Ghost, Goblins, & Ghouls Spooktacular 5K & Scarecrow Sprint
Event Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Start time:
Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run: 3 PM
5K: 4 PM
Address: The Barn @ One Loudoun, 20450 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147
Fees:
5K:
$25 through September 15
$30 through September 16 – October 15
$35 October 16 – October 27
$20 - ages 18 & under at all times
$40 at packet pick up & race day (October 28 & 29)
Scarecrow Sprint
$10 – through October 27
$12 – at packet pick up & race day (October 28 & 29)
Online Registration Closing Date – October 27, 2016 at Noon. Registrations will still be accepted during packet pickup.
Brief Description
With Halloween in the air, the 7th running of the Ghost, Goblins & Ghouls Spooktacular 5k and Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run will take place at, The Barn @ ONE Loudoun on Saturday, October 29 with a 4 PM start time. The event will center on the spooktacular theme of Halloween and incorporate a costume contest, Halloween themed activities, trick or treating and MORE!
Runners are encouraged to run in costume and enter the costume contest!
The 7th annual Ghost 5k will encourage kids to get moving and shine a spotlight on healthy activities, while raising funds for Kids Run the Nation, a non-profit concentrating on the importance of healthy living, good eating habits, and exercise for children through the sport of running.
Make it more fun with a Team Challenge!
Form a team to represent a family, company or a group of friends and compete against other teams! Register individuals as a team separately and list the team name when asked. Team name must be exactly the same for each team member. Teams consist of at least 4 & must include at least 1 female and 1 male. Top 4 finishers times will be combined to determine the team's time. Top 2 overall teams will win an award. Add to the FUN & dress up in a team theme costume & enter the costume contest!
5K Course:
3.1 mile will start and finish at The Barn @ One Loudoun, 20451 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA and take you through the neighborhood streets of One Loudoun. 5K course will be open for 60 min.
Scarescrow Sprint Fun Run:
Recommended for kids 8 and under. Kids will be divided into running heats according to their age. For example: 2 yrs old & under with parents, 3 & 4 yr olds parents optional, 5 & 6 yr olds, and 7 & 8 yr olds. Distance for each age group heat will be longer as kids grow older, distance from approximately 25 yards to 400 yards. Each participant will receive a finisher’s keepsake upon crossing the finish line. Limited to 150 kids! Register NOW! Register by Oct. 1 and guarantee race swag!
Packet Pick Up/Race Day Registration:
Located at The Barn @ One Loudoun, 20451 Savin Hill Dr, Ashburn, VA
Friday, October 28: 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Saturday, October 29: 1:30 PM – 3:55 PM – Please plan to arrive early and enjoy pre-race activities of music and fun.
Post-Race Activities:
Please be sure to join us after the race for prizes, a costume contest and MORE!
Awards:
Awards will be awarded to the overall male and overall female, second place overall male and second place overall female and to the top two male and female finishers in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11–12, 13– 14, 15-18, 19–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+
Race Beneficiary:
With a Halloween in the air, this event will shine a spotlight on healthy activities, and raises funds for Kids Run the Nation, a non-profit concentrating on the importance of healthy living, good eating habits, and exercise for children through the sport of running.