2021 - Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run
2021 distances
Running
5k (in person)
Join in the fun of Halloween and join us for our in-person 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 glow in the dark t-shirt, as well as a glow in the dark finishers' medal at the finish line.
Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run (In Person)
Join in the fun of Halloween and join us for our in-person Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run. This distance is recommend for little ghost ages 8 and under. Kids are encouraged to run in costume to make it more fun, and be a part of our costume contest! All Scarecrow Sprint participants will receive a goodie bag of Halloween candy, commemorative long sleeve tech glow in the dark t-shirt, as well as a finishers' medal at the finish line.
5k Virtual Only
Join in the virtual fun of Halloween with this virtual edition of our Ghost 5k. Choose to run anywhere, anytime, and navigate your own course spookiness! Run in costume to make it more fun! Post your pics to our Instagram or Facebook pages with #GhostCertified #SpookeyGoodTime All virtual 5k participants will be shipped a goodie bag of Halloween candy, commemorative long sleeve tech glow in the dark t-shirt, as well as a glow in the dark finishers' medal. Cost of shipping included within your registration price. Those registered before Oct. 15, swag will ship before Oct. 23. Those registered after Oct. 16, swag will ship after Oct. 23.
10k Virtual Only
Join in the virtual fun of Halloween with this virtual edition of our Ghost 5k. Choose to run anywhere, anytime and navigate your own course spookiness! Run in costume to make it more fun! Post your pics to our Instagram or Facebook pages with #GhostCertified! All virtual 10k participants will be shipped a goodie bag of Halloween candy, commemorative long sleeve tech glow in the dark t-shirt, as well as a glow in the dark finishers' medal. Cost of shipping included within your registration price. Those registered before Oct. 15, swag will ship before Oct. 23. Those registered after Oct. 16, swag will ship after Oct. 23.
Not 2 Spooky 4 ME Challenge (5k + 10k virtual)
Join in the virtual fun of Halloween with our virtual challenge! Not 2 Spooky 4 ME gives you the opportunity to run both the 5k and 10k over the Halloween weekend. Make it more fun and run in costume for BOTH runs! Choose to run in one costume for both runs or switch it up and debut two! Post your pics to our Instagram or Facebook pages with #GhostCertified! All virtual challenge participants will be shipped Halloween candy, commemorative event glow in the dark t-shirt, as well as a finishers' medal. Challenge participants will receive an extra surprise swag item as well! Cost of shipping included within your registration price. Those registered before Oct. 15, swag will ship before Oct. 23. Those registered after Oct. 16, swag will ship after Oct. 23.
Race date Weather
Conditions on October 23, 2021 — historical Open-Meteo data.
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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