Halloween Half Run (5km/10km/21km)
An event for all ages and abilities. Enjoy the beautiful Red Deer River trails and run the course in costume! The best costume wins a free race!
This affordable chip-timed event gives runners the opportunity to participate without breaking the bank. Participants receive a timing chip, on-course aid stations, Cinnzeo bakery snacks, beer, and water at the finish line.
2026 Commemorative Medal and optional Shirt
Saturday, October 31, 2026
LOCATION
Bower Ponds Outdoor Stage
4707 Fountain Dr, Red Deer, AB
ENTRY FEES
Prices increase April 13.
- 5km – $55
- 10km – $65
- Half Marathon 21km – $79
No refunds/deferrals/transfers available.
Your entry includes:
- Commemorative finisher medal and race bib number
- Race Bib with expert CHIP TIMING and Results
- WELL MARKED course with water stations and energy food.
- Finish line snacks from CINNZEO Bakery, pasta salad, fruit, snacks, etc.
- FUN & SWEAT & BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Optional long sleeve t-shirt $29
PARKING
Free parking at Bower Ponds.
VOLUNTEERING
We offer a transferrable run race credit to any volunteer.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Pickup Times / Race Start Times
Race Package Pickup
Pick up from 8:00am
– 9:45am at the start line.
Race Start
- 21km at 9:30am
- 10km at 10:00am
- 5km at 10:30am
Your start time is automatically triggered when you cross the start line.
Aid Stations
Water cups will be filled and waiting on the aid station tables.
Gels will be placed on aid station tables.
Porta Potties will be stocked with hand sanitizer.
Finish Line & Post Race
Congratulations! Wear that finisher medal with honor.
Please take off your timing chip and drop it in one of our bins. They cost you $75 if you take one home.
Water, cold beer and Cinnzeo buns be available at the finish.
COURSE
Due to construction, runners will begin at Bower Ponds and run out and back along the river’s north paths.
5K COURSE MAP
Click on the map for interactive route video. 5 km runners follow the blue flags
10KM COURSE MAP
Click on the map for interactive route video. 10 km runners follow the yellow flags once they pass the blue flags.
21.1KM COURSE MAP
Click on the map for interactive route video. 21 km runners follow the red flags after they pass the blue and yellow flags.
