From the Organizer
5K Race through Ripley sponsored by Waybright Funeral Home. You may want to dress for the occasion as the best runner's costume will receive a gift certificate. The event starts and ends at City Park behind the Ripley Elementary. The awards ceremony will take place at the finish line. Be sure and stay for the Freakeee after-party! FREE 4-Seasons Race socks will go to the first 50 runners.
Day-of Registration will start at 4:30 pm, at City Park.
This is the 3rd race in the 4 Season Race Series sponsored by Main Street Ripley. Keep up your streak to be eligible for the Series Championship Jacket!
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
67°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ripley, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ripley, WV
Population
3,066
as of 2023
Elevation
604 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 104 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Freakeee 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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)
- What is the Freakeee 5K Run/Walk?
- Freakeee 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Ripley, West Virginia on October 24, 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 Freakeee 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Ripley, West Virginia at Park Street, Ripley, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Freakeee 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Freakeee 5K Run/Walk
Oct 24, 2026