Halloween Howl 5K & 1K
About this race
Reminder: The race is at Little Mulberry Park and we are at the FENCE ROAD entrance close to Hwy. 324!! Our banners are located at the entrance as well!!
Peachtree Qualifier! Join us for our 9th annual Canine Pet Rescue fundraiser/Halloween Howl event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula. 100% of your entrance fee will go towards saving dogs, rehabilitating, housing, and placing them in new loving homes. It will be SPOOKtacular fun for the whole family!! Costumes are optional and encouraged! We will have a costume contest for Kids, Adults, and Pups! Award ceremony will commence after the race. No Refunds since this is a charity event. Thank you!!
**Our 1K is perfect for small or senior dogs and their owners, our senior community and kids (of all ages) that want to participate but that want to do a shorter distance*
RAFFLE!!! We will be selling raffle tickets now through race day for $2 each or (3 for $5) or (10 for $15) for some great items! You do not have to be present to win. Check back soon for more updates!!
Early Packet Pickups available at the Mulberry Park Pavilion (race location) from 4:30pm-6pm on Friday, 10/30/26
Registration: We will begin packet pickups at 8:15am on Saturday (10/31/26) morning.
Start Times: The 5K will start promptly at 9AM. The 1K Fun Run will begin at 10AM. Runners, walkers, strollers, and all furbabies are welcome!
WE ASK THAT YOU ABIDE BY THESE GUIDELINES:
Please make sure your dog(s) are:
- Current on all their vaccines, including rabies
- Wearing an ID Tag
- are on a 6ft or less leash & in control. No retractable leashes
- accompanied by an adult at all times
(No Aggressive Dogs & please make sure to clean up after your pups)
Registration Fees:
- $30 - 5K
- $35 - 5K after August 31, 2026
- $20 - 1K
- $25 - 1K after August 31, 2026
- $35 - Virtual 5K
- $40 - Virtual 5K after August 31, 2026
*Registration Fees are Non-Refundable* 2026 T-shirts and Swag Bags are not guaranteed after signup deadline of 10/08/26!! You will be able to register on race day, Saturday, 10/31/26 beginning at 8:00am as well.
**5K includes a t-shirt, finishing medal, and a swag bag while supplies last. Our 1K includes a finishing medal only, but t-shrts can be pre-ordred for an extra charge. Our Virtual Race includes a medal and T-shirt. Additional adult size shirts are available for purchase!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
1K Run/Walk
Our 1K is perfect for small or senior dogs and their owners, our senior community and kids (of all ages) that want to participate but that want to do a shorter distance.
Virtual Runner
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Auburn, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:54 AM and sets at 6:43 PM local time (EDT) in Auburn on October 31, 2026 — 10h 49m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Halloween Howl 5K & 1K
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Auburn events
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