Vampire Run 2025 - Season 6

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Past event

Covington, Georgia

2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fang-tastic experience at the Vampire Run 2025 - Season 6, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the charming town of Covington, Georgia, famously known as Mystic Falls from "The Vampire Diaries." This exciting 5k run/walk event not only promises thrilling Halloween-themed fun but also serves a noble cause, with all net proceeds benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Whether you choose to run, walk, or crawl, your participation will help make a significant impact in the fight against blood cancers.

Join fellow participants in this USATF certified 5k, which is also a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race. The picturesque route will guide you past iconic filming locations, offering over 15 photo spots to capture your spooky spirit along the way. With the perfect fall weather typically gracing Covington, it's an ideal setting for both serious runners and Halloween enthusiasts. Don't miss the chance to receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt, no matter if you join us in person or participate virtually throughout October. Lace up your shoes, don your best costume, and let's create some unforgettable memories while making a difference together!

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Organiser's description

Welcome to Vampire Run 2025 - Season 6Bad BloodThis 5k run/walk event was created in 2020 and continues in loving memory of my mom and dad, who are no longer with us due to cancer. All net proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.In-Person - Saturday, October 25, 2025Virtual - October 1 thru October 25, 2025We are a USATF certified 5k and a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier!It's not just a run. It's an event! Join us for Atlanta's best Halloween-time fun run. Whether you are a Vampire, Werewolf, Witch, Hunter, or even just plain-old human, you can help us take a bite out of blood cancers by taking part in our annual Vampire Run. You can crawl, walk, or run! Either way, you will be helping us raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by participating in our event.Is there a better place to have a Vampire Run than in Covington, Georgia, a.k.a. Mystic Falls - the fictional town that is home to The Vampire Diaries The Originals, and Legacies? The run will be live in Covington. We will host a VIRTUAL version as well so you can participate from anywhere during the month of October.The live event will go through and by many of the famous filming locations from the popular TV series as well as other horror shows and films that have been filmed here. Whether you participate live or virtually, you will receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt!Check out the photo gallery at the link on the left side of this page.There is something for everyone!For Runners and WalkersThis is a certified, timed run that is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The route is fun and flat so you can get a good time! Plus, it's Fall so the weather is typically amazing.For fans and Halloween loversOur route is essentially a Vampire Diaries walking tour wrapped inside of a 5k. We mark the route with over 15 photo spots, including volunteers to take your photos. Ask others who have participated, we have a LOT of surprises on the course. You can walk or run from photo spot to photo spot.Here's an overview of the weekend:Friday 10/24/2025:TBDSaturday 10/25/2025:TBDREMEMBER - EVERYTHING WE DO IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE MOST FUN FOR YOU AND TO RAISE THE MOST MONEY WE CAN FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY!