Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run

Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run

Howl-O-Sprint is a nighttime 5K run held at SeaWorld Orlando on Friday, September 18, 2026. The in-person course runs through parts of the park, including scare zones and areas near roller coasters, as part of the larger Howl-O-Scream event, which is separately ticketed. The nighttime event contains intense adult content and warnings note violence, gore, and blood. Costumes are not allowed for the nighttime Howl-O-Scream event.

Event capacity for the in-person 5K is capped at 2,000 participants. All paid in-person finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a commemorative unisex race t-shirt; shirt size is guaranteed only for registrants by September 4. Virtual participants receive a finisher medal, commemorative t-shirt, deluxe bib number, and shipping of items after the October event. The finish area includes a post-race celebration with a Howl-O-Scream bar, food, and live entertainment. Free race day parking is provided and a complimentary Howl-O-Scream park ticket is included with entry, valid from 9/18/26 through 10/31/26.

Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers only, with gift card prizes for first through third place. The event is rain or shine, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, and certain items and activities are prohibited on course such as bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers, and dogs; jogging strollers are permitted but must start near the back. Early packet pickup is available on September 15 and 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn at SeaWorld and same day packet pickup is available at SeaWorld. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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