14 upcoming Costumes fun runs. Next up: FunAPalooza on Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 2nd Annual Black Friday Anniversary Beer Trail Run on Fri, Nov 27, 2026, Brigantine Ugly Sweater Run & Family Frolic on Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Why run in normal clothes when a skeleton suit or a full Fantasy Fest get-up exists? These races reward the best-dressed every bit as much as the fastest.
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Asbury Park (Iron Whale, 1200 Ocean Ave), NJ
See official site
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Fun stops along the Asbury Park and Ocean Grove boardwalks, best-dressed and best-dancer awards, and a vintage medal, long-sleeve shirt, and beer-or-soda coupon for every runner — a party on the boards that happens to involve running.
- Price
- $20.00
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Readington Township (Readington Brewery), NJ
5 laps
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★The antidote to Black Friday: 5 laps at the brewery, one beer before each lap, costumes strongly encouraged, tee and party included. 21+.
- Price
- $40 per participant, 21+ ($44.52 Eventbrite total)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 9:30 AM (10K), 9:55 AM (5K), 10:00 AM (1 Mile Walk & Kids Run)
Brigantine (Brigantine Community Center, 265 42nd Street), NJ
10K / 5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Break out the gaudiest sweater you own - there is a contest for it - then refuel on cocoa, coffee and desserts at The Cove.
- Price
- 10K $35.00 + $3.10 SignUp fee · 5K $30.00 + $2.80 SignUp fee · Kids 1 Mile $20.00 + $2.20 SignUp fee (all prices increase after Oct 29, 2026)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Haddonfield (Crows Woods Complex, 957 East Atlantic Ave), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A holiday costume contest, homemade cookies and hot chocolate, and a custom snowflake medal at the finish in Haddonfield.
- Price
- $30.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Pittsburgh (Cinderlands Warehouse, Strip District), PA
~5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run about 3.1 miles in your ugliest Christmas sweater, finish at the brewery, and trade the effort for a craft beer and a pint glass.
- Price
- From $41.83
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Philadelphia (Philadelphia Museum of Art, MLK Drive), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run as a Penguin, Polar Bear, Reindeer, or Santa in a festive 5K along MLK Drive — only 500 spots per character, with a character hat, medal, and hot chocolate at the finish.
- Price
- $45 Early Bird through Nov 16; $50 through Dec 5; $55 race week
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 4:45 PM
Hermitage (Buhl Park, 715 Hazen Road), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A 5K through a park full of Christmas lights at dusk, with a "Jolliest Costume" contest and cookies and hot chocolate at the finish.
- Price
- $20.00 + $2.45 SignUp fee · Virtual 5K $25.00
- Medal
- No
- Shirt / swag
- No
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · 9:00 AM
West Orange (Turtleback Rock Picnic Area, South Mountain Reservation), NJ
5K / 3H / 6H
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A winter trail party at South Mountain Reservation where you can do one frosty 5K loop or keep squatching for three or six hours.
- Price
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee for 5K; $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee for 3H; $55.00 Race Fee + $4.30 SignUp Fee for 6H
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 7:30 AM
Melbourne (EFSC Melbourne Campus, 3865 N Wickham Rd), FL
2 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Dress like a pirate, chase costume awards and random giveaways, and bring the kids for the free Li'l Pirate run.
- Price
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee ($20 kids; $40 race day)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Jul 4, 2027 · 8:00 AM
Brooklyn (Prospect Park, Grecian Shelter/Peristyle), NY
Half Marathon / 5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Neon, big hair and a cassette-tape tee: Prospect Park goes full 80's on July 4th weekend, with a finisher medal that's totally rad.
- Price
- Not yet posted — registration not yet open as of Oct 14, 2026
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · 7:30 PM
Key West (Southernmost Point, United & Duval), FL
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Race at sunset from the Southernmost Point buoy during Hemingway Days, then hit the beach after-party with rum and beer tastings.
- Price
- $46.00 Race Fee + $3.76 SignUp Fee + $9.00 Event Management Fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
April 2027 — date TBA · 10:00 AM
Wall (Wall Municipal Complex, 2700 Allaire Road), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run the 5K, then salsa to the finish for Bubbakoo's tacos, a taco medal, and a taco costume contest.
- Price
- $45 day-of registration (most recent edition)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
April 2027 — date TBA · 9:00 AM
Gibbstown (Memorial Avenue Park, 1200 Memorial Ave), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A family-friendly Easter-season Bunny Run through Gibbstown — bunny suit very much included.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
September 2027 — date TBA · 10:30 AM
Hoboken (100 Sinatra Drive), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run the Hoboken waterfront, then hit a finish-line pizza party with slices from five local pizzerias and a best pizza-attire contest.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →