Halloween Horror 10k
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2026 Halloween Horror 5k & 10k
This event on October 25 is a trail race at Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville, Virginia. The course is a loop through forest trails with some technical terrain and minor hills. The 10k consists of two laps of the 5k course. Walkers are welcome and a virtual run option is available for those who cannot attend in person.
Distances
- 5k
- 10k
Runners receive a finisher's medal, a technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. There are water stations along the course: five stations on the 10k at approximately miles 1.05, 2.1, 3.1, 4.15, and 5.2; two stations on the 5k at approximately miles 1.05 and 2.1. Gatorade is available at some stations. Portajohns are not onsite; a nearby convenience store is available.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place in age groups 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. Top three overall finishers are not eligible for age-group awards.
Packet pickup is available at the event; organizers recommend arriving early to check in. There is no on-site race registration. The race supports America’s Soup Kitchen and follows the organizer's refund and transfer policy. The organizer may delay, change, or cancel the event for weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
