Wicked Spooky 5k & Creepy Crawly Climb
Participants take to the streets in costume for a 5k road race or a kids' quarter-mile climb starting and finishing at the brewery. Runners and walkers are encouraged to wear creative Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes. Each entry includes a finisher medal, a long-sleeve shirt, and a Wicked Weed craft beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Included in 5K registration: a long-sleeve race shirt, wooden finisher medal, race bib, one Wicked Weed beer for ages 21+ or an N/A beverage, chip timing, and a donation to MountainTrue. Virtual options are available, but no virtual price is stated. An additional donation can be added during registration.
Hours
Friday, Oct. 30: early packet pickup 4–6PM. Saturday, Oct. 31: race-day packet pickup 8–8:50AM; 5K race start 9AM; bar opens 9:30AM; costume and top/age-group awards 10:00AM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
South Slope
Food & Drink
5K registration includes one Wicked Weed craft beer for participants 21 and older, or a non-alcoholic beverage.
Parking
Coxe Avenue is closed from Hilliard to Banks Avenue for the race start/finish. Paid parking options listed are Ironwood Parking Garage, Banks Avenue Parking Lot 1, 91 Coxe Avenue Parking Lot, Lexington Avenue Parking Lot, Coxe & Hilliard Avenue Parking Lot, and Coxe Avenue Parking Garage. Street parking is available first come, first serve on Coxe Avenue, Banks Avenue, and Collier Avenue.
Accessibility
Strollers are welcome on the course, with participants asked to start near the back of the pack.
Pets
Dogs are welcome at the brewery in the outdoor Beer Garden or under the outdoor roofed patio, but cannot run with participants. Other animals are also not allowed to run with participants. Service animals are allowed with prior approval requested more than five days ahead of race day and supporting documentation.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Pick up your race packet early on Friday afternoon at the Funkatorium to avoid lines on race morning.
- If you plan to run with a stroller, line up near the back of the pack at the start line.
- Leave pets off the race course; while dogs are welcome in outdoor areas of the brewery, they are not permitted to run with participants.
Special Events & Promotions
- A kids’ Creepy Crawly Climb has been added for 2026 as a separate session from the 5K.
Links & Contact
Run by Kick It Event Management
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed to run with participants?
No, dogs and other animals are not permitted to run on the course for safety and insurance reasons, though they are welcome in the brewery's outdoor beer garden and patio.
Are strollers allowed on the course?
Yes, strollers are permitted, but participants pushing strollers are asked to start near the back of the pack.
What do costume contest winners receive?
Two costume contest winners each receive a pumpkin.
What is included with 5k registration?
Registration includes chip timing, a race bib, a wooden finisher medal, a long-sleeve race shirt, one Wicked Weed beer (ages 21+) or non-alcoholic drink, and a donation to MountainTrue.
Is there a virtual participation option?
Yes, virtual participants can sign up to have their race bib, medal, and shirt shipped to them within the United States after the event.
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