Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run / Hero Walk

Sunday, October 13, 2024 Past event

3:30 PM CDT

Dyersville, Iowa

Free–$54.00 · 9 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular experience at the Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run and Hero Walk on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, in the charming town of Dyersville, Dubuque! This exciting event invites participants to unleash their creativity by dressing up in Halloween costumes as they navigate a thrilling 3.1-mile course. With monsters, ghosts, and zombies lurking along the trail, runners must protect their health flags while aiming for a top finish. The race features shoe chip timing by B&W Racing Services LLC, ensuring a smooth and accurate experience for all participants.

Runners can compete in the 5K/10K starting at 2:00 PM, with medals awarded to the fastest "Alive" runners in various age groups, as well as a special prize for the Best Costume. Children 10 and under can join the fun for free, while a 1 Mile Hero Walk kicks off at 2:30 PM. All proceeds benefit local initiatives, including the Reading 4 A Reason Program and Cloud Eleven Cotton Candy Co, supporting children battling cancer. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit as we run for a cause!

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Oct 4, 2025

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Races

5k Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

As you run the 3.1 miles through the trail, monsters, ghosts, zombie, etc, will try to infect you with their deadly disease by stealing your flag. Think you can survive the run?Each runner receives a t-shirt, race bib,and 2 health flags

3:00 PM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
5k Virtual Run
Virtual

Incl. $2.20 Fee

Avoid the cold weather and climates by running indoors and at your leisure. Send a picture of your finished time to [email protected], to be entered in the proper age category for finished times.

3:30 PM CDT

$22.20

Entries closed
10k Trail Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Awards are given to the top male and female in each age category: 15-25, 26-35, 35-45, 46+

3:00 PM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
5k Haunted Heritage Trail Fun Run - HEAVY WEIGHT DIVISION

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

Women: 175lbs+ Men: 200lbs+

2:30 PM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
1 Mile Hero Walk (Supporter)

Incl. $1.90 Fee & Child's Cape

100% of proceeds from this event are donated to Cloud Eleven, a local nonprofit helping children rise above cancer.

3:30 PM CDT

$16.90

Entries closed
1 Mile Hero Walk (Fighter/Survivor)

Child's Cape

100% of proceeds from this event are donated to Cloud Eleven, a local nonprofit helping children rise above cancer.

3:30 PM CDT

Free

Entries closed
1 Mile Hero Vitural Walk
Virtual

Incl. $1.90 Fee

100% of proceeds from this event are donated to Cloud Eleven, a local nonprofit helping children rise above cancer.

3:30 PM CDT

$16.90

Entries closed
Sponsor A Family - 1 Mile Hero Walk

Incl. $4.00 Fee & Child Cape

Support a family to come walk for their favorite fighter/survivor. 100% of proceeds from this event are donated to Cloud Eleven, a local nonprofit helping children rise above cancer.

Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 (1:00 PM CDT)

$54.00

Entries closed
Support A Fighter (1 Mile Hero Walk)

Incl. $1.90 Fee

Have a runner/walker hit the trail in honor of your favorite survivor or fighter. A cape will be personalized with their name for the runner to wear. 100% of proceeds from this event are donated to Cloud Eleven, a local nonprofit helping children rise above cancer.

Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 (1:00 AM CDT)

$16.90

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Contestants are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes.

Shoe Chip Timing provided by B&W Racing Services LLC.

Medals given for top "Alive" runners in each of the following age groups both male and female: 11-15, 16-24, 25-34 and 35+.

Best Costume receives an award.

As you run the 3.1 miles through the trail monsters, ghosts, zombie, etc will try to infect you with their deadly disease by stealing your flag. Think you can survive the run? Each runner receives an t-shirt, race bib, shoe chip and 2 health flags.

All proceeds are shared with Brown's Hometown Victory Foundation, in an effort to support the Reading 4 A Reason Program (A local literacy program offered to all local elementary schools) and Cloud Eleven Cotton Candy Co, a non-profit helping children rise above cancer.

5K/10K STARTS at 2:00PM

Children 10 and under are free.

1 Mile Hero Walk: 2:30 PM