Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail

🎃 Inaugural Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail

Indian River County First Responders are excited to present the Inaugural SEBASTIAN SCREAM 5K &: HAUNTED RAIL TRAIL. 

❤️ Why it Matters

• Support: First Responders face intense challenges on the job every day.
• Proceeds: Funds will support counseling services, peer-support programs, and critical stress debriefing initiatives.
• Beneficiaries: Local Police, Sheriff, Fire, and EMS personnel will directly benefit.

🏃 Race Information

• T-shirt: Each race participant will receive a Sebastian 5K &: Haunted Rail Trail T-shirt while supplies last. Register by October 6th for a guaranteed shirt.
• Haunted Trail Ticket: Each race participant will receive (1) ticket to the Haunted Rail Trail (Haunted Trail may be too intense for young children).
• Costume Award: Award for best costume.
• Movie Screening: The Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department will start showing "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on the big screen at the pool beginning at 4:00pm.

🕒 Timeline

Friday, October 24, 2025

• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Early Packet Pick Up &: Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)

Saturday, October 25, 2025

• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Packet Pick Up &: Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)
• 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Packet Pick Up &: Registration at North County Aquatic Center (9450 County Rd. 512)
• 4:00 PM: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" starts at the North County Aquatic Center.
• 5:00 PM: 5K Race Start (Race proceeds west from the North County Aquatic Center to I-95 and returns to the North County Aquatic Center)
• 6:00 PM: Awards
• 6:00 PM: Trunk-or-Treat begins and lasts until the Trunks are empty (Free Entry for Trunk-or-Treat)
• 6:30 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Opens. Haunted Rail Trail begins at North County Aquatic Center and travels east 3/4 miles. Transportation will be provided back to the North County Aquatic Center.
• 10:30 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Ends

🏆 Awards

• Top Performers: Top Overall Male & Female
• Masters: Top Masters (40+) Male & Female
• Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female Runners: 5-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

💸 Entry Fees

• Cost: $35 ($40 on race day)
• No Refunds: Sorry, no refunds.

📅 Event Details

The event will take place on October 25, 2025, at 9450 County Rd. 512, Sebastian, FL. For more information and to register, visit Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail.