Running Scared 5k/13k - Huntsville

Sunday, October 12, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

Huntsville, Alabama

$36.60–$62.55 · 8 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Running Scared 5K/13K event on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the vibrant city of Huntsville, Madison! This Halloween-themed race invites participants of all ages to embrace the festive spirit, whether you choose to don your favorite costume or simply come as you are. With the 5K kicking off at 8:00 AM and the 13K following closely at 8:30 AM, there’s plenty of opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the festive atmosphere.

Join fellow runners and families at Ditto Landing, where the excitement builds with Halloween goodies, lively music, and an overall cheerful vibe at both the start and finish lines. Every participant will receive a fantastic event shirt and coveted finisher medals! Don’t miss your chance to compete for awards, with recognition for the top three overall male and female winners, as well as masters, grand masters, senior masters, and age group categories. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just looking to have a blast, the Running Scared 5K/13K promises an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!

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Races

Scaredy Cat 5k

Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt

Come put your feet on the ground, and join us for a spook-tacular time!

8:00 AM CDT

$41.60

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Heart Pounding 13k

Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt

Come put your feet on the ground, and join us for a spook-tacular time!

8:30 AM CDT

$46.60

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Scaredy Cat 5k-No Shirt

Incl. $4.10 Fee

Same great event...No shirt

8:00 AM CDT

$36.60

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Heart Pounding 13k-No Shirt

Incl. $4.10 Fee

Same great event...No shirt

8:30 AM CDT

$41.60

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Deadly Double

Incl. $5.05 Fee & Shirt

Run the 5K then get back within 30 minutes, and run the 13K. 18K total! Earn a Deadly Double finisher medal in addition to your Running Scared Shirt.

8:00 AM CDT

$62.55

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Virtual Scaredy Cat 5k
Virtual

Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt

Can't make the event, but want to join in on the fun and get the cool swag? Run where and when you want, submit your time, and we'll mail you your race swag!

8:00 AM CDT

$39.10

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Virtual Heart Pounding 13k
Virtual

Incl. $4.10 Fee & Shirt

Can't make the event, but want to join in on the fun and get the cool swag? Run where and when you want, submit your time, and we'll mail you your race swag!

8:00 AM CDT

$39.10

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Virtual Deadly Double
Virtual

Incl. $4.90 Fee & Shirt

Run the 5K then run the 13K. 18K total! Earn a Deadly Double finisher medal in addition to your Running Scared Shirt.

8:00 AM CDT

$59.90

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Organiser's description

Grab your costumes & kids, or leave all that at home. Come out for the best Halloween themed event of the season and be fast, have a great time, or do both. We'll have plenty of Halloween goodies, plenty of music, and a fun atmosphere at the start and finish line AND FINISHER MEDALS!!! The 5K & 13K start at 8:00 AM & 8:30 AM at Ditto Landing. We'll have an awesome shirts for participants & awards in both races to the top 3 Overall M/F winners, the top 3 M/F Masters winners, Top 3 Overall M/F Grand Master, Top 3 Overall M/F Top 3 Senior Master, and the top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.