Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail

Indian River County First Responders are excited to present the SEBASTIAN SCREAM 5K & HAUNTED RAIL TRAIL. 

Why it Matters: First Responders face intense challenges on the job every day. Proceeds from this event will directly support counseling services, peer-support programs, and critical stress debriefing initiatives for our local Police, Sheriff, Fire and EMS personnel. 

Race Information:

Each race participant will receive a Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail T-shirt while supplies last. Register by October 6th for a guaranteed shirt. 

Each race participant will receive (1) ticket to the Haunted Rail Trail (Haunted Trail may be too intense for young children)

Award for best costume.

Join us after the race at the North County Aquatic Center while the Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department hosts Trunk-or-Treat.

Timeline:

Friday, October 23, 2026

10:00 AM - 5:00PM: Early Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 AM -1:00PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)

4:00PM - 5:15PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at North County Aquatic Center (9450 County Rd. 512)

5:30PM: 5K Race Start (Race proceeds west from the North County Aquatic Center to I-95 and returns to the North County Aquatic Center)

6:30PM: Awards 

6:30PM: Trunk-or-Treat begins and lasts until the Trunks are empty (Free Entry for Trunk-or-Treat)

7:00 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Opens. Haunted Rail Trail begins at North County Aquatic Center. No MASKS, BAGS, or Halloween Props are allowed to be worn or carried on the trail.  

10:00 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Ends

Awards:

Fastest Team

Top Overall M & F

Top Masters (40+) M & F

Age Groups (Top 3 M & F Runners): 5-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Entry Fees:

$35 ($40 on race day)

Sorry, no refunds.