EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay
Ellicottville's Halloween Half offers a festive, costume-friendly race through scenic Southern Tier countryside.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Ellicottville, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Ellicottville, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 13.12 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 7,277
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, and Relay transforms the charming village of Ellicottville, NY, into a festive celebration of autumn and running. This event, first run in 2014 and now in its 12th edition, invites participants to embrace the Halloween spirit, with costumes encouraged but not required.
Runners will experience the beautiful countryside roads of the Southern Tier, with the course beginning and ending in the heart of Ellicottville. While the course is described as flat with minimal elevation change, the scenic rural roads offer a pleasant backdrop for runners of all abilities. The typical field size of around 620 finishers, growing in recent years, draws participants from approximately 14 states, highlighting its appeal as a destination event.
Completing the half marathon, 5k, or relay earns runners a finisher's medal, a race t-shirt, and a snack bag. With a repeat-runner rate of about 24%, the EVL Halloween Half has cultivated a loyal following, making it a beloved annual tradition for many.
Race-provided description
WHAT IS THE EVL HALF, 5k, & Relay? The EVL Halloween Half, 5k, & Relay will be a fun filled Halloween-themed event on Saturday October 24, 2026. The event will feature a Half Marathon, 5k, and Half Marathon Relay. We encourage runners of all abilities to join us! All the EVL events begin and ends in the charming village of Ellicottville, NY. Running on the beautiful countryside roads of the Southern Tier WHEN? Saturday October 24, 2026 HOW? If you love running, wearing costumes, meeting other people, and having a great time, the EVL Half is for you! Participants are invited to run in costume and enjoy other Halloween related activities but this is by no means mandatory. Get started by registering so you can start thinking about finding a costume that won’t chafe. What do I get? Each runner that completes the 5k, Half Marathon, or Relay gets one of our awesome finisher’s medals, cool race t-shirt, race number, safe wave start, snack bag at the finish line to take with you, and a fun time! Upgrade to a Long Sleeve Light Weight Hoodie for an additional $15 over standard entry.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
11:00 AM
Giveaway
Shirt
Start Location
5 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY, 14731
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8412 years running
~620 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 14 states
winner 1:16:37
typical high 58°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
58°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 7,277 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
7,277
Median time
2:08:34
Latest turnout
688
States
35
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay?
The EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
Where does the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay take place?
It takes place in Ellicottville, New York.
What distances does the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 13.12 Miles.
Is the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay course flat and good for a PR?
The EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay?
HalfRuns has finish records for 7,277 runners who have completed the EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5k, Half Marathon Relay.
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