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Running Scared 5K/13K

445 Martin Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534

Running > 5k, Other Running

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Whether you're up for a Scaredy-cat 5K or a Heart-pounding 13K, join us for a ghoulish good time on Oct 22th...if you dare~!
Come dressed in your best costumes!
Be a Sponsor - email Nancy@fivestarntp.com
 
 
Grab your costumes & kids, or leave all that at home. Come out for the best Halloween themed event of the season and be fast, have a great time, or do both. We'll have plenty of Halloween goodies, plenty of music, and a fun atmosphere at the start and finish line.  Both the 5K & 13K start at 8:30 AM at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville GA.   We'll have an awesome shirt for participants & awards in both races to the top 3 Overall M/F winners, the top 3 M/F Masters winners, Overall M/F Grand Master, Overall M/F Senior Master, and the top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.

Event details and schedule

Registration Fees

Preview Pricing (Ends 8/5)

  • 5K:  $25
  • 13K:  $30
  • 5K-No Swag:  $20
  • 13K-No Swag:  $25
  • Deadly Double:  $50
  • Virtual 5K:  $30
  • Virtual 13K:  $30
  • Virtual Deadly Double:  $55

Early Bird Pricing (Ends 8/19)

  • 5K:  $30
  • 13K:  $35
  • 5K-No Swag:  $25
  • 13K-No Swag:  $30
  • Deadly Double:  $55
  • Virtual 5K:  $30
  • Virtual 13K:  $30
  • Virtual Deadly Double:  $55

Regular Registration (Ends 10/16)

  • 5K:  $35
  • 13K:  $40
  • 5K-No Swag:  $30
  • 13K-No Swag:  $35
  • Deadly Double:  $60
  • Virtual 5K:   $30
  • Virtual 13K:  $30
  • Virtual Deadly Double:  $55

 

Last Minute Registration...Ends 10/22

  • 5K:  $40
  • 13K:  $45
  • 5K-No Swag:  $35
  • 13K-No Swag:  $40
  • Deadly Double:  $65
  • Virtual 5K:  $30
  • Virtual 13K:  $30
  • Virtual Deadly Double:  $55

Register by 10/13/22 to guarantee a race shirt in your size!  Race shirts after the deadline will be dependent on availability, so don't wait! 

 

Awards & Goodies

We'll have awards as follows:

  • Top 3 Overall M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Masters M/F 
  • Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F 
  • Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Masters M/F
  • Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+.  

 

Everyone will get a race shirt guaranteed in their size until 10/13/22.

Special awards:  Planning on dressing up?  We'll have a prize for the best costume, so grab all your fancy, creative, funny costumes and put them on. 

 
Course and Timing

Super Flat course inside Rock Creek Park...so it's super flat, family & spectator friendly! 

The 5K course is Certified, so it's a great opportunity to get a PR or a great time for the peachtree.

Click here for the 13K course map

Click here for the 5K course map

 
Groups & Teams

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

  • 5+:  $2.50 off
  • 11+:  $3.75 off
  • 21+:  $5 off
  • 51+:  $6.25 off
  • 100+:  $7.50 off
 
Virtual Running - How it works and Link for Time Submission

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Running Scared 5K or 13K Virtual!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib!  Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to social distance & be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #RunningScared5k13k #fivestarrunning

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime anytime from October 10th until 10/22/2021 11:59 PM.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2022 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots.  See event website.
 

Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January 2023. The number of spots available is based on the total registration...see event website 

 
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

 
Event Schedule

October 13    

  • Deadline for guaranteed shirt in your size


October 22     

  • 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration & Check In Opens
  • 8:30 AM  - Races Start


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