Name: Last Fright 5K 2026
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Salem

About the Event

The Last Fright 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run

Dare to join us for The Last Fright 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! Start your Halloween off right with a morning of spirited running to support the Glenvar High School Cross Country Team and kick off your weekend right!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 31st 2026
Time: 8:00 AM Start Time
Location: Glenvar High School Property (exact course details available race morning)

Registration Fees

Event
Entry Fee
5k Race
$20.00
1-Mile Fun Run
$10.00
All proceeds directly benefit the Glenvar High School Cross Country Team!

Choose Your Challenge

The 5k (3.1 Miles): Test your speed and endurance on the school grounds! This is a great opportunity for runners of all levels to set a post-Halloween personal best.
The 1-Mile Fun Run: Perfect for families, younger runners, or anyone looking for a brisk, casual walk or jog.

Race Perks & Awards

5k Awards: We'll be recognizing the fastest ghouls and goblins! Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female finishers in the 5k event.
Finishers' Treat: All little monsters aged 12 and under who complete the 1-Mile Fun Run or the 5k will receive a special Treat Bag at the finish line!

Don't let this be your Last Fright of the season—come run for a great cause!

Can’t make the race? You can also donate to the team at the RunSignup on the race entry page!

Races Offered

Last Fright 1 Mile Fun Run

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$10.00

Last Fright 5 K

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Salem.

thermostat Temperature

8.9° / 21.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.6° / 18.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

18:41

About Salem

Learn more about the host city, Salem.

Salem is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,346. It is the county seat of Roanoke County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Salem with Roanoke County, which surrounds both Salem and the neighboring City of Roanoke, for statistical purposes. Salem has its own courthouse and sheriff's office, but shares a jail with Roanoke County, which is located in the Roanoke County Courthouse complex in Salem. The Roanoke County Sheriff's Office and Roanoke County Department of Social Services are also located within Salem, though the county administrative offices are located in unincorporated Cave Spring.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Last Fright 5K 2026.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Nick Smith	M	18	Christiansburg, VA	20:03.76
🥈	C. Compton	M	10	Salem, VA	23:40.23
🥉	Aaron Smith	M	50	Salem, VA	25:41.25
4	Reggie Bryson	M	60	Salem, VA	25:54.97
5	E. Horrell	M	10	Salem, VA	29:15.16
6	McKenzey Kirby	F	20	Pearisburg, VA	34:36.37
7	Katelin McCullough	F	34	Roanoke, VA	35:13.05
8	Souha Khawam	F	54	Salem, VA	36:05.53
9	Robert Edmonds	M	34	Roanoke, VA	42:55.73