NODA Halloween Freaky 5k
Oct 24Charlotte, NC5K
Also a 5K, 38 mi from 14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop, registration open
Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.
Build my planProceeds for Iredell County Special Olympics
First 10 participants receive a Free pair of Feetures Socks
Race is on Greenway
Costume is optional Stroller Friendly / No Dogs Allowed
Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.
This race will be part of the 2026 Championship Series. Run in 10 races throughout the year
and accumulate points.
To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races.
1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10
Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2027.
Race Dates: 1/27/2026, 2/21/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/17/2026, 4/4/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/21/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/2/2026, 7/21/2026, 8/4/2026, 8/18/2026, 9/1/2026, 10/6/2026 & 10/27/2026
Points will be earned as follows:
Overall 1st 12 Points, Overall 2nd 10 Points, Overall 3rd 9 Points, Masters 1st 8 Points, Masters 2nd 7 Points
Masters 3rd 6 Points, Age Group 1st 5 Points, Age Group 2nd 4 Points, Age Group 3rd 3 Points
All other Participants 2 Points
Prize money for top 5 male and female Championship Winners
1) $60.00 2) $50.00 3) $40.00 4) $30.00 5) $20.00
NO DOGS ALLOWED
Registration opens
Nov 28, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Oct 12, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 26, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 26, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 26, 2026
Race day
Oct 27, 2026
5k Adult
Tier 1, then $20 from Oct 13, 2026
$15
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Adult
Standard, until Oct 26, 2026
$12
5k Youth
Tier 1, then $12 from Oct 13, 2026
$8
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Youth
Standard, until Oct 26, 2026
$6
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
Can't race, or need an entry? Post it here so nobody has to ask if it's still available.
Oct 24Charlotte, NC5K
Also a 5K, 38 mi from 14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop, registration open
Oct 17Charlotte, NCHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Also a 5K, 38 mi from 14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop, registration open
Oct 13Statesville, NC5K
Also a 5K, 1 mi from 14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop, registration open
Oct 17Newton, NC5K
Also a 5K, 21 mi from 14th Annual Iredell County Special Olympics Ghoulish Gallop, registration open
Straight-line distance
Oct 9Denver, NC5K
Oct 10Troutman, NC5K
Oct 10Morganton, NC5K, 1 mi
Oct 10Mount Ulla, NC5K
Oct 10Gastonia, NC5K, 2K
Oct 10Morganton, NC5K, 1 mi
Oct 10Wilmington, NC5K, 1.5 mi
Oct 10Princeton, NC10K, 5K
Oct 10Richlands, NC5K
Oct 10Avon, NC5K
Oct 10Raleigh, NC10K, 5K
Oct 10Concord, NCHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Oct 13Statesville, NC5K
Dec 5Troutman, NC50K, 30K
Oct 10Mooresville, NC
Oct 17Newton, NC5K
Oct 17China Grove, NC5K
Oct 17Hickory, NC100 mi
Nov 7Hickory, NCHalf Marathon, 5K
Oct 17Spencer, NC5K
Oct 17Lincolnton, NC5K
Oct 6Kingsport, TN1 mi
Oct 7Greenville, SC
Oct 9Abingdon, VA100 mi
Oct 10Columbia, SC5K
Oct 10Tryon, NC8K, 2 mi
Build your aid station plan, organize your crew, and dial in your nutrition strategy. Everything you need to finish strong.
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