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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
211 E Jackson St, Willard MO
5K
48–65°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
52–58°F
dry
2024
58–83°F
dry
2023
65–77°F
rain
2022
60–72°F
rain
2021
57–78°F
rain
2020
39–52°F
dry
2019
43–56°F
rain
2018
43–63°F
dry
2017
44–53°F
dry
2016
54–73°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 54–79°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 54°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Come run the haunted Frisco Trail with Willard Parks! The race begins at the Frisco Highline Trail Head - Willard, MO and progresses WEST down the Greenway Trail 2.5km to the race turn around, and then progresses back to the start. This is a night-time race through the spooky woods on paved trail. The Spooky Sprint 5K is a rain or shine event! This 5k race is not a timed event.
RACE DAY:
Oct 24, 2026
REGISTRATION:
Online or at the Willard Recreation Center, 233 N State Hwy Z, Willard MO, 65781
Day-of registration available 6:00pm until 6:45pm onsite at the Frisco Highline Trail Head, 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781
SHIRT PICKUP:
Oct 23 or Oct 24, Willard Rec Center, 233 N State Hwy Z, Willard, MO 65781. You can also pick up at the check-in table on race day!
CHECK-IN:
Please check-in at the race table by 6:45pm to receive your glow-in-the-dark wristband.
LINE UP:
Starts at 6:30pm, Frisco Highline Trail Head, 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781
START:
7:00pm, Frisco Highline Trail Head, 211 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781
Race entries support the Willard Parks & Recreation Department! You can help our continued programs and projects that bring quality recreational activities and spaces to the Willard-area community.
*REGISTRATIONS AFTER 10/13 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT!*
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