The Spooky Duke 5k, 10k, and Costume March
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $27.95 - $32.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at The Spooky Duke 5k, 10k, and Costume March on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Boone, Watauga! Celebrating its 15th annual event, The Spooky Duke invites participants to run, walk, ride, swim, or row in a festive atmosphere that encourages creativity and community spirit. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual participant, you can join in-person on the picturesque campus of Appalachian State University or take part virtually from your own chosen course.
This event is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity to support the Parent to Parent Family Support Network High Country, which provides vital resources and connections for families with children facing diverse challenges. Funds raised will help expand their outreach and support initiatives throughout the High Country region. Don your most creative costume, gather your friends and family, and join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and purpose. Don’t forget to register by October 29, 2025, to secure your official event t-shirt!
This event is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity to support the Parent to Parent Family Support Network High Country, which provides vital resources and connections for families with children facing diverse challenges. Funds raised will help expand their outreach and support initiatives throughout the High Country region. Don your most creative costume, gather your friends and family, and join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and purpose. Don’t forget to register by October 29, 2025, to secure your official event t-shirt!
Organiser's Description
RUN, WALK, RIDE, SWIM, ROW...MUMMY SHUFFLE! JOIN US EITHER IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY FOR OUR 15TH ANNUAL SPOOKY DUKE 5K, 10K, AND COSTUME MARCH!
MISSION:
Parent to Parent Family Support Network High Country (FSN-HC) provides support, education and caring connections to families who: have children with diverse physical, emotional, intellectual or health needs; have a child born prematurely; or are grieving the death of a child. We serve Alleghany, Ashe, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Counties in the NC "High Country"
OUR VISION IS TO TOUCH EVERY FAMILY IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO NEEDS OUR SUPPORT.
FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP PARENT TO PARENT FSN-HC PROVIDE:
* One-on-one connections among families who know the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs.
* Support groups where families come together to share ideas and information, laugh, cry, and support each other.
* Workshops where families gain new skills to help them help their children.
PLEASE HELP US REACH MORE FAMILIES!
EVENT DETAILS:
RACE DATE: November 8, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The in-person race will take place on the campus of Appalachian State University. For the virtual race, participants can complete their distance on the course of their choosing._ _
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 29, 2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT!
2025 T-SHIRT PICKUP AND MAILING
We will send out an email with dates, times, and locations for t-shirt pickup.
For virtual participants, if you chose to have your shirt mailed, there will be a $6.00 fee added to your registration.
RACE RESULTS
For the 2025 virtual race, you can submit your time through Run SignUp [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results].
MISSION:
Parent to Parent Family Support Network High Country (FSN-HC) provides support, education and caring connections to families who: have children with diverse physical, emotional, intellectual or health needs; have a child born prematurely; or are grieving the death of a child. We serve Alleghany, Ashe, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Counties in the NC "High Country"
OUR VISION IS TO TOUCH EVERY FAMILY IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO NEEDS OUR SUPPORT.
FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP PARENT TO PARENT FSN-HC PROVIDE:
* One-on-one connections among families who know the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs.
* Support groups where families come together to share ideas and information, laugh, cry, and support each other.
* Workshops where families gain new skills to help them help their children.
PLEASE HELP US REACH MORE FAMILIES!
EVENT DETAILS:
RACE DATE: November 8, 2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The in-person race will take place on the campus of Appalachian State University. For the virtual race, participants can complete their distance on the course of their choosing._ _
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 29, 2025 TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT!
2025 T-SHIRT PICKUP AND MAILING
We will send out an email with dates, times, and locations for t-shirt pickup.
For virtual participants, if you chose to have your shirt mailed, there will be a $6.00 fee added to your registration.
RACE RESULTS
For the 2025 virtual race, you can submit your time through Run SignUp [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000087349-submit-and-manage-virtual-results].
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