Running Scared 13K - Winston Salem
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Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem
This is a Halloween themed running event held at Jamison Park in Winston Salem on October 3, 2026. The event offers onsite and virtual race options, participant shirts or no-shirt registration choices, and finisher medals for completed races.
Distances offered include:
- 5K (onsite and virtual options)
- 13K (onsite and virtual options)
- 18K Deadly Double run (5K then 13K, 18K total)
Registration opens June 18, 2026; specific registration deadlines vary by event and fees range from $30 to $55 depending on the chosen race and options. Virtual participants may run where and when they choose, submit their time, and receive mailed race swag.
The Deadly Double entry requires completing the 5K and returning within 30 minutes to start the 13K, with a separate Deadly Double finisher medal in addition to the event shirt. Onsite event features described by the organizer include Halloween themed elements, treats, music, and an atmosphere at both the start and finish areas.
Awards are given to top finishers, including top three overall male and female, top three male and female masters, grand masters and senior masters, and top three finishers in each regular five year age group. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
