Spooky Sprint
Participants can run or walk a Halloween-themed 5K or 1-mile course through neighborhood streets and along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, with costumes encouraged. After crossing the finish line, attendees gather at Excelsior Commons for a celebration featuring a DJ, fire pits, s'mores, and a hot cocoa and apple cider bar.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
5K with shirt: $45; 5K without shirt: $37; 1-Mile with shirt: $23; 1-Mile without shirt: $15.
Hours
Packet pick-up/day-of registration: 2:30–4:30 PM; 1-mile start: 4:30 PM; 5K start: 5:00 PM; post-race party: 6–7 PM.
Neighborhood
Excelsior
Food & Drink
The post-race after-party includes s'mores and a hot chocolate and apple cider bar.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register by September 30 if you want your registration to include an official race shirt.
- Be alert on the course, as neighborhood streets remain open to vehicles and weather can impact trail conditions.
- Costumes are encouraged for runners and walkers, but coming in standard running attire is also welcome.
Special Events & Promotions
- Participants who completed all three Lake Minnetonka Running Series races can enter code LMRS26 to claim a custom beanie and series bib.
Links & Contact
Run by Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with race registration?
Registration includes a race bib, glow sticks, a finisher medal, and access to the after-party. Timing services are provided for the 5K, and an official race shirt is included if you choose the registration option with a shirt.
Are costumes required?
No, costumes are optional. Participants can unleash their inner character in costume or come as they are.
What happens at the post-race after-party?
The finish-line celebration at Excelsior Commons includes a DJ, fire pits, s'mores, giveaways, and a hot chocolate and apple cider bar.
What is the race terrain like?
The course is routed through local neighborhood streets and along the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail.
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