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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg VA
5K
63–78°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
70–76°F
rain
2024
72–79°F
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2023
61–70°F
dry
2022
58–77°F
dry
2021
55–81°F
dry
2020
65–76°F
dry
2019
70–82°F
dry
2018
70–75°F
rain
2017
73–84°F
dry
2016
67–73°F
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About this race
Race Overview
Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the second-annual Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k! This spirited run takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7:30 am. Experience the park decked out in its Howl-O-Scream® decor and encounter a friendly fright or two before you cross the finish line in Oktoberfest village.
Lace up your sinister shoes, dress up in your eerie ensemble and get ready for a frightfully good time!
Event Info
- FREE Park Ticket: with every registration (valid through 12/31/2026).
- FREE Race Day Parking: lots open at 5:30am and close at 7:00am.
- Entry: Participants enter through the main Toll Plaza.
- Spectators: are allowed at the start/finish line to cheer on their fellow friends and family.
- Race Timing: Race begins at 7:30am and concludes at 9:00am.
- Medals and Shirts: Commemorative Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k medals and shirts for all participants.
- Entertainment: Busch Gardens Scare Squad entertainment along the race course.
- Celebration: Finish line end of race celebration featuring DJ, photo ops and more.
- Ages: All ages are invited to participate.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in the Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k. The race will be chip timed and results will be posted online.
Additional Information
For more details and registration, visit here.
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