Superior Nightmare 5K
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Superior Nightmare 5K
The Superior Nightmare 5K is an annual Halloween-themed 5K held in Superior, WI. The event is presented by the Young Athletes Foundation and is described as a family-friendly costume race held in coordination with the city’s Superior Spooktacular.
The race features a race-day costume contest with prizes awarded to top individuals, groups, and kids. Contest voting is conducted online, with entries visible for public voting and winners announced after voting closes. The event has recorded course bests, including a men's record time of 15:40 (2021) and a women's record time of 19:47 (2026). In 2020 the event was shortened to a two-mile race due to public health concerns.
Registration for the 2027 edition opens on September 1. Proceeds support the Young Athletes Foundation’s work; the foundation has contributed more than $1.8 million to the community and funds youth running programs, school and community grants, scholarships, and a program that provides running shoes for children. The event is positioned as the closing race of the local annual calendar and brings themed surprises and haunted elements alongside the running event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
