Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail
Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Sebastian, FL, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (117 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Indian River County First Responders are excited to present the SEBASTIAN SCREAM 5K & HAUNTED RAIL TRAIL.
Why it Matters: First Responders face intense challenges on the job every day. Proceeds from this event will directly support counseling services, peer-support programs, and critical stress debriefing initiatives for our local Police, Sheriff, Fire and EMS personnel.
Race Information:
- Each race participant will receive a Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail T-shirt while supplies last. Register by October 6th for a guaranteed shirt.
- Each race participant will receive (1) ticket to the Haunted Rail Trail (Haunted Trail may be too intense for young children)
- Award for best costume.
- The Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department will start showing a Halloween movie on the big screen at the pool beginning at 4:30pm.
- Join us after the race at the North County Aquatic Center while the Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department hosts Trunk-or-Treat.
Timeline:
Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00PM: Early Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 AM -1:00PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at North County Aquatic Center (9450 County Rd. 512)
4:30 PM - Halloween movie starts at the North County Aquatic Center
5:30PM: 5K Race Start (Race proceeds west from the North County Aquatic Center to I-95 and returns to the North County Aquatic Center)
6:30PM: Awards
6:30PM: Trunk-or-Treat begins and lasts until the Trunks are empty (Free Entry for Trunk-or-Treat)
7:00 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Opens. Haunted Rail Trail begins at North County Aquatic Center. No MASKS, BAGS, or Halloween Props are allowed to be worn or carried on the trail.
10:00 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Ends
Awards:
Top Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Age Groups (Top 3 M & F Runners): 5-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Entry Fees:
$35 ($40 on race day)
Sorry, no refunds.
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
84°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vero Beach Intl Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sebastian, FL
City Elevation
19 ft
Nearest Airport
VRB
Vero Beach Regional Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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117
Days to train
- Race
- Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail
Oct 24, 2026