Scary Scurry Kids Fun Run & 5K

Event Overview

FVSBank, Mercury Marine, and Hopper’s are excited to promote the Annual Scary Scurry Kids Fun Run & 5k at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This family-friendly event, benefitting the Fond du Lac County United Way, encourages all participants to stay and enjoy the day and enjoy Fond du Lac Festival’s Falltoberfest.

Activities

• Kids Fun Run: Bring your families and register your children for the 1/2 mile run.
• Activities: There will be LOTS of fun family-friendly and kid activities during the Fond du Lac Festivals Falltoberfest.

Event Details

• 5k Start Time: The 5k begins at 8:30am.
• Kids Fun Run Start Time: The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 am for the 1/2 mile fun run (12 and under).
• Post-Race: There will be snacks and beverages immediately following the race, and awards for top runners by age, gender, and overall.
• Course Info: The entire course is paved - Strollers are encouraged! Please, no pets.

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Online registration will close on 10/8 at 11:59pm.
• In-Person Registration: In-person registration will take place during bib pick up on Friday, October 9 and on race morning, Saturday, October 10.
• T-Shirt Availability: If you would like an event t-shirt you must register before Friday, September 25. There will be no t-shirts available after 9/25 or on race day.

Registration Bib Pickup

Registration bags will be available for pickup the evening before and morning of the race. Please have proof of registration available at pickup.

• Friday, October 9: 4:00 - 6:00 pm at FVSBank, 51 E 1st Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
• Saturday, October 10: 7:00 - 9:00 am at Oven Island in Lakeside Park, 555 N Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Awards

All participants in the kids fun run will receive a finisher's medal. The top male and top female finisher in the 5k will receive an award as well as the top male and top female in each age group (0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).

Donation Information

Unable to attend but still want to donate to a great cause? Please feel free to donate any amount to the Fond du Lac Area United Way via this link: Donate Here.

Don't forget to mention the donation is on behalf of the Scary Scurry.

Race URL

For more information, visit the race page: Scary Scurry Kids Fun Run & 5K.