Spook Out Homelessness
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Waxahachie, Texas
- Price $2.00 - $40.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Spook Out Homelessness event on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in Waxahachie, Ellis County! This fun-filled day features a spirited 5K race and a delightful Fun Walk where participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes or masks. Whether you choose to participate solo or form a team, there’s a place for everyone, including your furry friends!
As you enjoy the festivities, you’ll be supporting a vital cause—raising funds for Chrysalis to Wings, a dedicated organization that aids homeless residents in Ellis County. With peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, you can challenge your team to see who can raise the most, all while competing for prizes in various categories, including race winners, walk winners, and the best costumes for both humans and pets! Gather your family and friends for a day of community spirit and fun, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Don’t miss out on this chance to help transform lives while enjoying a memorable day in your community!
As you enjoy the festivities, you’ll be supporting a vital cause—raising funds for Chrysalis to Wings, a dedicated organization that aids homeless residents in Ellis County. With peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, you can challenge your team to see who can raise the most, all while competing for prizes in various categories, including race winners, walk winners, and the best costumes for both humans and pets! Gather your family and friends for a day of community spirit and fun, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Don’t miss out on this chance to help transform lives while enjoying a memorable day in your community!
Organiser's Description
SPOOK OUT HOMELESSNESS is a 5K and Fun Walk in your costumes and/or masks to benefit Chrysalis to Wings, serving the homeless of Ellis County, TX. Family fun for everyone. You can participate alone or form a team. Pets are welcome, too! You can help us raise money with peer to peer fundraising and challenging your team to raise the most. Prizes will be given for the race winners, walk winners and best costumes (human and pet). All proceeds will benefit Chrysalis to Wings.
Chrysalis to Wings is a 501(C)3, faith-based agency providing emergency assistance and transitional housing to residents of our community. Our mission is to serve the residents of Ellis County, offering resources to prevent homelessness and support transformation to self-sufficiency. Emergency assistance in the form of transportation needs, food, clothing, or emergency shelter is available. Transitional housing is available for single women, women with children and legally married couples for an average of 6 months providing food, transportation, job training and educational needs, medical and spiritual care, and day care when needed. The majority of our clients are children.
Chrysalis to Wings is a 501(C)3, faith-based agency providing emergency assistance and transitional housing to residents of our community. Our mission is to serve the residents of Ellis County, offering resources to prevent homelessness and support transformation to self-sufficiency. Emergency assistance in the form of transportation needs, food, clothing, or emergency shelter is available. Transitional housing is available for single women, women with children and legally married couples for an average of 6 months providing food, transportation, job training and educational needs, medical and spiritual care, and day care when needed. The majority of our clients are children.
Races
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5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$40.00
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Fun Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$20.00
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First Responder Cookoff-Hamburger Plate
Sat 18th October 2025 (11:00AM CDT)
$5.00
Who can grill the best burger? -
First Responder Cookoff-Hot Dog Plate
Sat 18th October 2025 (11:00AM CDT)
$2.00
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