According to NYC Runs:

NYCRUNS Haunted Island 5K
Oct 26, 2013
Start time: 10:00 a.m. start. Race-day packet pickup begins at 8:00.
Firefighters Field
Address: Roosevelt Island Roosevelt Island, NY

Rumor has it that Roosevelt Island has been overrun by all manner of scary things (zombies in particular). Join us in the madness for this Halloween 5K with a superb after party including a great live band and a Halloween themed post-race spread. Goblins and ghouls of all ages are welcome. This event is run in conjunction with Zombies Take Manhattan !

We are thrilled to partner with Rickys , New Yorks warehouse for all of your costume needs, for this event! Registered runners will receive a discount on their costume purchases at Rickys Halloween super stores….

More information and registration for the Roosevelt Island Haunted 5K from NYC Runs is here. Don’t forget that the annual Roosevelt Island Main Street Halloween Parade is also on Saturday starting at 12 PM in front of Blackwell House. The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) reports:

… that due to the 5K Race there will be No Parking on the West Drive between 405 Main St. and 475 Main St. from 6:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27, 2013. Any vehicles found in violation will be summonsed and towed.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group