Last Fright 5K 2026
Last Fright 5K 2026 is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Salem, VA, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Location
- 4549 Malus Drive, Salem, VA
- Price
- $10–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Last Fright 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run
Dare to join us for The Last Fright 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! Start your Halloween off right with a morning of spirited running to support the Glenvar High School Cross Country Team and kick off your weekend right!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 31st 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Start Time
Location: Glenvar High School Property (exact course details available race morning)
Registration Fees
Event
Entry Fee
5k Race
$20.00
1-Mile Fun Run
$10.00
All proceeds directly benefit the Glenvar High School Cross Country Team!
Choose Your Challenge
The 5k (3.1 Miles): Test your speed and endurance on the school grounds! This is a great opportunity for runners of all levels to set a post-Halloween personal best.
The 1-Mile Fun Run: Perfect for families, younger runners, or anyone looking for a brisk, casual walk or jog.
Race Perks & Awards
5k Awards: We'll be recognizing the fastest ghouls and goblins! Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female finishers in the 5k event.
Finishers' Treat: All little monsters aged 12 and under who complete the 1-Mile Fun Run or the 5k will receive a special Treat Bag at the finish line!
Don't let this be your Last Fright of the season—come run for a great cause!
Can’t make the race? You can also donate to the team at the RunSignup on the race entry page!
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
65°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salem, VA
Population
25,477
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,018 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 82 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.
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Last Fright 5K 2026
Oct 31, 2026