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Spooky Sprint

Name: Spooky Sprint
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Quidi Vidi Lake

Quidi Vidi Lake, Canada • 31 Oct 2026

Spooky Sprint 2026

Spooky Sprint 2026 takes place on October 31, 2026 at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, NL, Canada. The event sold out very quickly last year and is limited to 400 spots; at the time of posting 230 spots remain.

The route is one lap around Quidi Vidi Lake on the trail. The organizer presents the event as suitable for families.

The event supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern NL. The fundraising total shown is CA$923.45 toward a CA$1,500 goal. Prizes are offered for first second and third best costumes. There is a CA$100 Running Room gift card for the top fundraiser. Entrants who donate CA$10 or more when signing up are entered to win an additional CA$100 Running Room gift card. Participants receive a glow in the dark medal.

Registration fees shown include mandatory charges. Example price brackets listed are CA$45.51 for Jan 18 to Oct 3 and CA$56.31 for Oct 4 to Oct 27.

Race bib pick up is scheduled for Thursday October 29 and Friday October 30 from 12:00 to 17:00 at St. John's Running Room (Churchill Square), 9 Rowan Street. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Quidi Vidi Lake

Race information

Registration

Once Around Quidi Vidi Lake on the Trail

Spooky Sprint Fun Run

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

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