Running Scared 5 Miler/5K & Monster Mile

🎃 Running Scared 5 Miler/5K & Monster Mile

Charlotte's Largest and BEST Halloween Event!

Make it a Tradition.

The 6th Annual Running Scared 5 Miler/5K & Monster Mile presented by Midnight Mulligan Brewing will take place on October 26th, 2024 at 9:00am. This family fun event encourages participants to have fun, be creative, and dress up in costumes. Costumes are of course encouraged but not required. Enjoy a scenic 5 mile & 5K race through and around uptown Charlotte starting and finishing at Midnight Mulligan Brewing. There will be activities for the kids (face painting, games, etc.), Food Trucks, Beer, Music, and more!

👕 What do I get for participating?

1. High Quality shirt. We will have Unisex short sleeve shirts so please size yourself with that in mind. You must register before October 10th to be guaranteed a choice of shirt: GHOST, MONSTER, PUMPKIN, OR REGULAR. Anyone registered AFTER October 11th will be given a REGULAR event shirt...while inventory lasts.

2. Finisher Medals guaranteed for the 5 miler & 5K Only. We will now have a mix of medals for the Monster Milers...yahoo!

3. Great giveaways from our sponsors

4. Face painting, costume contest, etc.

🎒 Packet Pick Up

Friday, October 25th, 2024: 1:00PM – 6:00PM

• Location: Run For Your Life – Midtown, 901 South Kings Drive, #100, Charlotte, NC 28204

Race Day – Saturday, October 26th, 2024: 7:45AM – 8:45AM

• Location: 2215 Thrift Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208

🏁 Race Information

• Race Start Times: 9:00AM - 5 miler & 5K, 10:15 - Monster Mile
• T-Shirts: Every participant will receive a t-shirt that signed up before October 10th. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Timing: Partnered with Start 2 Finish to time the event using Chronotrack Timing Systems.
• Divisions: Various divisions for awards.

🏆 Awards & Refunds

• Awards: Top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards.
• Claiming Awards: Runners can claim their awards at the ceremony prior to the last participant finishing.
• Refunds and Transfers: Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.
• Time Limit: Walkers are welcome in the Monster Mile only. There is no time limit.