Irvington Vampire Run

Registration opens APRIL 17th! Save $10 for the first week!

Join us for the 5th annual Irvington Vampire Run at the 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival! The Irvington Community Council invites you to race or stroll along our 3.1 mile long course through the tree-lined streets of south Irvington. Take in the hauntingly historic sights such as the Kile Oak, Benton House, Bona Thompson Memorial Center, and Irving Circle Park! Be sure to then stick around for the Halloween Festival Street Fair! 

Two Ways to 5k

• Get the full experience Vampire Run 5k that comes with all the 2026 SWAG:
  • Short sleeve race tee
  • Commemorative race bib
  • Finishers medal
  • Complimentary beverage ticket
  • Official race time
• Save $10 with the Bare Bones 5k to receive just an official race time
• Both options race together and compete for the same awards!

Little Bat Dash Kids' Run! Free for kids 12 and under!

A short kids' race around Irving Circle Park. Entry includes commemorative bib and finishers' medal. ^{Adults do not need to register to participate alongside their little bat but will not receive bibs or medals.}

5k COURSE - Interactive 5k map

Male event record: 17:29.2 Tommy Kauffman in 2022(prior course)
Female event and course record: 17:32.9 Tera Moody in 2025
Male course record: 18:06.6 Elliott Gray in 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Are strollers/wagons allowed?

Yes, strollers and wagons are allowed. Children riding in a stroller or wagon do not need to be registered for the event. You may register them if you would like them to receive a shirt, bib, and medal. Please be aware that we will be running on some very historic streets, so please be aware of where you and your wheels are going.

How does the student discount work?

A $5 discount is automatically applied for everyone 18 and under during registration. This discount will be reflected as an Age-Based-Pricing adjustment during checkout.

Can I get a discount code for my school/running club/organization?

We offer discount codes to many local groups. If you are a part of a running club, school, charitable organization, or youth club and don't already have a discount code, please have a representative of your organization reach out to us. We offer discount codes to organizations willing to promote us to their members/students through physical flyers, calendar inclusions, and newsletter mentions.

Will there be race day registration?

Online registration will remain open until 15 minutes before each race begins. You are asked to complete registration and payment through RunSignUp on a personal device before checking in at packet pickup. There will be no paper registrations or cash accepted.

Can I verify or edit my registration?

Of course! Log in to RunSignUp, click on the profile icon on the top right corner. and select My Profile. Scroll down and find this event under My Registrations. Click on Manage Registration and you will be able to review and update your registration details. Find out all the details what all you can do here. If you registered for the race but don't see us under your profile, find out why here.

What are my options if I can no longer attend the event?

Sometimes life happens and plans change, we understand that. While we do not offer refunds, you do have options.

• Transfer to the virtual event - Shoot us a message and we can transfer you to our Virtual event. You can still pick up your SWAG and will be able to submit your time to our Virtual event results for two weeks after the event.
• Gift your registration - You can give your registration spot to another runner. Log in to RunSignUp and navigate to the Manage Registration page for this event. You will provide the name and email of the person you would like to transfer your spot to, then that person will need to register once they receive the email. Full details here.

When is packet pickup?

We are still finalizing details for the 2025 event. Stay tuned for locations and times for early packet pickup on Friday and race day packet pickup.

Is there parking available?

We are still finalizing details for the 2025 event. Stay tuned for locations and times for parking and shuttle buses.

2026 details:

Registrants of all races including the Little Bat Dash will need to check in at a packet pickup prior to their event. We will have multiple opportunities for you to do so:

Halloween Festival's Wellness Fair
When: Saturday, October 24th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Avenue

Early Packet Pickup
When: Friday, October 25th, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: TBD

Race day packet pickup
When: Saturday, October 26th, opens 7:30 AM to 9:20 for the 5k, open until 11:25 for the Little Bat Dash
Location: Irving Circle Park, 236 S Audubon Road

2025 details:

Street parking is available all around the neighborhood and several local organizations are fundraising by selling spots in their parking lots

• Irvington Preparatory Academy - 5751 E University Ave, .1 miles from race site
  • Lots opens at 7 AM, will close from 9:30 to 11:00 am as they are on the first and last stretch of the race course
  • $10/car before 9:30 for runners, $20 for anyone parking after 11:00 am, Proceeds benefit the IPA Student Council
  • Students will be at packet pickup Friday night pre-selling reserved parking for race morning
• Marine Corps League - Bearss Detachment #089 - 550 S Audubon Rd, .5 miles from race site
  • Lot opens at 7:30 AM
  • $5/car, proceeds benefit the Detachment
• George W. Julian School #57 - 5435 E Washington St, .5 miles from race site
  • Lots opens at 9 AM. Only recommended for those not needing to check-in at packet pickup on race day. 
  • $20/car, proceeds benefit the school's Parent Teacher Student Association

For additional parking info, please visit the Street Fair parking page.

Get rewards for getting your friends to run with you!

HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: REGISTER. ON the confirmation page and email, you will receive a unique referral link.
Step 2: SHARE YOUR LINK! Send it to your friends, family, preferred monster hunters, whoever!
Step 3: ??? For this part you just wait...or apply some pressure.
Step 4: EARN REWARDS! RunSignUp will automatically track how many people register following your unique referral link

REWARDS
Refer 3 friends: Receive a sticker 2-pack add-on!
Refer 6 friends: Receive a $10 refund!
Refer 9 friends: Receive an additional $20 refund!
Refer 12 friends: Receive a complimentary 2027 race entry!

^{Referrals must be paid registrations to be eligible to count toward rewards}

2025 Schedule of events

Friday, October 24th
4:00 PM - Early packet pickup opens at Irvington Preparatory Academy
8:00 PM - Early packet pickup closes

Race Day, October 25th
7:30 AM - Race day packet pickup opens
9:20 AM - Opening ceremony begins
9:30 AM - 5k Run/walk starts
9:40 AM - 1 mile run/walk starts
10:00 AM - The Historic Irvington Halloween Street Fair begins! https://www.irvingtonhalloween.com/street-fair
10:30 AM - 1 mile awards
10:45 AM  - 5K awards
11:30 AM - Little Bat Dash starts

Road Closure and Restriction Information

Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Please note that the below only represents the street closures for the Irvington Vampire Run. Street Fair closures can be found here. 

Dear Irvington Residents and Businesses, 

The 79th Annual Irvington Halloween Festival is upon us. The Halloween Festival includes the closing of many Irvington streets to allow for the Street Fair and Vampire Run to take place. 

 Street closures and traffic restrictions for the Vampire Run will be in effect October 25th, 2025

• Race site area
  • South Irving Circle around Irving Circle Park
  • Effective October 25, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
  • All non-emergency traffic prohibited on South Irving Circle
  • Audubon Road north of Irving Circle Park is subject to additional Street Fair traffic restrictions
  • All other roads connecting to South Irving Circle will be restricted at the next intersection but allow traffic to/from the residences on those blocks until 9:30 am
• Race course
  • Streets of south Irvington
    • South of Washington Street
    • West of S Arlington Avenue
    • North of the railroad tracks north of Brookville Road
    • East of S Butler Avenue/S Hawthorne Avenue
    • Effective October 25, 2025, from 9:25 am to 11:00 am
    • All non-emergency traffic prohibited in race course area
    • Streets will reopen as they are cleared of race participants and materials
       

The Irvington Halloween Festival Planning Committee appreciate your cooperation during this year’s festival. We realize this event can cause inconvenience to residents and we want to thank you for helping us continue this Irvington neighborhood tradition. 

Interactive 5k map - race starts at 9:30 AM

Interactive 1mile map - race starts at 9:40 AM