Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile

🎃 Event Overview

Charlotte's Largest and BEST Halloween Event! Make it a Tradition.

The 7th Annual MOTION Running Scared 5K & Monster Mile presented by National Gypsum will take place on October 25th, 2025, at 9:00 am. 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 5K race through and around the South Park area of Charlotte. There will be activities for the kids (face painting, games, etc.), Food Trucks, Beer, Music, and more!

🎽 What You Get

• Quality Shirt: 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.
• Finisher Medals: Guaranteed for the 5K Only. We will now have a mix of medals for the Monster Milers...yahoo!
• Event Giveaways: Great giveaways from our sponsors.
• Kid Activities: Face painting, costume contest, etc.

📅 Packet Pick Up

• Friday, October 25th, 2025: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM at MOTION Fitness, 2101 Rexford Rd #50w, Charlotte, NC 28211
• Race Day: Saturday, October 25th, 2025, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM at MOTION Fitness, 2101 Rexford Rd #50w, Charlotte, NC 28211

⏰ Race Start Times

• 9:00 AM: 5K
• 9:45 AM: AWARDS
• 9:45 AM: Monster Mile (depending on when the last finisher to the 5K comes in and CMPD is ready to go)

👕 T-Shirts

Every participant will receive a t-shirt if signed up before October 10th. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!

⏱️ Timing

We have partnered with Start 2 Finish to time this year's event using Chronotrack Timing Systems. All 5K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up. Monster Mile participants will be able to see their time at the finish with the finish line clock.

🏅 Divisions

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

🏆 Awards

Top 3 Males and Females Overall and 1st place in all age groups.

🎖️ Claiming Awards

As results become available, runners will be able to claim their awards at the awards ceremony prior to the last participant finishing. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

🔄 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.

🚑 Medic/First Aid

There will be a RED medical tent located at the finish line in case of emergency or any medical needs. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well.

☔ Weather Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be neither refunds nor transfers.

🚗 Parking

PLEASE arrive in time to park. There are many available parking lots near the start finish area.

🎉 Expo

At the Running Scared 5K and Monster Mile Expo you will find exhibitors, great giveaways from our sponsors, and kids face painting.

🎶 Entertainment

We are so excited to have AAA Entertainment at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.