Spook out Cancer
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $32
From the Organizer
Join us for the second annual Spook Out Cancer 5K, a Halloween-themed community event benefiting the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) - the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society working to advance policies that save lives from cancer, reduce the cancer burden, and improve access to care. 🎃
Whether you’re a competitive runner, casual jogger, weekend walker, parent pushing a stroller, or simply looking for a fun reason to enjoy a crisp fall morning outside, this event is for you. Together, we’ll raise funds to support ACS CAN New York’s mission to help cancer patients, survivors, and thrivers across our community.
Event Details:
📍 Location: Orenda Pavilion at Saratoga Spa State Park
🕢 Packet Pickup: Race bib pickup will be available on race day (10/5) from 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM.
🚗 Parking: Free parking is available in the main SPAC parking lot off Route 50, directly behind the box office, just a short walk from the pavilion (signs will direct you!). Please note: parking directly at Orenda Pavilion requires a $10 park entrance fee, which is not included in your registration.
⏰ Race Start: The race begins promptly at 9:00 AM.
📝 Day-Of Registration: Still convincing your friends and family? Day-of registration will be available. Cash or Venmo accepted.
🎟️ Raffles: We’ll have awesome raffle prizes available throughout the morning with 1 ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10 (Cash or Venmo accepted).
Spook Out Cancer was founded by local stage IV cancer survivor Olivia Mannion, who is passionate about ensuring every person has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, survive — and thrive — through cancer.
If you’re unable to attend the 5K, please consider donating in honor or memory of a survivor, thriver, caregiver, loved one, or anyone impacted by cancer.
Interested in sponsoring the event? Please email:
mannion.olivial@gmail.com
Run of Show:
7:30 – 8:45 AM — Packet pickup
7:30 – 10:30 AM — Raffles + trick-or-treat table open
8:30 AM — Group stretching and breathing session
8:45 AM — Opening remarks and event announcements
9:00 AM — Race begins
11:00 AM — Raffle winners announced
(You do not need to be present to win.)
More Fun 🎃🍎🐶
- Dogs are welcome as long as they remain leashed
- Top finishers will receive prizes
- Apples, cider donuts, and fresh cider from local orchards will be available
Contributions or membership payments to ACS CAN are not tax deductible.
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
67°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saratoga Springs 4 Sw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saratoga Springs, NY
Population
28,542
as of 2023
City Elevation
223 ft
Nearest Airport
ALB
Albany International Airport · 22 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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- Date
- October 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Spook out Cancer?
- Spook out Cancer is a running race held in Saratoga Springs, New York on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Spook out Cancer?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, New York at Saratoga Spa State Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Spook out Cancer?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Spook out Cancer
Oct 4, 2026