Enjoy the autumn colors and remarkable scenery along the shores of the Fox River. The Freaky 5K is for participants of all ages and abilities. Come out to enjoy a day with friends, family and co-workers. There is even a COSTUME CONTEST for you to channel your inner child.
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
START TIMES: Mini Monster Dash 8:00 AM, 5K Walk / Run 8:30 AM
PACKET PICKUP
Participants can pick up their race bib, timing chip, goodie bag and t-shirt at the following times. Sorry NO early pickup on Friday.
Friday, Oct. 24 @Appleton YMCA from 3-5 pm.
Saturday, Oct.25 @ Pierce Park from 6:30-8:30 am
COSTUME CONTEST
The Costume Contest will take place following the 5K run/walk. Awards will be given for the following categories: Adult, Group, Child. We encourage originality and FUN!
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall (Male / Female) and we will be awarding the winner of each age group. Age groups are: 9 and under, 10-19, 20 -29, 30-39, 40 - 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 0.5 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$15.00
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$20.00
Oct 31, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
10:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Appleton.
Learn more about the host city, Appleton.
Appleton is a growing city in central-eastern Wisconsin, with a population of approximately 72,000 residents and a metro area of ~350,000. It is known as being safe, quiet, and visually pleasant. It is perhaps most famous as the boyhood town of Harry Houdini, the famed magician.
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