The Copper Penny Spirits Halloween Eve 5k

Get ready to kick-start your Halloween weekend with a twist! The Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series is hitting the historic streets of Vandalia for a spooktacular Halloween Eve 5K at The Copper Penny. As dusk settles on Friday night, join fellow runners and walkers under the eerie canopy of fall, embarking from this beloved local haunt on a safe and scenic route right through the town's beating heart.

Your senses will tingle with the crisp autumn air, the welcoming flicker of porch lights, and a dash of Halloween excitement perfect for setting the stage. With each registration, nab a unique Fayette County medal, a themed Spirits Run shirt, a celebratory runner cup, your Illinois Adventure Series stamp, and access to the festive Copper Penny post-run gathering. Don Halloween garb if you dare, or come as you are, to join a community reveling in the mysterious evening charm that only true Spirits Runners know. Let’s light up Vandalia with the spirit of the season!