Spooktacular Storybook 5K
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Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County host the Spooktacular Storybook 5K and 1 mile Fun Run on October 24, 2026 in Cullman, Alabama. Check-in and packet pickup are at the Cullman County Public Library, 200 Clark St NE, Cullman, AL 35055. Early packet pickup is scheduled for October 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and race-day packet pickup is available the morning of the event.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
Participants may dress as book characters; prizes are awarded for costumes. Registrants who register before September 30 will receive a race shirt. Registration opens May 28, 2026; registration prices increase after August 15 and again after September 30. In-person registration and packet pickup are available on race morning between 6:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.
Awards are given to the top three finishers overall for both male and female categories and to the top three in each age division for male and female. Entry fees noted for the events are $25.00 for the Storybook 5K and $15.00 for the 1 Mile Fun Run.
Organizers note that pets should remain at home or may greet participants at the start and finish but are not allowed to run for liability reasons. Donations may be made without registering but do not grant race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
