Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Hillsville, Virginia
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular experience at the Boo Ridge 5k & Fun Runs on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Hillsville, Carroll! This exciting event is not just about racing; it’s a community celebration filled with Halloween spirit and fun. The entire course, beautifully decorated by the Carroll County Special Olympics, is lined with enthusiastic team members in costume, cheering you on and providing refreshment at water points.
Whether you're a seasoned runner ready to tackle the challenging 5K course or a family looking to enjoy a festive day out, the Boo Ridge event welcomes everyone. Feel free to don your best Halloween costume for added fun, but it's not a requirement! If you're unable to run but want to show your support, consider joining the Ghostwalk. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the Carroll County Special Olympics, making it a fantastic way to promote fitness and community spirit while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on this thrilling day of fun, fitness, and festivity!
Whether you're a seasoned runner ready to tackle the challenging 5K course or a family looking to enjoy a festive day out, the Boo Ridge event welcomes everyone. Feel free to don your best Halloween costume for added fun, but it's not a requirement! If you're unable to run but want to show your support, consider joining the Ghostwalk. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the Carroll County Special Olympics, making it a fantastic way to promote fitness and community spirit while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on this thrilling day of fun, fitness, and festivity!
Organiser's Description
Boo Ridge is back! The entire course is decorated by Carroll County Special Olympics for Halloween and members of the team appear in costume all along the route as guides and also manning the water points. Boo Ridge is the major fundraiser for the team's activities and all profits are deposited with Special Olympics VA earmarked for this local team. Many runners also choose to dress in costume; it is part of the fun, but you don't HAVE to wear a costume! Want to support Carroll County Special Olympics, but can't participate on race day?...Join our Ghostwalk!
The course begins by looping around the school and then heads into the woods behind it on an old cross country course. It is challenging, but athletes as young as 6 have done the 5K, and walkers are welcome!
The course begins by looping around the school and then heads into the woods behind it on an old cross country course. It is challenging, but athletes as young as 6 have done the 5K, and walkers are welcome!
Races
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Boo Ridge 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
This is a rugged course, there are up hills and down hills and part of it is through the woods. We do not recommend strollers due to tree roots. There will be costumed Special Olympics athletes and helpers along the way -
Monster Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:40AM EDT)
$16.90
This event was designed for older children or adults who may not wish to do a 5K. It is two laps around the paved path, and is possible to do easily with strollers or wheelchairs. -
Little Goblin Half Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
This event was designed for children age 10 and below and is on a paved pass around the elementary school. It is totally fine for parents to participate by pushing strollers etc, and for older individuals to participate if appropriate. -
Ghost Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:40AM EDT)
$22.20
Can't do Boo Ridge? If you have to be somewhere else, or just don't want to walk or run, but wish to support Carroll County Special Olympics and get a t-shirt, you can ghost walk!
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90 Patriot Ln, Hillsville, 24343, VA, United States
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