
From the Organizer
RACE EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Grab your costume and running shoes and head out to the 2026 Winters Runners and Walkers Club Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest on Sunday, October 25th. We’re going to have a WICKEDLY good time. This event is a thriller for the entire family. In addition to the 1 Mile Adult, 5K Timed & 10K Timed, kids will scream with excitement on the 1 Mile Monster Dash. We will have an individual costume contest, as well as a best group costume contest. Please join us for Winter’s 7th Annual Halloween Fun Run sponsored by the Winters Runners and Walkers Club. So, if you dare to challenge yourself to a spooky fun time, sign up TODAY and we’ll be waiting for you at the starting line… Trick-or-Treat! Happy Halloween! Nutrishop Electrolyte mix will be available at one of the 5k/10k course water stations.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSING:
Cutoff date for Online Registration is 10/23/26 at 11:59 PM.
REGISTRATION AND PACKET/PU:
Late Registration and Packet Pick-up 10/24/26 (Saturday) in front Hooby's Brewing 9 E. Main Street Winters, Ca 95694 Winters from 10am-4pm & Race Day 10/25/26 (Sunday Race Day) at Rotary Park, corner of Railroad St. and Main Street, Winters, Ca 95694 from 6:30-9:30am. Sunday Race Day registrations close at the start of each race.
START TIMES:
8:00am Start 10K (3 Hour Limit after race start time)
8:10am Start 5K (3 Hour Limit after race start time)
9:30am 1 Mile Kids Monster Dash and 1Mile Adult
REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS:
All Races Finishers receive custom medals. 5K and 10K finishers receives Chip Timing. 1 mile Adult, 5K and 10K Finishers receives a custom medal + Tech Tee + One Free Hooby’s beverage (must be 21 years old for beer) (wine not Included) “ONLY FOR USE ON 10/25 FROM 8:00AM-12:00PM”. 1 Mile Monster Dash Finishers receives a custom medal + Tech Tee.
All Shirts Guaranteed before 10/9/26).
NOTE:
The 5K & 10K course is open to regular traffic, please observe all traffic laws. Volunteers may be at intersections along the course. The 5K & 10K course will start opening sometime after 10:00 AM, there is a 3 hour timed course Limit for 5K and 10K races after the race start times. The start line will be separated by Pace Markers.
AWARDS:
Place Awards for 5K&10K Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners. Costume Contest prizes for Individual and Best Group choices 5k / 10K and 1 mile races.
FEES:
1 mile Monster Dash $20.00. 1 mile individual adult/teen $20.00.
5K W/O Shirt 1/26 until 9/11 $30.00. 9/12 until 10/24 $35.00, then $40.00 on Race Day.
5K with Shirt 1/26 until 9/11 $35.00. 9/12 until 10/24 $40.00, then $45.00 on Race Day.
10K W/O Shirt 1/26 until 9/11 $35.00, 9/12 until 10/24 $40.00. then $45.00 on Race Day.
10K with Shirt 1/26 until 9/11 $40.00, 9/12 until 10/24 $45.00. then $50.00 on Race Day.
LODGING:
HOTEL WINTERS 12 Abbey St, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 505-9123 https://www.hotelwinters.com/
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES by Marriott 702 Matsumoto Lane, Winters, Ca 95694 (530) 240-3200 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sacwi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-sacramento-winters/overview/
ABBEY HOUSE INN 101 Abbey Street Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-5870 https://abbeyhouseinn.com/
DATE:
October 25, 2026
TIME:
8:00 am – 11:30 am
EVENT CATEGORIES:
One Mile Monster Mash (Untimed), One Mile Adult (Untimed) 5K (Timed), 10K (Timed)
WEBSITE:
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Winters/WintersSpooktacularFunRun
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561302874455
TIMING AND RESULTS:
TCR TIMING.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY:
FACCHINO PHOTOGRAPHY
https://facchinophotography.zenfolio.com/
(Please wear your race bib on the front for easy identification.)
Events
Weather
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
77°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winters, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
7,453
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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2026 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest
Oct 25, 2026