Spooky Pooch 5K
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Spooky Pooch 5K & Fun Walk
Spooky Pooch is a Halloween-themed running and walking event that benefits LifeLine Animal Project. It takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Grant Park, Atlanta, GA. The event includes a chipped, timed 5K and a shorter Fun Run/Walk option. Costumes are encouraged, and race participants receive an event t-shirt and a finisher medal featuring a caped Boston Terrier.
The event features a vendor village with local businesses and food trucks, a costume contest, trick-or-treating for kids and dogs at participating booths, a guided pre-race stretch led by Pvolve, and a Smash-a-Lantern activity provided by Trees for Tuition. A virtual Phantom Runner registration is available for participants who complete a 5K from another location; that option includes an event t-shirt and finisher medal with U.S. shipping.
Registration details vary by category, with timed 5K registration available for ages 8 and up and a separate Fun Run/Walk for younger children and participants seeking a shorter option. The Fun Run/Walk was listed as sold out. All participants, including children and dogs, must be registered. Each human participant may register one dog; dogs must be non-reactive, properly socialized, and waivers are required. The event runs rain or shine, and participants under 18 must be accompanied on the course by a registered adult. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
