Spooky Sprint - Excelsior
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Spooky Sprint - Excelsior
The Spooky Sprint is the third annual Halloween-themed running event held on October 10, 2026 at Excelsior Commons Park, 135 Lake Street, Excelsior, MN. The event features a 5K and a 1-mile course that run along the shores and through the neighborhoods around Lake Minnetonka. Costumes are permitted.
- 5K along Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail and neighborhood streets.
- 1 mile through neighborhood streets and lakeshore paths.
Registration options list included items for each distance. 5K registration includes a race bib, timing services, a 2026 race shirt (shirt optional), glow sticks, and access to the after-party. 1-mile registration includes a race bib, a 2026 race shirt (shirt optional), glow sticks, and access to the after-party. Packet pick-up and day-of registration are available at Excelsior Commons Park.
The finish area and after-party take place at Excelsior Commons and feature a DJ, s'mores, fire pits, a hot cocoa and apple cider bar, and giveaways. The route uses neighborhood streets and the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail; vehicles may be present on neighborhood sections. Participants are asked to share the trail, stay to the right, and be prepared for trail conditions that vary with the weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
