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Froggy's Freaky Friday

Name: Froggy's Freaky Friday
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Galax

Galax, United States • 31-1 Oct-Nov 2026

Froggy's Freaky Friday 24 hr race

Froggy's Freaky Friday is a 24 hour running event on October 31, 2026, held at 166 Old Quaker Rd in Galax, Virginia. The event is organized by Froggy Mountain Adventures and is presented with a Halloween theme and a haunted forest vibe.

Participants who reach specific distance thresholds within 24 hours receive medals. An overall award is given to the runner who completes the most laps in the 24 hour period. The course is described as a 500 feet per 1 mile loop.

The event offers seasonal food including chili and apple cider and provides trick or treat candy. There are prizes for costumes. Camping options include free tent and car camping or Airbnb and glamping tents available for a reduced price. Registration will be available on UltraSignup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Galax

Race information

Registration Facebook

50 mi

50 Mile Distance Goal

50 km

50k Distance Goal

1 Mile Loop

24 Hour Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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