Dash of Doom Halloween Run 2025
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Location Calgary, AB
- Price $24.68 - $51.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1km, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a spook-tacular celebration at the 10th Anniversary Dash of Doom Halloween Run on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta! This family-friendly and pet-friendly event invites participants of all ages to join in the fun with a variety of race distances including a thrilling 1 km Kids Race, an exciting 5 km walk/run, and a challenging 10 km run.
Before the races kick off, enjoy a lively pre-race Halloween Festival filled with free face painting, games, and crafty activities that will delight both goblins and ghouls. Don't forget to don your most creative costumes—there are awards for the best outfits, including a special prize for the best dog costume, which will be featured on the 2026 medal and shirt! With a reduced flat rate of just $20 for youth aged 18 and under, this event is designed to be accessible for all. Plus, by choosing the optional finisher’s medal, participants can contribute to sustainability efforts while still enjoying the thrill of race day. Join us for a day of community spirit, festive fun, and support for animal welfare, as we raise funds for AARCS—making this a Halloween tradition you won’t want
Before the races kick off, enjoy a lively pre-race Halloween Festival filled with free face painting, games, and crafty activities that will delight both goblins and ghouls. Don't forget to don your most creative costumes—there are awards for the best outfits, including a special prize for the best dog costume, which will be featured on the 2026 medal and shirt! With a reduced flat rate of just $20 for youth aged 18 and under, this event is designed to be accessible for all. Plus, by choosing the optional finisher’s medal, participants can contribute to sustainability efforts while still enjoying the thrill of race day. Join us for a day of community spirit, festive fun, and support for animal welfare, as we raise funds for AARCS—making this a Halloween tradition you won’t want
Organiser's Description
Run Calgary invites you to be a part of the 10th Anniversary of the Dash of Doom Halloween Run on Saturday, October 25, 2025!This family-friendly and pet-friendly race is a beloved Halloween tradition! With a 1 km Kids Race, 5 km walk/run, and 10 km run, there's something for everyone!Saturday October 25, 2025We've put together a full afternoon of Halloween festivities that are sure to entertain all the goblins and ghouls in your life. We're inviting all participants to join us before the races to explore our pre-race Halloween Festival! Get your face painted for free, try out some games, get crafty, and don't forget to snap some pics at one of the photo backdrops!Join us and come dressed up in your creative costumes, and don't forget the costume for your pooch! All costumes, both human and pets, will be eligible for awards! The best dog costume will win a prize package and, most importantly, they will be featured on the 2026 medal and shirt!
New in 2025In an effort to improve the affordability and accessibility of the event, we are introducing a reduced flat rate of $20 for all youth 18 years of age or younger (as of race day)! This rate will be automatically applied during checkout. The $20 reduced pricing does NOT include processing fees or taxes. Total cost will be $24.68 + GST.
Sustainability EffortsIn an effort to continue our sustainability and conservation efforts, we are offering an optional finisher's medal again this year for the 5km and 10km races, an initiative that was implemented in 2024. For those that still love to collect medals from races (we see you!) you can add the medal to your cart during registration! Medals will be available while quantities last. For those that wish to help create a little less waste, you can choose not to purchase the optional medal. All kids participating in the Kids Race will receive a medal.
Please see the 'Entry Fee Includes' section to see what is included in your registration fee.** All fees associated with race registration are non-refundable.**
Fundraising in support of AARCS
Over the last 9 years, this event has raised over $64,000 for animal welfare.
Did you know?The registration fees we collect are used to cover the operational cost of the event, and not considered a donation! This is why it's important to us that we also promote these fundraising opportunities, in order to help local charities reach their fundraising goals!
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New in 2025In an effort to improve the affordability and accessibility of the event, we are introducing a reduced flat rate of $20 for all youth 18 years of age or younger (as of race day)! This rate will be automatically applied during checkout. The $20 reduced pricing does NOT include processing fees or taxes. Total cost will be $24.68 + GST.
Sustainability EffortsIn an effort to continue our sustainability and conservation efforts, we are offering an optional finisher's medal again this year for the 5km and 10km races, an initiative that was implemented in 2024. For those that still love to collect medals from races (we see you!) you can add the medal to your cart during registration! Medals will be available while quantities last. For those that wish to help create a little less waste, you can choose not to purchase the optional medal. All kids participating in the Kids Race will receive a medal.
Please see the 'Entry Fee Includes' section to see what is included in your registration fee.** All fees associated with race registration are non-refundable.**
Fundraising in support of AARCS
Over the last 9 years, this event has raised over $64,000 for animal welfare.
Did you know?The registration fees we collect are used to cover the operational cost of the event, and not considered a donation! This is why it's important to us that we also promote these fundraising opportunities, in order to help local charities reach their fundraising goals!
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Dash of Doom Halloween Run 2025