Donaldsonville Run For A Cause

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Date 31 Oct, 2026
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Donaldsonville Run For A Cause

About the event

On Halloween night, runners gather for the Spooky Scamper, an unforgettable run through eerie forests and haunted trails. The race starts at twilight as participants make their way along moonlit paths lined with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and mysterious fog. As darkness falls, the course winds around ancient trees draped in cobwebs and past spooky sound effects that add to the chilling atmosphere.
The 5K route features gentle hills and flat stretches through a dense forest where bats flutter overhead and the rustling leaves seem to whisper secrets of the night. Along the way, runners encounter themed stations with costumed volunteers handing out candy and offering words of encouragement in between ghostly screams echoing from nearby woods.
As midnight approaches, the final stretch leads back towards the starting area where fireworks light up the sky as a grand finale for this thrilling Halloween adventure. The Spooky Scamper is not just about racing; it's an immersive experience that transforms every step into a spine-tingling journey through the dark and mysterious night.
For those who prefer to walk, there’s also a family-friendly 2K fun run starting at 6 PM with similar festive decorations but without the competitive timing. Both events promise excitement for all ages on this spooky October evening.

Races offered

31Oct

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for October in Donaldsonville.

Temperature17.4° / 27.4°
Feels like17.4° / 27.3°
Sunshine hours10h 0m
Rainfall2.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.3 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity72.9%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise07:06
Sunset18:31

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Donaldsonville is a city in, and the parish seat of Ascension Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located along the River Road of the west bank of the Mississippi River, it is a part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. At the 2020 U.S. census, it had a population of 6,695.

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