Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k
From the Organizer
Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the second-annual Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k! This spirited run takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7:30 am. Experience the park decked out in its Howl-O-Scream® decor and encounter a friendly fright or two before you cross the finish line in Oktoberfest village.
Lace up your sinister shoes, dress up in your eerie ensemble and get ready for a frightfully good time!
Event info
- FREE Park Ticket with every registration (valid through 12/31/2026)
- FREE race day parking: lots open at 5:30am and close at 7:00am
- Participants enter through the main Toll Plaza
- Spectators are allowed at the start/finish line to cheer on their fellow fiends and family
- Race begins at 7:30am and concludes at 9:00am
- Commemorative Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k medals and shirts for all participants
- Busch Gardens Scare Squad entertainment along the race course
- Finish line end of race celebration featuring DJ, photo ops and more
- All ages are invited to participate
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in the Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k. The race will be chip timed and results will be posted online.
Events
Weather
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
77°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsburg 2 N, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Williamsburg, VA
Elevation
70 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run?
- Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run is a running race held in Williamsburg, Virginia on September 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia at 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run
Sep 27, 2026