Spooky Sprint 5K - Pike Road
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Event overview
The Spooky Sprint 5K is a fundraising race held Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Pike Road, AL (200 Waters View Dr., 36064). The event supports the Pike Road Schools' Choir Department and funds activities for over 150 vocal music students at the GW campus. Two race options are offered: a chipped/timed 5K and a themed "Zombie Route" 5K.
Race details
The course is 3.1 miles and will be well marked. Start and finish are at the Pavilion. The Zombie Route features actors placed on course who try to remove runners' flags; runners who finish with at least one flag remain unclaimed. Morning-of registration is available pending space, and there are pre-race packet pick-up opportunities on October 15 and October 17 at local venues.
Medals will be awarded as follows: 1st Overall; 1st–3rd Overall Male and Female; 1st–3rd Teen Boys and Teen Girls; and 1st–3rd Kids (12 and under). Costume awards are planned in suggested categories including pet, celebrity, princess, superhero, rockstar, group, original, and scary. Participants who register before September 24 are guaranteed a race t-shirt; thereafter shirts are first come, first served. Children 4 and under are free and receive a race number but no shirt. Parking is available on streets around Town Square; participants should follow posted parking signs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.