Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Zanesville, Ohio
- Price Free - $33.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Spooky Sprint 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Walk, happening on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Muskingum Family YMCA in Zanesville, Muskingum. Kicking off at 9:30 AM, the 5K race offers a thrilling challenge for seasoned runners, while the 1-Mile Walk, starting at 9:40 AM, invites families and friends to enjoy a scenic stroll along the beautiful tree-lined Collegial Woods trail. Don your favorite costume for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest and enjoy exciting trick-or-treat stations along the route!
This family-friendly event features professionally timed races, a bounce house, face painting, swimming, and games at the annual fall fest, ensuring a day packed with festive activities for all ages. Participants will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt (guaranteed for those registered by September 20th), and top finishers will earn special medals and bragging rights! With entry fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-Mile Walk, this is a fantastic opportunity to support the Musking
This family-friendly event features professionally timed races, a bounce house, face painting, swimming, and games at the annual fall fest, ensuring a day packed with festive activities for all ages. Participants will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt (guaranteed for those registered by September 20th), and top finishers will earn special medals and bragging rights! With entry fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-Mile Walk, this is a fantastic opportunity to support the Musking
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Spooky Sprint 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Walk
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: Muskingum Family YMCA
Start Time: 9:30 am-5K 1Mile walk 9:40 am
Race day pick up will begin at 8:15 am
Get ready for a wicked good time at the Spooky Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Walk!
This race is full of tricks, treats, and healthy fun. Dress in your favorite costume and race through our spooktacular course. Whether youre a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a scenic stroll with family/friends on the tree-lined Collegial Woods trail, this Halloween-themed event has something for everyone.
* Strollers and leashed pets are welcome for the 1-Mile Walk the more the scarier *
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Professionally timed 5K race
female sign Family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Walk. Kids 10 and under are free with a paid registered adult
Costume contest with prizes
Trick-or-treat stations on the walk route
Post-race festivities include a bounce house, face painting, swimming, and games at our annual fall fest.
Awards & Prizes:
All paid registered participants in the 5K/1-Mile Walk will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt (SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED AFTER SEPT. 20TH.)
Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers (5K)
Receive special medals and spooky bragging rights!
Age Group Winners (5K)
Awards for the top 3 finisher, Male and Female, in each of the following age divisions:
Ages 10 & under
Ages 1114
Ages 1519
Ages 2029
Ages 3039
Ages 4049
Ages 5059
Ages 60-69
Ages 70+
ENTRY FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
5K - $30.00 After August 15th - $35.00.
1 MILE WALK - $20.00 After August 15th - $25.00.
Add $5.00 to your entry late-day registration. No Refunds
All participants registered by September 20th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra shirts will be on a first come first served basis.
Proceeds will benefit the Muskingum County Family YMCA
RACE CONTACT
For any questions, please contact Sarah Savage at 740454-4767 Ext 304
Email: sarah.savage@bvfymca.org
***NOTE***
If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including mother nature or pandemics, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: Muskingum Family YMCA
Start Time: 9:30 am-5K 1Mile walk 9:40 am
Race day pick up will begin at 8:15 am
Get ready for a wicked good time at the Spooky Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Walk!
This race is full of tricks, treats, and healthy fun. Dress in your favorite costume and race through our spooktacular course. Whether youre a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a scenic stroll with family/friends on the tree-lined Collegial Woods trail, this Halloween-themed event has something for everyone.
* Strollers and leashed pets are welcome for the 1-Mile Walk the more the scarier *
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Professionally timed 5K race
female sign Family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Walk. Kids 10 and under are free with a paid registered adult
Costume contest with prizes
Trick-or-treat stations on the walk route
Post-race festivities include a bounce house, face painting, swimming, and games at our annual fall fest.
Awards & Prizes:
All paid registered participants in the 5K/1-Mile Walk will receive a finisher medal and race t-shirt (SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED AFTER SEPT. 20TH.)
Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers (5K)
Receive special medals and spooky bragging rights!
Age Group Winners (5K)
Awards for the top 3 finisher, Male and Female, in each of the following age divisions:
Ages 10 & under
Ages 1114
Ages 1519
Ages 2029
Ages 3039
Ages 4049
Ages 5059
Ages 60-69
Ages 70+
ENTRY FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
5K - $30.00 After August 15th - $35.00.
1 MILE WALK - $20.00 After August 15th - $25.00.
Add $5.00 to your entry late-day registration. No Refunds
All participants registered by September 20th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra shirts will be on a first come first served basis.
Proceeds will benefit the Muskingum County Family YMCA
RACE CONTACT
For any questions, please contact Sarah Savage at 740454-4767 Ext 304
Email: sarah.savage@bvfymca.org
***NOTE***
If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including mother nature or pandemics, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.
Races
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5k Race
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$33.50
This is a Timed Competitive Event Participants will be eligible for Overall and Age Group Awards -
1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:40AM EDT)
$22.90
This is a Non-Timed Event Participants will not be eligible for awards. Participants that want to be timed and/or eligible for Awards should sign up for the 5k - Race. -
Youth - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:35AM EDT)
Free
This is a Non-Timed Event Participants will not be eligible for awards. Participants that want to be timed and/or eligible for Awards should sign up for the 5k - Race.
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