The 18th annual Freaky Friday 8K takes place on a scenic yet scary course during the darkness. There will be a post-race awards ceremony complete with food and drinks at Dreamland Barbecue along with a costume contest prior to the start of the run. Local radio stations and craft beer will also be on hand for registered runners.
Packet pickup will be at Dreamland BBQ at 101 Bridge Ave, Northport, AL, Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5pm-6pm.
Oct 30, 2026
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
20:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Northport.
Learn more about the host city, Northport.
Northport is a city in Tuscaloosa County in the west central part of the State of Alabama. Located on the Black Warrior River across from downtown Tuscaloosa, it is currently the 17th most populous city in Alabama with a population of 31,125 in the 2020 census. It incorporated in 1871. It is part of the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area.
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