10th Annual Frightful 5K and Pumpkin 1K

Join us Sunday, October 25, 2026 for the 10th Annual Frightful 5K & Pumpkin 1K presented by the City of Troy! The USATF certified course will start and finish at the Troy Community Center located at 3179 Livernois Rd., Troy, Michigan.

Race route runs onto Big Beaver Rd. and onto Civic Center Campus before ending back at Troy Community Center. Spooky, creative, and funny costumes encouraged. Age appropriate results, t-shirt, and finishers medal included. Shirt sizes not guaranteed. 

Start Times

• Frightful 5K: 8:30 am*
• Pumpkin 1K: Separate heats begin at 9:30 am
  *no late starts permitted due to scheduled road closure

5K Pricing

• August 3 through October 11: $35
• Oct. 12 - 24: $45
• Race Day: $55

1K Pricing

• August 3 - October 24: $15
• Race Day: $25

1K SAFE FUN: 1K will be run in separate time slots 5 minutes apart starting at 9:30 am. Each 1K time slot will be limited to 60 participants. Registrants will choose their time slot based on availability during the check out process. To lessen congestion and make for a safe and fun experience, please line up for your chosen time.

Packet Pick Up

Packet pick up will be at the Troy Community Center front desk (south main entrance) on the dates below:

• Friday, October 23: 8 am - 5 pm 
• Saturday, October 24: 8 am - 12 pm

Race day registration and packet pick up starting at 7 am day of event. We highly encourage picking up on Friday or Saturday. Expect a long wait and limited shirt sizes on race day.