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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
110 Lumpkin Dr., Carrollton GA
1 Mile · 5K
51–71°F · low rain risk
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2025
49–72°F
dry
2024
58–79°F
dry
2023
50–71°F
dry
2022
46–75°F
dry
2021
49–74°F
dry
2020
62–69°F
rain
2019
46–67°F
dry
2018
48–70°F
dry
2017
51–63°F
dry
2016
55–79°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The 2nd Annual Apex- Halloween Hustle 5k and Minion Mile is back with your favorite route for the spooky season! More decorations, options to add on extra event gear during your sign-up, festive Halloween music, costume contest, fog machines, free cotton candy and popcorn, and more!
WHO
- Participants: ALL runners, step counters, and Halloween enthusiast!
- Fitness Levels: From first time 5k'ers to experienced athletes, you are all welcome!
WHAT
- Distance: 3.1 miles of fast changing scenery.
- Route: Starting from the City Rec Dept., through the woods, passing Castle Playground, racing past the East Carrollton soccer fields, and dashing to the turnaround at the Log Cabin.
- Elevation: Total elevation of ~250 feet, perfect for beginners and enough hills to give you a challenge.
- Rest Areas: Many rest areas along the way include park benches and hydration tables.
WHEN
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Minion's Mile: Kids 1 mile: 8:00-8:20am
- Halloween Hustle 5k: 8:30am START
WHERE
- Location: 110 Lumpkin Dr. Carrollton, Ga. 30117 (City Rec. Dept.)
- Race Start: We will begin our race at the top of Lumpkin Dr. near the pavilion.
- Course: Immediately hopping onto the greenbelt where the entire race will be located.
- Crossings: Crossing two roadways: Castle Playground to log cabin.
WHY
- Experience: The most fun you will have participating in a 5k!
- Prizes: Decorations, best-dressed costume prizes, custom medals, candy, face paint, you name it!
- Goal: Our goal is to leave you with the best 5k experience!
Awards
TOP 3- 5 Year Age Groups: 12 Groups/ Gender
Teenage division, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
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