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Halloween Horror 10k

Name: Halloween Horror 10k
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Gainesville

Gainesville, United States • 25 Oct 2026

Halloween Horror 5k & 10k

The event takes place on October 25, 2026, at Conway Robinson State Forest Park in Gainesville, VA. It uses trail routes through the park and is explicitly open to walkers as well as runners. The park address is 12814 Lee Hwy, Gainesville, VA 20155.

Distances offered include:

5 km trail course on park trails.
10 km trail course on park trails.

Virtual participation is also available with multiple package options, including entries that come with a medal and entries that include both a medal and a shirt. Registration fees are described as inclusive of mandatory charges, and several pricing tiers apply at different registration periods. Event materials note that fee amounts vary by date and by race option. No start or finish times are provided in this description. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Gainesville

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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