10th Annual Frightful 5K
Participants run or walk a course looping onto Big Beaver Road, Livernois, and through the Civic Center Campus, while a Pumpkin 1K race takes place on the community center field. Runners are encouraged to dress up in spooky, funny, or creative costumes. Registered participants receive an event t-shirt and finisher medal, with awards presented to top runners across age and gender brackets.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
5K: $35 through October 11; $45 October 12–24; $55 on race day. Pumpkin 1K: $15 through October 24; $25 on race day. The page also says age-appropriate results, a t-shirt, and a finisher medal are included for both races, with prizes for top runners in each age/gender bracket. Shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
Hours
5K begins at 8:30 am; Pumpkin 1K has 4 separate time slots starting at 9:30 am. Race-day registration and packet pick-up start at 7 am.
Pets
Dogs are welcome on leashes.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Pick up your race packet on Friday or Saturday to avoid long lines and limited shirt sizes on race day.
- Be sure to register online in advance, as race registrations are not accepted in cash or at the front desk.
- Strollers and dogs on leashes are permitted on the course.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Pumpkin 1K has four separate time slots starting at 9:30 am.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a stroller or dog?
Yes, strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
Do adults need to register to accompany a child in the Pumpkin 1K?
Only participants who want to receive a t-shirt and finisher medal need to register; parents may walk or run the course alongside their child.
Is there an age limit to participate?
No, both races are open to all ages.
What is included with race registration?
Registration includes race results, an event t-shirt, and a finisher medal, with prizes awarded to top finishers in each age and gender bracket.
Are costumes allowed?
Yes, participants are encouraged to wear spooky, creative, and funny costumes.
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