Vampire Run
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Vampire Run 2026 - Season 7
Vampire Run 2026, Season 7 "Spellbound," is a Halloween-themed 5k run/walk held in Covington, Georgia, with live and virtual participation options. The live event starts and finishes at Legion Field, 3173 Mill Street SE, Covington GA 30014. Organizers describe the course as flat and routed past many local film and television locations; the live route includes more than 20 marked photo spots with volunteers available to take photos. Virtual participants, called Spirit Runners, receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt and can complete the distance during the month of October.
The event is presented by Vampire Stalkers and powered by Piedmont Newton Hospital. Organizers state the 5k is USATF certified, is a Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualifier, and is run by a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit; net proceeds are donated to Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). Fundraising progress listed on the event page shows $4,091.92 raised toward a $15,000 goal (27% raised).
Race services and event activities include packet pick-up, a blood drive, a costume contest with awards, placement awards by overall and gender, and age-group awards for under 10, 10 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 and over. The event also features panels and post-run photo opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
