Freeland Freaky 5's

Event Overview

Join us for a Halloween running of Freaky 5’s in Freeland - a spooktacular running race along the newest section of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail system. Taking place at Hayes Park in Freeland, participants can expect professionally timed 5K Run/Walk and 5K Run events and an un-timed youth 1 Mile Fun Run. We LOVE this new section of trail and are excited about showcasing it in the fall. New for 2026 is the addition of an un-timed, casual 5K category. This category is for those who don’t particularly care about their finish times and would like to save a bit on registration. Start times are also earlier so families can prepare for trick-or-treating!

Registration Details

• Participant Limit: 500 participants - so register NOW!
• Race Website: digdeepraces.com/freaky5s

Costume Contest

Costumes are highly encouraged! In fact, there will be youth and adult costume contests with prizes for the Top Overall youth (13 & Under) and adult costumes. Adult and Youth Costume Award Bowls includes the following Gift Certificates: $50 from Runners Athletic Company and $20 from Baynes Apple Valley.

After the race, a gift basket from Bayne’s Apple Valley will be given away on-site to a lucky participant using a random number selection of race bib. Winner must be present to win!

Included with Entry

• Awesome custom finisher medals
• Long Sleeve Race T-shirt (if registered “with shirt”)
• Professional timing results

Race Date and Times

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Kid’s Fun Run: 8:45 AM
• 5 MILE start: 9:30 AM
• 5K Run/Walk start: 9:35 AM
• Casual 5K Run/Walk start: 9:40 AM

Race Location

Location: Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

Registration Prices

5 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk:

• $36 with shirt
• $31 no shirt

Casual 5K Run/Walk (untimed):

• $31 with shirt
• $26 no shirt

Youth (13 & Under) 5K Run/Walk:

• $26 with shirt
• $21 no shirt

Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run:

• $15.00 (includes shirt if registered on or before midnight on Sunday, October 19)

Important Registration Information

Registrants will have the option to decline a shirt and save $5 at shirt selection when registering. On Sunday, October 25th shirts will be ordered and any extra will be placed in inventory in the registration system. To guarantee a shirt size, please register before then. Please note that shirts not picked up before close of packet pickup will be forfeit by registrant and will not be refunded. If unable to attend event it is the responsibility of the registrant to have someone pick up their items or to arrange alternate pickup prior to the event.

There will not be a separate category for Walkers at this event. All participants in the 5K are free to run and/or walk as they see fit. Youth pricing is available only for the 5K event and is not available for the 5 Mile event.

Registration for the Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run is limited to youth participants 13 & Under. 1 Mile Fun Run in an untimed event. Please note that all Kids Run youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when running.

Packet Pickup and Late Registration

• Date: Saturday, October 31 - 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Rd, Freeland, MI 48623

T-Shirts

Event-specific t-shirts are guaranteed ONLY to those who register for the “with shirt” option online on or before midnight on Sunday, October 25th!

Shirts are A4 Cooling Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirts in Unisex, Ladies Cut and Youth Sizing. Color is White. 100% Polyester.