
From the Organizer
Joins us for a spooky good time with a 5k run/walk benefiting the United Way partners in our footprint!
Dressing the theme is encouraged. Can't wait to see you there!
When: October 31, 2026
Where: Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Dr. Columbus, IN 47201
Early check-in and race bag pick up: Friday, October 30 from 4-6pm
Location: Centra Corporate Headquarters, 3801 Tupelo Dr, Columbus, IN 47201
Onsite registration and check-in: Saturday, October 31 at 9:00am
Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run: 9:30am
Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k: 10:00am
Where: Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Dr. Columbus, IN 47201
Interested in being a sponsor? We are looking for family friendly community partners to join us!
Your sponsorship will include:
🎃 The opportunity to share your business with those participating in the Trick or Trot. Please plan to bring candy plus whatever swag you'd like to pass out.
🎃 Set-up will begin at 8:30am and we will have volunteers to help as needed. Drop off location will be near the Mill Race Tower, with parking in the main parking lot.
🎃 Please plan to bring your own table and chairs.
Get all the details and sign up here.
Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k
Run or walk this 5k, it's all about having fun while moving your body. The race will be timed by AB Timing.
All 5K registrations are guaranteed a race day shirt if registered before August 31.
Medals will be included for first 100 in person registrations for the Boo Bash Costume Dash 5K.
Onsite check-in: 9:00am
Kids Trick or Trot Fun Run
This is one is designed for the kids! The route will be approximately 1/2 mile and will include stops for "trick or treating" with local community partners.
The Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run starts at 9:30am
All Trick or Trot participants will receive a Fun Run medal.
Virtual Centra Foundation Boo Bash 5k
Complete 5k between October 10 - October 31
However you want to complete this 5k, it's totally up to you! Whether it's running, walking, elliptical, treadmill, etc, your steps go toward a great cause! It's all about having fun while moving your body. All race proceeds directly support the United Way partners in our footprint!
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
51,104
as of 2023
City Elevation
632 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k and Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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2 miles away
-TRI Columbus
1 mile away
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Less than a mile away
Kids Fun Run
1 mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Centra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k and Trick or Trot Kids Fun Run
Oct 31, 2026