Runaway Pumpkin 5K & Family Fest
Oct 31North Port, FL5K
Also a 5K, 21 mi from 23rd Annual Boo Run, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
The Boo is back for its 23rd year running and wants YOU there!
Come out and support Another Day for Gray and the Big Bill Foundation!
Same FUN Family Friendly course with or without costume.
Look forward to seeing YOU on Halloween Morning!
What's Included with the race?
Your race entry includes a chip-timed 5K, bib, glow in the dark finisher medal, and race shirt.
Overall M/F and Age Group awards will be available to age group winners.
Don't forget to dress in your favorite costume to enter the costume contest as well!
Packet Pick-Up will take place inside the Fit2Run at University Town Center mall on October 29th from 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm
Key dates
Registration opens
Jul 31, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Aug 28, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 30, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 30, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 31, 2026
Race day
Oct 31, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 31, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 31, 2026
Pricing
5K
Tier 2, then $50 from Oct 31, 2026
$45
Kids Boo Dash (12 & Under)
Tier 1, then $25 from Oct 31, 2026
$20
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