Spooky Sprint 5K 2026
Spooky Sprint 5K 2026 is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Roanoke, VA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (83 days to go)
- Location
- 210 Reserve Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2026 Spooky Sprint 5K!
8:30 AM: Costume Contest & Check-In
9:00 AM: Race Start
Show off your spooky style! Prizes for the best costumes (yes, pets too!) and medals for overall and age group race winners.
Registration Prices:
- Early Registration (thru September 30): $35
- October 1–25: $45 (please note: registration sales will end at 8:30am on race day)
- Kids (ages 2–10): $20
PLEASE NOTE: After October 1st, race t-shirts will be available in limited quantities and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. If your size vanishes into the night, we cannot guarantee an exact or alternate fit.
COSTUME CONTEST with prizes for each category provided by Mast General Store!
- BEST YOUTH COSTUME (ages 12 & under) - For the most creative costume worn by a child!
- BEST TEEN COSTUME (ages 13-17) - Celebrating creativity and Halloween spirit among teens
- BEST ADULT COSTUME - For the standout costume among adult participants
- MOST CREATIVE/ORIGINAL COSTUME - Awarded to the most unique and imaginative costume
- BEST HALLOWEEN SPIRIT- For the participant who fully embraces the fun, festive, and spooky atmosphere of the event
- BEST PET COSTUME - Awarded to the four-legged participant sporting the most creative, adorable, or spooktacular costume while showing off their Halloween spirit
Race will take place rain or shine.
*PLEASE NOTE NEW RACE LOCATION FOR 2026 - Rivers Edge North Park
All pets must be leashed to keep our ghouls and goblins safe.
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
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Roanoke, VA
Population
98,677
as of 2023
City Elevation
968 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 82 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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Days to train
- Race
- Spooky Sprint 5K 2026
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 210 Reserve Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA
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Spooky Sprint 5K 2026
Oct 24, 2026