Freeland Freaky 5's
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About the race
Freeland Freaky 5's is a Halloween-themed running event held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Hayes Park in Freeland, Michigan, on the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail. The event uses an out-and-back course that runs parallel to Old Midland Road, passes Pine Grove Cemetery, and turns toward the Tittabawassee River onto a winding, vehicle-free section of trail. The course begins and ends in front of Hayes Park.
Race categories:
- 5 Mile Run timed, USATF-sanctioned
- 5K Run/Walk timed, USATF-sanctioned
- Casual 5K Run/Walk untimed, casual category
- Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run untimed, youth only
The event is limited to 500 participants. Professional timing is provided for the timed events, and all finishers receive custom finisher medals; glow-in-the-dark finisher medals are included. Event shirts are A4 Cooling Performance long-sleeve shirts in white, available in unisex, ladies cut, and youth sizes for registrants who select the “with shirt” option by the organizer’s deadline.
Awards are given three deep to overall male and female winners in the 5 Mile and 5K categories; overall winners receive entry to the following year’s event and lower-place finishers receive entry discounts. Costume contests for youth and adults are judged on-site, and a gift basket drawing is held for attendees present at the event. Packet pickup is available at Hayes Park on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
