Vampire Run
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Vampire Run 2026 : Season 7: Spellbound
Vampire Run is a Halloween themed 5k event held in Covington, Georgia, on October 24, 2026. The course starts and finishes at Legion Field, 3173 Mill Street, and passes many local filming locations. The event was created in 2020 and continues in memory of the organizer's parents who died of cancer. Net proceeds support Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. At the time of listing the event had raised $1,033.03 toward a $15,000 goal.
The event is USATF certified and serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. It is organized by a 501c3 not-for-profit; donations are tax deductible. Participants in both live and virtual options receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt. The live route includes over twenty marked photo spots with volunteers to take photos, additional on-course surprises, and occasional guest appearances. A costume contest is part of the event and placement awards are given overall and across age groups, from under 10 through over 70.
Distances and participation options: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5k - Timed in-person event
- 5k in Spirit - Virtual participation with mailed bib, medal, and shirt