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Spooky Sprint 5K

A Halloween costume 5K along the Roanoke River where leashed pets compete for Best Pet Costume alongside kids, teens, and adults.

Fun Run Atlas · Virginia

Costume and theme · Roanoke, VA

Spooky Sprint 5K is a costume and theme run in Roanoke, Virginia, with a verified date of October 24, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendlyDogs welcomeCostumes encouraged

When: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Start 9:00 AM (costume judging 8:30 AM)
Late October Saturday
Where: Rivers Edge North Park
210 Reserve Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Directions
Entry: $35 early / $45; kids 2–10 $20
Register
Organized by: West End Center for Youth

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What to expect

costume contest
pet costumes
post-race brews
riverside park

2026 Confirmed

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

West End Center for Youth fundraiser with six costume categories, post-race brews (21+), music, and local eats; moved to Rivers Edge North Park for 2026.

The run

Distances: 5K
Occasion: Halloween
Season: Fall
Benefits: West End Center for Youth

Nearby

Sources

Official site official
Registration official

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.