2025 SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk

  • Date Thu 2nd October 2025
  • Time 8:00PM EDT
  • Location Orlando, Florida
  • Price $27.50 - $107.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, Sprint

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Get ready for a thrilling evening at the 2025 SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Orlando, Florida! This exhilarating nighttime event invites participants to run through the enchanting yet eerie landscapes of SeaWorld Orlando, where spine-chilling creatures and haunted attractions lurk at every corner. The Howl-O-Sprint promises a unique blend of excitement and terror, as racers navigate scare zones and race past famous roller coasters, all while experiencing the adrenaline rush of the only nighttime terror run of its kind.

Starting at 8:00 PM, the 5K run will culminate in a celebratory post-race festival, featuring live entertainment and the chance to explore one of Howl-O-Scream’s new haunted houses. Participants will receive a commemorative finisher's medal and an exclusive race T-shirt, while the top finishers will be rewarded with gift cards to the Shop of Horrors. With a cap of 2,000 runners, this event is set to be a memorable night filled with fun and frights. Don't miss out on this spooktacular experience – register now and gear up for an unforgettable night at SeaWorld

Organiser's Description

SEAWORLD'S HOWL-O-SPRINT 5K RUN: THE HOWL-O-SPRINT RETURNS FOR YEAR TWO

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, as night falls over SeaWorld Orlando, the shadows come alive. Step into the only nighttime terror run of its kind Howl-O-Sprint 5K where relentless creatures stalk your every step and whispers of curses hang in the air.

Race past roller coasters haunted by unspeakable horrors. Navigate eerie landscapes and harrowing scare zones lurking in the parks darkest corners. Every stride is a fight-or-flight moment and the finish line may be your only escape.

After you survive, celebrate your victory at the exclusive post-race party open only to runners and a limited number of spectators until 11:00 p.m.

_warning Please Note: Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience and contains intense adult content including violence, gore, and blood. The nighttime Howl-O-Scream event is separately ticketed and not included with Howl-O-Sprint registration. No costumes allowed._

About SeaWorlds Howl-O-Scream Event a separately ticketed event

Howl-O-Scream Orlando is back, and this year promises 5 years of spine-tingling fear. Brace yourself for an even more chilling experience: more screams, more terror, more haunts.

HOWL-O-SCREAM 2025 IN NUMBERS:

6 SCARE ZONES (4 NEW)

5 HAUNTED HOUSES (3 NEW and 2 RETURNING FAVE)

5 INTERACTIVE BARS (4 NEW)

4 THRILLING RIDES (Mako, Ice Breaker, Pipeline, Infinity Falls)

2 ROAMING HAUNTS

2 AMAZING SHOWS (Monster Stomp and All New THROTTLE)

warning_ Please Note: Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience and contains intense adult content including violence, gore, and blood. The nighttime Howl-O-Scream event is separately ticketed and not included with Howl-O-Sprint registration. No costumes allowed._

_*Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Event starts at 7:00pm. Parking lot for racers open at 6:30pm. SeaWorlds Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Awards. Visit us now at SeaWorldOrlando.com to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream Orlando the scariest event of the season!_

5K Event Night Timeline:

6:00pm Parking lot opens for participants
6:30pm - Registration and Packet Pickup opens
7:30pm - Parking lot closes - please plan to be onsite at least 45 minutes prior to race start!
8:00pm - START of the Howl-O-Sprint 5K
8:30pm - Finish line festival begins at the post-race party
9:30pm - Awards Ceremony at the Scorchline Bar at the Pavilions area
11:00pm - Post-race party closes



5k Race Amenities include the following:

* Join us as we celebrate our 5th Year of Howl-O-Scream in Orlando and be a part of year 2 of Howl-O-Sprint 5K

* SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run Finisher's medal for all run participants

* Commemorative SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint Run Race T-shirt (adult sizes & unisex)

* Finish Line Post-Race Celebration will include Howl-O-Scream bar and food, live entertainment, opportunity to experience one of the Howl-O-Scream NEW Haunted Houses and photos with Havoc, our new event hero

* FREE Race Day parking

Race T-Shirts:
All participants who register for SeaWorlds Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run will receive a 100% ring-spun soft cotton unisex t-shirt. Must register by Saturday, September 20th to be guaranteed your shirt size.

Finisher Medals for the Howl-O-Sprint 5k:
All PAID participants in the 5K event will receive a custom Inaugural SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint finisher medal. The 5K Race will be capped at 2,000 race participants!



5k Race Awards:
Awards will go to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers only in the SeaWorlds Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run event. There will be a clock at the finish line for everyone to see their finish times. Awards will be as follows:

* 1st Place: Gold Premium: $100 Gift Card to Shop of Horrors (Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop)
* 2nd Place: Silver HOS Merch $75 Gift Card to Shop of Horrors (Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop)
* 3rd Place: Bronze HOS Merch $50 Gift Card to Shop of Horrors (Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop)

WEATHER & SAFETY INFORMATION:
Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

In order to ensure safety of all runners, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers and dogs are prohibited from the racecourse. It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones and obey all race signage. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.

ALL Registration Fees for the SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k (includes FREE parking at SeaWorld):
TOTAL RACE CAPACITY: 2,000 PARTICIPANTS

SEAWORLD'S HOWL-O-SPRINT 5K - IN-PERSON:
-$85.00 through September 13, 2025
-$90.00 from September 14 - October 1, 2025
-$100.00 on Race Day [if not sold out]

SEAWORLD'S HOWL-O-SPRINT 5K - IN-PERSON ANNUAL PASSHOLDER:
-$66.66 through September 13, 2025
-$85.00 from September 14 - October 1, 2025
-$95.00 on Race Day [if not sold out]

_*All SeaWorld Ambassadors (employees) and Military & First Responder's will receive 10% off the registration fee through Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Employee ID and Military ID & First Responders badge/ID must be shown at time of Packet Pick up . If you registered using the Annual Passholder category, you must show ID at the time of Packet Pickup. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts.
_

SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint - SPECTATOR TICKETS:
-$25.00
-Limited to 500
-Allows access to the pavilion area before race starts and to the post-race festivities.

SEAWORLD'S HOWL-O-SPRINT 5K - VIRTUAL:
-$100 thru 10/1/2025 at 12:01am [if not sold out]

All virtual participants will receive the below items following the event. Please allow up to 3-4 weeks for items to arrive and this event is only accepting US residence. This a fun run and done on the honor system. Times are not required to be submitted to the event company. Enjoy your run and thank you for participating in this year's event!

-SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k Finisher's medal for run participants
-Commemorative SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint race T-shirt (adult sizes & unisex)
-Deluxe Bib Number
-Shipping of items are included in the fee

_********* ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND RACE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE ********* THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT ********* NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER********_

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RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS - Only Credit card payments will be accepted on race day if events are not Sold Out!_

Strollers:
Strollers are allowed in the 5k Howl-O-Sprint event. Nurturing future generations of runners is a priority and demonstrating healthy lifestyles to our kids is special. We do ask those registrants participating with a stroller, must line up the after the runners & walkers at the start line. Please listen for directions on where to line up at on the day of the race. Only paid registrants of the Howl-O-Sprint 5k will receive a finisher medal. If you would like your child to receive the medal, you will have to register them for the Howl-O-Sprint 5k.



Early Packet Pickup:
WHEN: Tuesday, September 30th and Wednesday, October 1st, 2025*

LOCATION: HILTON GARDEN INN AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO located at 6850 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821

TIME: 10:30AM - 5:30PM both days

RACE DAY - Or you can opt to pick up your packet at SeaWorld Orlando on Race Day beginning at 6:30pm. However, please do allow additional time to pick up your packet on race day due to parking and potentially long lines.

_*Friends and family can pickup packets for other people._

_REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER OCTOBER 1ST will have to be picked on race day at the race site on October 2nd beginning at 6:30p.m._

Races

  • Sea World's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Adult Unisex Cotton T-Shirt

    Thu 2nd October 2025 (8:00PM EDT)

    $91.10

    OPENS TOMORROW
    As nightfall approaches, terror and dread fill the air. Embark on a one-of-a-kind nighttime terror run experience through SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Sprint on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. Dash through the racecourse while surrounded by relentless characters whispering curses and promises of spine-tingling fear. Feel the adrenaline surge as you speed past roller coasters haunted by unspeakable terrors. Navigate through the dark depths of SeaWorld Orlando where eerie landscapes and harrowing scare zones await. Sprint toward the finish lineif you dare.
  • Sea World's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run - Annual Passholder

    Incl. $5.00 Fee & Adult Unisex Cotton T-Shirt

    Thu 2nd October 2025 (8:00PM EDT)

    $71.66

    OPENS TOMORROW
    As nightfall approaches, terror and dread fill the air. Embark on a one-of-a-kind nighttime terror run experience through SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Sprint on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. Dash through the racecourse while surrounded by relentless characters whispering curses and promises of spine-tingling fear. Feel the adrenaline surge as you speed past roller coasters haunted by unspeakable terrors. Navigate through the dark depths of SeaWorld Orlando where eerie landscapes and harrowing scare zones await. Sprint toward the finish lineif you dare.
  • Sea World's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run - Virtual

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & Adult Unisex Cotton T-Shirt

    $107.00

    Your items will be mailed 3-4 weeks following the event. US Residence only!
  • Sea World's Howl-O-Sprint POST RACE PARTY - Spectator Ticket

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 2nd October 2025 (8:30PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS TOMORROW
    This ticket gets you access to the Post-Race party!

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