Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run
About this race
Halloween WILL be in the air, and we will be celebrating the 16th running of the Ghost 5k running events!
We invite you to join in the fun of Halloween with our 5k and Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run,
Join us Saturday, Oct. 25 at 4 PM from Dynasty Brewing Company, Ashburn VA (21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr. Ashburn, VA) for course Halloween spookiness, costume contest, and more! Our Kids' Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run will start at 3 PM before the 5k race.
This experience will center on the “spooktacular” theme of Halloween and incorporate a costume contest, long sleeve tech shirts, and glow in the dark medal presented at the finish line!
Runners are encouraged to run in costume and be a part of our costume contest!
All participants will receive Halloween candy, commemorative long sleeve tech t-shirt, a glow in the dark finishers' medal presented at the finish line!
Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, Scarecrow Sprint featuring a flat and fast course in Ashburn.
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5k
Join in the fun of Halloween and with this invite to our Ghost 5k. Run in costume to make it more fun, and be a part of our costume contest! All 5k participants will receive a goodie bag of Halloween candy, commemorative long sleeve tech t-shirt, a glow in the dark finishers' medal presented at the finish line!
Scarecrow Sprint
Join in the fun of Halloween with this invite to our Scarecrow Sprint. The Scarecrow Sprint is is just that! Sprint distances recommend for little ghost and scarecrows ages 8 and under. Sprint distances designed for each age group. (2 & under, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8) Kids are encouraged to run in costume and be a part of our costume contest! All Scarecrow Sprint participants will receive a goodie bag of Halloween candy, commemorative long sleeve tech shirt, a glow in the dark finishers' medal presented at the finish line!
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About Ashburn
Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run takes place in Ashburn, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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