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Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run

Saturday, October 24, 2026Ashburn, Virginia

5K entry: $35.17
Days to go: 2

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At a glance

Date: Oct 24, 2026
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Distances: 5K
Registration: Open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com

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About this race

Halloween WILL be in the air, and we will be celebrating the 16th running of the Ghost 5k running events!

We invite you to join in the fun of Halloween with our 5k and Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run,

Join us Saturday, Oct. 25 at 4 PM from Dynasty Brewing Company, Ashburn VA (21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr. Ashburn, VA) for course Halloween spookiness, costume contest, and more! Our Kids' Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run will start at 3 PM before the 5k race.

This experience will center on the “spooktacular” theme of Halloween and incorporate a costume contest, long sleeve tech shirts, and glow in the dark medal presented at the finish line!

Runners are encouraged to run in costume and be a part of our costume contest!

All participants will receive Halloween candy, commemorative long sleeve tech t-shirt, a glow in the dark finishers' medal presented at the finish line!

Key dates

Registration opens

Aug 13, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Aug 21, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Sep 20, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 23, 2026

Tomorrow

Tier 3 ends

Oct 23, 2026

Tomorrow

Registration closes

Oct 24, 2026

Race day

Oct 24, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Oct 24, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 24, 2026

Pricing

Tier 3, then $40.17 from Oct 24, 2026

$35.17

Scarecrow Sprint

Tier 1, then $20.17 from Oct 24, 2026

$17.17

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