Frightening 5K
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Frightening 5er
The Frightening 5er is an after-dark 5 km trail run at FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg on October 29, 2026. The event uses FortWhyte trails at night and includes themed elements described as creepy surprises and eerie shadows along the route. The finish area features snacks, candy, and a post-race beer or other beverage.
Every registered participant receives a limited-edition sweatshirt, a custom race bib, a finishers' medal, and a post-race treat, plus one free beer or beverage. Race package pick-up is at Big Sky Run Co., 194 Tache Ave, with pick-up scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 4–7 pm and Wednesday, October 28, 4–7 pm.
Capacity limits apply; the event listing indicates the event is full and that only registered participants may attend on event night. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Pets are not permitted on the trails for this event.
The event lists a registration fee amount of CA$78.27 where pricing applies. The event also includes a fundraising component for FortWhyte Alive; at the time of the listing CA$1,121.12 had been raised toward a CA$3,000 goal to support environmental education programming and trail maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
