Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA
Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Zanesville, OH, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (82 days to go)
- Location
- 1425 Newark Rd., Zanesville, OH
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎃👟 Spooky Sprint 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Walk 👟🎃
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: Muskingum Family YMCA
Start Time: 9:30 am-5K 1Mile walk 9:40 am
Race day pick up will begin at 8:15 am
Get ready for a wicked good time at the Spooky Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Walk!
This race is full of tricks, treats, and healthy fun. Dress in your favorite costume and race through our spooktacular course. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a scenic stroll with family/friends on the tree-lined Collegial Woods trail, this Halloween-themed event has something for everyone.
* Strollers and leashed pets are welcome for the 1-Mile Walk — the more the scarier *
Event Highlights: Professionally timed 5K race
🧙♀️ Family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Walk. Kids 10 and under are free with a paid registered adult
🎭 Costume contest with prizes
🍬 Trick-or-treat stations on the walk route
🎉 Post-race festivities include a bounce house, face painting, swimming, and games at our annual fall fest.
Awards & Prizes:
🎃All paid registered participants in the 5K/1-Mile Walk will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt (Shirt not guaranteed after Sept. 20th.)
🏅 Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers (5K)
🥇🥈🥉 Receive special medals and spooky bragging rights!
🏆 Age Group Winners (5K)
Awards for the top 3 finisher, Male and Female, in each of the following age divisions:
• Ages 10 & under
• Ages 11–14
• Ages 15–19
• Ages 20–29
• Ages 30–39
• Ages 40–49
• Ages 50–59
• Ages 60-69
• Ages 70+
Entry Fees (non-refundable)
5K - $30.00 After August 15th - $35.00.
1 Mile Walk - $20.00 After August 15th - $25.00.
Add $5.00 to your entry late-day registration. No Refunds
All participants registered by September 20th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra shirts will be on a first come first served basis.
Proceeds will benefit the Muskingum County Family YMCA
Race Contact
For any questions, please contact Sarah Savage at 740454-4767 Ext 304
Email: sarah.savage@bvfymca.org
***NOTE***
If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including mother nature or pandemics, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.
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
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Zanesville Muni Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Zanesville, OH
Population
24,726
as of 2023
City Elevation
705 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 47 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.
Race Location
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What Are You
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Days to train
- Race
- Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 1425 Newark Rd., Zanesville, OH
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Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA
Oct 3, 2026