Planting Fields Foundation Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 10/25/2025
Kick off spooky season at our Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K & Kids Fun Run a scenic run (or stroll!) through the historic gardens and trails of Planting Fields, with a live DJ, food trucks, and hands-on fall crafts. Kids Fun Run included (½-mile loop) and parents run/walk/stroll for free with their kids, costumes encouraged for everyone!
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Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K
Saturday, October 25, 2025
7:30am – 12pm
Rain or Shine. All tickets final sale.
Sponsorships available below!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
7:30am – 12pm
Rain or Shine. All tickets final sale.
Sponsorships available below!
Registration & Pricing
5K Walk/Run $45 ($50 day of race)
The first 200 5K racers to finish receive a complimentary collectible finisher medal!
The first 200 5K racers to finish receive a complimentary collectible finisher medal!
Kids Fun Run $25 ($30 day of race)
Parents run free alongside their children in the Kids Fun Run!
All participating children will receive a Kids Fun Run medal.
All participating children will receive a Kids Fun Run medal.
NEW! Group Rates Available
Planning to run with friends, family, or coworkers? Email Lilly McGurk, Stewardship Director, lmcgurk@plantingfields.org to receive your group discount code.
Planning to run with friends, family, or coworkers? Email Lilly McGurk, Stewardship Director, lmcgurk@plantingfields.org to receive your group discount code.
This is your chance to experience autumn at its absolute best – on foot through the historic Olmsted-designed landscape of Planting Fields! Get ready to lace up and hit the scenic trails at Planting Fields amid the vibrant colors of the season at our 5th Annual Fall 5K, a fall tradition for all ages and fitness levels.
Whether you’re a dedicated runner, a casual stroller, or simply looking to soak up the foliage, this event is the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors with friends, family, and community. Costumes encouraged! Whether spooky, silly, or spectacular, come dressed to impress! Cast your vote for the most festive participant at the Planting Fields Foundation info booth.
Event Schedule
7:30am Registration Opens
8:30am 5K Walk/Run Race Begins
9:30am Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile)
7:30am Registration Opens
8:30am 5K Walk/Run Race Begins
9:30am Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile)
Event Highlights:
– Scenic 5K course through the gardens and trails
– NEW! Kids Fun Run – A ½ mile loop just for young runners (Parents run for free with their children in the Kids Fun Run!)
– Costume fun + fan voting for crowd favorites
– Live DJ spinning tunes all morning
– Food trucks with seasonal eats and treats
– Free self-guided tours of the historic Main House (for 5K and Fun Run registrants)
– Hands-on fall-themed crafts for all ages
– 10% off merchandise in the Visitor Center when you show your bib.
– Scenic 5K course through the gardens and trails
– NEW! Kids Fun Run – A ½ mile loop just for young runners (Parents run for free with their children in the Kids Fun Run!)
– Costume fun + fan voting for crowd favorites
– Live DJ spinning tunes all morning
– Food trucks with seasonal eats and treats
– Free self-guided tours of the historic Main House (for 5K and Fun Run registrants)
– Hands-on fall-themed crafts for all ages
– 10% off merchandise in the Visitor Center when you show your bib.
Please contact Lilly McGurk, Stewardship Director, lmcgurk@plantingfields.org, for more information.
Location:
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
10/25/2025
Time:
7:30am - 12pm
Price:
5K Walk/Run $45 ($50 day of race)
The first 200 5K racers to finish receive a complimentary collectible finisher medal!
Kids Fun Run $25 ($30 day of race)
Parents run free alongside their children in the Kids Fun Run!
All participating children will receive a Kids Fun Run medal.
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service