Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile
Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Burgaw, NC, with entry fees from $24 to $34.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- Burgaw Town Square, Burgaw, NC
- Price
- $24–$34
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
WHAT
Burgaw Autumn Festival's Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile
Graveyard 5K.
The Graveyard 5K is a traditional race through Burgaw, North Carolina including running on the the scenic Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail. Our brave racers will also run through a 1/3 mile section through the Burgaw Cemetery. According to records, there are graves dating back to the 1860s. Run fast!
Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile.
In this One Mile Race, participants run the town square in Burgaw. After the race, trick or treat through the festival. Our vendors will have special treats for participants. This event is open to participants of all ages.
Community Partner.
The event has partnered with the Parks Foundation of Burgaw Splash Pad Project.
MAKE A SPLASH FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
We're raising funds to build a Splash Pad at Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park - a vibrant, safe, and inclusive play space where kids of all ages can beat the heat and make lasting memories.
Help us turn on the water and turn up the fun in Burgaw!
For more information visit HERE. To donate click HERE.
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - Timed Event
1 Mile - Timed Event
*You can walk or run either event.
WHEN
Saturday, October 17, 2026
START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Burgaw Town Square
On E Freemont Street between S Wright St & S Walker St
Burgaw, NC 28425
(*For Google Maps use this address: 100 S Wright Street)
PARKING
Parking is available:
- Parking lot at Burgaw Town Hall at N Walker Street & E Wilmington Street
- In front of the Historic Burgaw Train Depot
- Any legal parking spot along Freemont Street
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the Full Schedule, click HERE
HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
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
74°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Willard 4 Sw, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Burgaw, NC
Population
3,249
as of 2023
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
ILM
Wilmington International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- Burgaw Town Square, Burgaw, NC
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Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile
Oct 17, 2026