2026 Spooky Sprint 5K
2026 Spooky Sprint 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Willard, MO, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Location
- 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come run the haunted Frisco Trail with Willard Parks! The race begins at the Frisco Highline Trail Head - Willard, MO and progresses WEST down the Greenway Trail 2.5km to the race turn around, and then progresses back to the start. This is a night-time race through the spooky woods on paved trail. The Spooky Sprint 5K is a rain or shine event! This 5k race is not a timed event.
RACE DAY:
Oct 24, 2026
REGISTRATION:
Online or at the Willard Recreation Center, 233 N State Hwy Z, Willard MO, 65781
Day-of registration available 6:00pm until 6:45pm onsite at the Frisco Highline Trail Head, 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781
SHIRT PICKUP:
Oct 23 or Oct 24, Willard Rec Center, 233 N State Hwy Z, Willard, MO 65781. You can also pick up at the check-in table on race day!
CHECK-IN:
Please check-in at the race table by 6:45pm to receive your glow-in-the-dark wristband.
LINE UP:
Starts at 6:30pm, Frisco Highline Trail Head, 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781
START:
7:00pm, Frisco Highline Trail Head, 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781
Race entries support the Willard Parks & Recreation Department! You can help our continued programs and projects that bring quality recreational activities and spaces to the Willard-area community.
*REGISTRATIONS AFTER 10/13 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT BY RACE DAY!*
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield, 5 mi from the venue.
About Willard, MO
Population
6,418
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,198 ft
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
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36
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Spooky Sprint 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO
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2026 Spooky Sprint 5K
Oct 24, 2026