Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

🏃‍♂️ WHAT

Burgaw Autumn Festival's Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

🏞️ Graveyard 5K

• Description: The Graveyard 5K is a traditional race through Burgaw, North Carolina including running on the the scenic Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail.
• Route: Our brave racers will also run through a 1/3 mile section through the Burgaw Cemetery.
• History: According to records, there are graves dating back to the 1860s.
• Challenge: Run fast!

🎃 Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

• Event: In this One Mile Race, participants run the town square in Burgaw.
• Fun: After the race, trick or treat through the festival.
• Special Treats: Our vendors will have special treats for participants.
• Age: This event is open to participants of all ages.

🤝 Community Partner

• Partnership: The event has partnered with the Parks Foundation of Burgaw Splash Pad Project.
• Goal: We’re raising funds to build a Splash Pad at Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park.
• Purpose: A vibrant, safe, and inclusive play space where kids of all ages can beat the heat and make lasting memories.
• Support: Help us turn on the water and turn up the fun in Burgaw!

ℹ️ More Information

For more information visit HERE. To donate click HERE.

🏁 DISTANCES OFFERED

• 5K: Timed Event
• 1 Mile: Timed Event
• Participation: You can walk or run either event.

📅 WHEN

Saturday, October 18, 2025

📍 START / FINISH LINE LOCATION

Burgaw Town Square
On E Freemont Street between S Wright St & S Walker St
Burgaw, NC 28425
(*For Google Maps use this address: 100 S Wright Street)

🚗 PARKING

• Location: Parking is available at the Burgaw Town Hall at N Walker Street & E Wilmington Street.
• Depot: In front of the Historic Burgaw Train Depot.
• Street: Any legal parking spot along Freemont Street.

🗓️ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

For the Full Schedule, click HERE

📝 HOW TO REGISTER

• Pre-Race Registration: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner.
• At Packet Pickup: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.
• Online Registration: You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.