Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

Event Overview

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

Race Details

• Graveyard 5K: The Graveyard 5K is a traditional race through Burgaw, North Carolina including running on the scenic Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail. Our brave racers will also run through a 1/3 mile section through the Burgaw Cemetery. According to records, there are graves dating back to the 1860s. Run fast!
• Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile: In this One Mile Race, participants run the town square in Burgaw. After the race, trick or treat through the festival. Our vendors will have special treats for participants. This event is open to participants of all ages.

Community Partnership

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

Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Start/Finish Line: Burgaw Town Square, On E Freemont Street between S Wright St & S Walker St, Burgaw, NC 28425
• Google Maps: For Google Maps use this address: 100 S Wright Street

Parking Information

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

Schedule of Events

• Full Schedule: For the Full Schedule, click HERE.

Registration Information

• Before the Race: Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner.
• At Pre-Race 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.

For more information visit the race page: Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile.