Spooky Pooch 5K

Spooky Pooch 5K

Spooky Pooch 5K is a Halloween-themed running event at Grant Park in Atlanta, GA, on October 24, 2026. The event supports LifeLine Animal Project and combines timed racing with community activities, costume contests, and a post-race vendor village with music and entertainment.

The in-person program includes a chip-timed 5K for participants aged 8 and older, a 1 Mile Fun Run for younger or more relaxed participants, and a Virtual 5K option that can be completed remotely through October 31, 2026. In-person and virtual 5K participants receive a unisex event T-shirt and a finisher medal; Fun Run participants receive a T-shirt only. Registered dogs receive a spooky bandana and a mini finisher medal when the Dog Add-On is selected.

Event logistics and participant rules include age minimums, requirement that participants under 18 be accompanied by a registered adult, and that all dogs be registered, leashed, non-reactive, and accompanied by signed waivers. Award categories cover overall and age-group placements as well as costume and fundraising recognitions. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable under the stated policies.

Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Timed 5K for ages 8 and up
• 1 Mile Fun Run for ages 3 and up
• Virtual 5K option for all ages

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