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Spooky Sprint 5K
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Spooky Sprint 5K

Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
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About this race

Join us for the 2026 Spooky Sprint 5K!

8:30 AM: Costume Contest & Check-In
9:00 AM: Race Start

Show off your spooky style! Prizes for the best costumes (yes, pets too!) and medals for overall and age group race winners.

Registration Prices:

  • Early Registration (August 1 - September 30): $35
  • October 1–25: $45 (please note: ticket sales will end at 8:30am on race day)
  • Kids (ages 2–10): $20

PLEASE NOTE: As of October 1st, race t-shirts are available in limited quantities and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. If your size vanishes into the night, we cannot guarantee an exact or alternate fit. 

Race will take place rain or shine.

All pets must be leashed to keep our ghouls and goblins safe.

Food provided by Scratch Biscuit Company.

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the Spooky Sprint 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Roanoke.

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Running

Spooky Sprint 5K

Spooky Sprint 5k Saturday, October 31, 2026 Melrose Family YMCA 497 Main Street, Melrose

Oct 24, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Spooky Sprint 5k 2026

Get ready to race! The annual West End Center for Youth Spooky Sprint 5K is back. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM in Wasena Park, and you won't want to miss it. Packet Pick-Up: • Friday, 10/23, 10 AM to 6 PM at RunAbout Sports Roanoke • Saturday, 10/24 (Race Day), 8 AM to 8:30 AM at Wasena Park Bring your A-game and your best costume. Judging will take place before the race, so arrive by 8:30 AM to enter the costume contest. Let's make this race spooktacular!

Oct 24, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 9-year monthly averages for October in Roanoke.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 7.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 19.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 5.3° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 19.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
14.9
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.1mm

About Roanoke

Spooky Sprint 5K takes place in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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