
From the Organizer
Step into a storybook to support local libraries!
The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their annual Spooktacular Storybook 5K and 1-mile Fun Run.
Dress up as your favorite book character for a chance to win prizes.
All registrants before September 30 will receive a race shirt. This year’s shirt design will be announced as we approach race day!
The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile run will start right after!
Registration prices go up after August 15 and again after September 30. You may register in-person for both races between 6:30-7:45 am on race day. The last day to register with a guaranteed t-shirt will be September 30, so get in early!
Check-in and packet pickup are located at Cullman County Public Library at 200 Clark St NE, Cullman, AL 35055.
While we love our furry friends, we do ask that you keep your pets at home or to greet you at the start/finish line. For liability reasons, we cannot allow them to run the race.
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
72°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Bernard, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
18,894
as of 2023
City Elevation
766 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 42 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 Spooktacular Storybook 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
129
Days to train
Coming Up
Run for Good 5K
Less than a mile away
13th Annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
1 mile away
Midsummer Night Run presented by HomeTown Bank of Alabama
26 miles away
Rails to Recovery
18 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)
Spooktacular Storybook 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 24, 2026