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Running Scared 5K/13K - Dawsonville
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Running Scared 5K/13K - Dawsonville

Dawsonville, Georgia, United States View on map
Oct 17, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Get ready for a spine-tingling race experience at the Running Scared 5K & 13K—where thrills, chills, and fast times collide! Whether you’re brave enough to tackle the 5K or daring enough to conquer the 13K, this Halloween-themed event delivers a fun and festive atmosphere perfect for runners of all levels. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or frighten) as you take on a course filled with seasonal spirit. We will gather at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville, GA. All athletes will receive a long-sleeve race shirt—perfect for those crisp fall mornings—and a custom finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment. For those looking to push their limits, take on the Deadly Double by completing both the 5K and the 13K. It’s the ultimate test of endurance and Halloween courage! Competitive runners will have plenty to race for. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in both the 5K and 13K, as well as the Top Three in Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Overall categories. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will receive awards in both race distances. For those taking on the Deadly Double, special recognition will be given to the Top Three Male and Female finishers who complete both races. Whether you’re running for fun, fitness, or a frightfully good challenge, the Running Scared 5K & 13K is sure to be a hauntingly good time you won’t want to miss!

Pick your distance

Running

Scaredy Cat 5K

Come put your feet on the ground, and join us for a spook-tacular time at Rock Creek Park!

Oct 17, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Heart Pounding 13K

Come put your feet on the ground, and join us for a spook-tacular time at Rock Creek Park!

Oct 17, 2026 13K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Scaredy Cat 5K-No Shirt

Same great event...No shirt

Oct 17, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Heart Pounding 13K-No Shirt

Same great event...No shirt

Oct 17, 2026 13K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Deadly Double

Run the 5K then get back within 30 minutes, and run the 13K. 18K total! Earn a Deadly Double finisher medal in addition to your Running Scared Shirt.

Oct 17, 2026 18K 8:00 AM
$60.00
Open

Virtual Scaredy Cat 5K

Can't make the event, but want to join in on the fun and get the cool swag? Run where and when you want, submit your time, and we'll mail you your race swag!

Oct 17, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Virtual Heart Pounding 13K

Can't make the event, but want to join in on the fun and get the cool swag? Run where and when you want, submit your time, and we'll mail you your race swag!

Oct 17, 2026 13K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Virtual Deadly Double

Run the 5K then run the 13K. 18K total! Earn a Deadly Double finisher medal in addition to your Running Scared Shirt.

Oct 17, 2026 18K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dawsonville, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
13.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
69.1%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 17, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 17, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 16m

The sun rises at 7:43 AM and sets at 6:59 PM local time (EDT) in Dawsonville on October 17, 2026 — 11h 16m of daylight.

Course

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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, 31 Dawsonville events

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