Running Scared 5K/13K
Winston Salem October 3,2026 Winston Salem, NC
Events
Heart Pounding 13K
Deadly Double
Virtual Events
Information
Grab your costumes & kids, or leave all that at home. Come out for the best Halloween themed event of the season and be fast, have a great time, or do both. We'll have plenty of Halloween goodies, plenty of music, and a fun atmosphere at the start and finish line AND FINISHER MEDALS!!! The 5K & 13K start at 8:30 AM & 9:00 AM at Jamison Park in Winston-Salem. We'll have an awesome shirts for participants & awards in both races to the top 3 Overall M/F winners, the top 3 M/F Masters winners, Top 3 Overall M/F Grand Master, Top 3 Overall M/F Top 3 Senior Master, and the top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.
📍 Location & Schedule
Jamison Park | 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
7:30 AM – Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
8:30 AM – 5K Start
8:30 AM – Deadly Double Start
9:00 AM – 13K Start
🎃 Swag & Amenities
* Finisher Medals for all participants
* Event T-Shirt (guaranteed size if registered by September 23)
* Hoodie & Sticker Upgrades available during registration
* Self-serve water stations approx. every 1.5 miles (personal hydration encouraged for non-stop runners)
* Pace Limit: 16 min/mile minimum pace
🏆 Awards & Costume Contest
Best Costume Award: Dress in your funniest, scariest, or most creative costume to win!
Awards Categories (5K & 13K):
* Overall (Top 3 Male/Female)
* Masters, Grand Masters, & Senior Grand Masters (Top 3 M/F)
* 5-Year Age Groups from 10 & Under up to 75+ (Top 3 M/F)
SWAG & ADD ON'S
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