Dare to Scare 5K & Sweet Treat Fun Run
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Dare to Scare 5K and Sweet Treat Fun Run
The Dare to Scare event is an annual running event in Manteo, North Carolina. The in person 5K covers 3.1 miles, beginning in the Coastal Studies Institute parking lot in Skyco, continuing on trails and local residential roads, and finishing at the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center (VTCC) in Manteo. A Sweet Treat Fun Run follows the 5K. A virtual 5K option is available and may be completed at any time or location through October 24, 2026.
Course rules note that strollers, dogs, and bicycles are not allowed on the course. Traffic control and a water station are provided. A shuttle operates between the VTCC parking and the CSI start; participants are advised to use VTCC for parking because there are no return trips to CSI after the finish.
Entry fees vary by registration date, with different rates for in person and virtual entries and separate pricing for shirt or no shirt options. Long sleeve shirts are offered; shirt availability is not guaranteed unless participants pre register by September 14, 2026. Packet pickup takes place on October 22, 2026 at the VTCC.
Awards are given to the top three male and top three female 5K finishers, and costume awards are judged for both the 5K and the Sweet Treat Fun Run. Medals and other event items are provided for in person and virtual participants according to the registration option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
