Haunted Hustle 5K, Monster Mash Dash, and The Wicked Walk Parade is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Gulf Shores, AL, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
From the Organizer
The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the return of the Annual Haunted Hustle to Gulf Place Town Green, located at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. Locals and visitors are invited to wear their best Halloween costumes and participate in this horrifyingly fun event. This event will feature a 5K walk/run, a fun run on the sand with monsters along the route, a costume parade and so much more. Proceeds for this event will go to the Dolphin Foundation for Education and Arts, who will also be selling beer and food on site.
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
77°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dauphin Is #2, 20 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
15,785
as of 2023
City Elevation
10 ft
Nearest Airport
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Haunted Hustle 5K, Monster Mash Dash, and The Wicked Walk Parade
Oct 17, 2026