formal ceremony. Post-race refreshments round out the morning.

The Halloween Hop gives kids their own starting line.

Couple dressed as hot dogs at the Goblin Gallop.

Hot dog, that looks like fun.

Immediately after the 5K, the Halloween Hop welcomes children ages 12 and under for a free 1K fun run (approximately 0.6 miles). Organizers estimate a 10:30 am start, though timing depends on when the main race finishes.

Every Halloween Hop finisher receives a treat bag. For families with younger children, this shorter event offers a manageable introduction to race-day excitement—with a suitably seasonal reward.

Registration at Abraham Wing School.

Race headquarters are at Abraham Wing School, 120 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls. Advance registration costs $30, or $27 for Adirondack Runners members. Members should follow the club login instructions to receive their rate.

Race-day registration costs $35 and runs from 8 am – 9 am at the school. Packet pickup takes place during the same window, ahead of the 9:30 am start.

The commemorative T-shirt guarantee applied to registrations received by October 10; that deadline has passed. Participants registering now should not expect to receive a shirt.

The official Goblin Gallop event page links to registration and the latest organizer information.

A local race with a wider reach.

Proceeds benefit Adirondack Runners scholarships and Nepal Village Schools, connecting a Glens Falls Halloween tradition with educational support both locally and abroad. The beneficiaries give the morning a purpose beyond the finish line.

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Anyone registering on race morning should plan around the 9 am registration cutoff, rather than the 9:30 am starting gun. Families attending the Halloween Hop should treat 10:30 am as an estimate and allow some flexibility while the 5K concludes.

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Logo for the Goblin Gallop featuring a runner in a skeleton costume.

Frequently asked questions.

When is the 2026 Goblin Gallop?‍ ‍

Saturday, October 31, 2026. The 5K starts at 9:30 am.

Where does the event take place?‍ ‍

Abraham Wing School, 120 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, NY.

How much does the 5K cost?‍ ‍

Advance entry costs $30, or $27 for Adirondack Runners members. Race-day entry costs $35.

Can participants register that morning?‍ ‍

Yes. Race-day registration and packet pickup run from 8 am – 9 am at the school.

Is there a children’s race?‍ ‍

Yes. The free Halloween Hop is a 1K fun run for ages 12 and under, immediately after the 5K, at approximately 10:30 am. All finishers receive a treat bag.


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