
From the Organizer
Ready to get your "spook" on for a great cause? Kick off the Halloween season with a morning of fitness, frights, and fun at the Greenwood 5K Spirit Race! Whether you’re a competitive runner chasing a PR or a family looking for a festive stroll, this event is for you.
The Mission: Every step you take helps fund specialized educational support and resources for students with learning differences in our Jacksonville community.
The Vibe: High energy, community-focused, and wonderfully weird.
The Fun: Costumes aren't just allowed—they’re highly encouraged!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Costume Contest: We’re handing out prizes for the Best Individual Costume and Best Group Costume.
Trunk or Treat: The finish line is just the beginning. Stick around after the race for our community Trunk or Treat—perfect for the kids (and the young at heart).
Support Local Students: Every student deserves a path to success. Greenwood School serves Jacksonville families by providing specialized support for students with learning differences. To ensure our doors remain open to all, our non-profit relies on charitable giving to power our scholarship fund. We are committed to the belief that a family’s financial circumstances should never stand in the way of a child’s education.
Join us in making a difference—one stride at a time!
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
85°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Nas, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
961,739
as of 2023
Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Greenwood Scholarship 5K and Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
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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)
Greenwood Scholarship 5K and Fun Run
Oct 3, 2026