
From the Organizer
Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition is more than just a race; it's a chance to come together as a community and make a difference.
Join us on Halloween morning for a fun and festive 5K, Half Marathon, and 1-Mile Fun Run benefiting programs that support youth opportunity, health, community, and community resiliency across our community.
Whether you're running in costume or cheering from the sidelines, every mile helps bring hope to individuals and families in need.
Run for fun. Run for hope. Run to make an impact!
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
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anniston Metro Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,377
as of 2023
Elevation
838 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 55 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
145
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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)
Miles of Hope: Spooky Edition
Oct 31, 2026