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Running Scared 13K - Winston Salem

Winston-Salem, United States • 19 Oct 2025

Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem is held at Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. The event features Scaredy Cat 5K and Heart Pounding 13K distances, plus the Deadly Double and virtual options. The course runs along the creek, offering a flat, fast experience on a paved trail starting and finishing at Jamison Park.

Water stations appear roughly every 1.5 miles. Finisher medals are awarded, with additional prizes for top overall and masters divisions, plus age-group awards. Participants also receive a race shirt guaranteed in size if registered by the early deadline.

The atmosphere includes Halloween-themed festivities, music, costumes, and an encouraging, family-friendly vibe, with RaceJoy live-tracking and cheers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Winston-Salem

Race information

Website Registration
13 km
Heart Pounding 13k
5 km
Scaredy Cat 5k
Deadly Double
Virtual Deadly Double
Virtual Heart Pounding 13k
Virtual Scaredy Cat 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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