Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA

🎃 Spooky Sprint 5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Walk 🎃

Date: October 4, 2025
Location: Muskingum Family YMCA
Start Time: 9:30 am - 5K, 9:40 am - 1 Mile walk
Race day pick up will begin at 8:15 am

👟 Event Overview 👟

Get ready for an enjoyable day of fitness and festivities at the Spooky Sprint 5K & non-timed 1-Mile Family Fun Walk! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a scenic stroll with the family on the tree-lined Collegial Woods jogging trail, this Halloween-themed event has something for everyone.

• Costumes Encouraged: Dress in your favorite costume and race (or walk!) through our spooktacular course lined with creepy decorations and spirited volunteers.
• Family Friendly: Strollers and leashed pets are welcome for the 1-Mile Walk — the more, the scarier!
• Fun Atmosphere: Plenty of surprises along the way to keep the excitement going!

🌟 Event Highlights 🌟

• Professionally Timed: 5K race.
• Family-Friendly: 1-Mile Fun Walk. Kids 10 and under are free with a paid registered adult.
• Costume Contest: Prizes for best costumes.
• Trick-or-Treat: Stations on the walk route.
• Post-Race Festivities: Includes a bounce house, face painting, swimming, and games at our annual fall fest.

🏆 Awards & Prizes 🏆

• Top Finishers: Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers (5K) receive special medals and spooky bragging rights!
• Age Group Winners: Awards for the top 3 finisher, Male and Female, in each of the following age divisions:
• Ages 10 & under
• Ages 11–14
• Ages 15–19
• Ages 20–29
• Ages 30–39
• Ages 40–49
• Ages 50–59
• Ages 60-69
• Ages 70+

📝 Registration Details 📝

All paid registered participants in the 5K/1-Mile Fun Walk will receive a commemorative finisher medal and race T-Shirt.

• Pre-register Today: Visit here.
• Registration Fees: $30.00 for 5K, $20.00 for 1 Mile Walk.
• Late Registration: After August 15th, $35.00 for 5K, $25.00 for 1 Mile Walk. Add $5.00 to your entry for late-day registration.
• No Refunds: Proceeds will benefit the Muskingum County Family YMCA.

📞 Contact Information 📞

For any questions, please contact Sarah Savage at 740-454-4767 Ext 304. Email: sarah.savage@bvfymca.org

⚠️ Important Note ⚠️

If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including mother nature or pandemics, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.