Whether you’re brave enough to tackle the 5K or daring enough to conquer the 13K, this Halloween-themed event delivers a fun and festive atmosphere perfect for runners of all levels. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or frighten) as you take on a course filled with seasonal spirit.
We will gather at Cottonwood Creek Park in Colorado Springs.
All athletes will receive a long-sleeve race shirt—perfect for those crisp fall mornings—and a custom finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment.
For those looking to push their limits, take on the Deadly Double by completing both the 5K and the 13K. It’s the ultimate test of endurance and Halloween courage!
Competitive runners will have plenty to race for. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in both the 5K and 13K, as well as the Top Three in Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Overall categories. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will receive awards in both race distances. For those taking on the Deadly Double, special recognition will be given to the Top Three Male and Female finishers who complete both races.
Whether you’re running for fun, fitness, or a frightfully good challenge, the Running Scared 5K & 13K is sure to be a hauntingly good time you won’t want to miss!
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 18K
Type — Running
08:00
$55.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 18K
Type — Running
08:00
$36.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 13K
Type — Running
08:30
$40.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 13K
Type — Running
08:30
$35.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 13K
Type — Running
08:30
$36.00
Oct 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$36.00
Learn more about the host city, Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02% increase since 2010. Colorado Springs is the second-most populous city and most extensive city by area in the state of Colorado, and the 40th-most-populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, which had 755,105 residents in 2020, and the second-most prominent city of the Front Range Urban Corridor. It is located in east-central Colorado on Fountain Creek, 70 miles (113 km) south of Denver.
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