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YMCA Freaky 5K & Mini Monster Dash

Saturday, October 31, 2026Appleton, Wisconsin

Entry from: $20
Days to go: 25

At a glance

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Enjoy the autumn colors and remarkable scenery along the shores of the Fox River. The Freaky 5K is for participants of all ages and abilities. Come out to enjoy a day with friends, family and co-workers. There is even a COSTUME CONTEST for you to channel your inner child.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Freaky 5K T-Shirt (If registered before 10/13)

Custom Finishers Medal

Chip Timing

Refreshments

START TIMES: Mini Monster Dash 8:00 AM, 5K Walk / Run 8:30 AM

PACKET PICKUP

Participants can pick up their race bib, timing chip, goodie bag and t-shirt at the following times. Sorry NO early pickup on Friday.

Friday, Oct. 24 @Appleton YMCA from 3-5 pm.

Saturday, Oct.25 @ Pierce Park from 6:30-8:30 am

COSTUME CONTEST

The Costume Contest will take place following the 5K run/walk. Awards will be given for the following categories: Adult, Group, Child. We encourage originality and FUN!

AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall (Male / Female) and we will be awarding the winner of each age group. Age groups are: 9 and under, 10-19, 20 -29, 30-39, 40 - 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Key dates

Registration opens

Mar 6, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Aug 6, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 19, 2026

13d

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Tier 3 ends

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Pricing

5K Adult

Tier 2, then $40 from Oct 19, 2026

$30

5K Youth

Tier 2, then $30 from Oct 19, 2026

$25

Mini Monster Dash 1/2 mile

Tier 2, then $25 from Oct 19, 2026

$20

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