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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
2063 Town East Mall, Mesquite TX
5K · 1 Mile
55–72°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
46–69°F
dry
2024
62–77°F
rain
2023
38–57°F
dry
2022
51–74°F
dry
2021
49–78°F
dry
2020
44–67°F
dry
2019
32–48°F
dry
2018
55–72°F
rain
2017
50–59°F
rain
2016
64–85°F
dry
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About this race
THE AMAZING SPOOKTACULAR 5K & MONSTER 1-MILE
Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate Mesquite ISD!
The MISD Education Foundation proudly presents the Amazing Spooktacular 5K & Monster 1-Mile, presented by Fuel City, on October 24, 2026, at Town East Mall!
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a fun-filled morning supporting Mesquite ISD teachers and students. Your participation helps bring teacher ideas to life across Mesquite ISD.
The event kicks off the Mesquite ISD Read.Play.Talk. Festival, featuring FREE trick-or-treating and FREE Kid's Zone access for kids who participate in the 5K, plus dozens of vendor booths, fun activities, and food trucks.
5K & Monster 1-Mile
- Adults $35 ($45 on RaceDay. The 5K is chip-timed.)
- Students $20 (Not chip-timed)
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Come with family & friends! Groups of 4-8...$15 off your total registration!
Schedule (Subject to change):
- 7:30AM - Registration & Packet Pickup Open / Refreshments Available
- 8:45AM - 5K Begins
- 9:00AM - Monster 1-Mile Begins
- 9:30AM - Read Play Talk Festival Begins
- 10:00AM - Amazing Spooktacular Costume Contest
Race Packet includes: Register early to guarantee to receive your 5K T-shirt and finisher medal before race day!
- Official Event T-Shirt
- Custom Commemorative Finisher Medal
- Race Number/Bib - The 5K will be chip-timed, but many of our participants choose not to be timed and simply walk the course with family and friends.
- Free Parking at the event
- Fun swag and discount offers!
Awards will be given for the Overall Male & Female and 1st place will be awarded in both male and female in the following age groups. NEW THIS YEAR...AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN AT A CEREMONY FOLLOWING THE 5K:
Student Age 5-12
Student Age 13-19
Age 20-29
Age 30-39
Age 40-49
Age 50-59
Age 60-60
Age 70-79
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