The Halloween Howler is a Saturday afternoon/evening trail run that provides the perfect backdrop to an evening of surprises, and maybe a few spooks!! Part of a series designed to introduce people to night running, competitors enjoy a safe and supported 5km loop race under headtorch. The shorter distances are completed before sunset, with the 21k, 42k and 50k pushing into the night.
Safe and supported – yes. But be prepared for some of those strange happenings that only occur at Halloween!
Other great runs at the You Yangs:
All competitors must read this carefully
Fees for 2024
Note that all prices below INCLUDE GST, but will have Humanitix** fees added at check-out.
Tickets will be available to purchase on location on race day. Prices will include an additional on-day admin fee.
Race
OPENING SPECIAL
23rd Aug 7pm-midnight
EARLY BIRD
24th Aug – 12th Sep
STANDARD
13th Sep – 9th Oct
LATE
10th – 26th Oct
5km
$40
$45
$60
$70
10km
$60
$65
$80
$90
21km
$70
$75
$90
$100
42km
$80
$85
$100
$120
50km
$90
$95
$110
$130
6hr
$90
$95
$110
$130
**Trailsplus uses the Humanitix Ticketing System. This is an awesome ticketing platform run by a not-for-profit organisation that donates 100% of the profits from booking fees to a humanitarian cause.
Race Schedule
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50km
42km
5km
10km
21km
Check-in
2:00pm – 2:45pm
3:00pm – 3:45pm
4:00pm – 4:45pm
5:00pm – 5:45pm
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Race Start
3:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
Course Map
In 2023, the Halloween Howler will be held on the original course in the Western Plantation. Last year’s move to the New Years Eve course was temporary due to flooding in the Plantation.
Click on map for a downloadable PDF.
Location
You Yangs Regional Park
UPDATE: In 2024, there were 139 competitors in this event, with $20 online donations from runners. So altogether $159 was donated to Canteen.
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