Frightening 5K
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Frightening 5er
The Frightening 5er is a nighttime 5K at FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg on October 29 2026. The event uses FortWhyte trails and is presented with a haunted theme featuring staged surprises, shadows, and other spooky elements along the route.
Registered participants receive a limited edition sweatshirt, a custom race bib, a finishers' medal, a post race treat, and a complimentary beer or other beverage. Package pick up takes place at Big Sky Run Co., 194 Tache Ave on Tuesday October 27 from 4 to 7 pm and Wednesday October 28 from 4 to 7 pm.
Only registered participants may attend the event night. All participants must be 18 or older. Pets cannot be accommodated on the trails due to participant numbers. The listed registration fee is CA$78.27. The event is raising funds for FortWhyte Alive; the page lists CA$1,181.32 raised toward a CA$2,000 goal to support environmental education programming and trail maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
