Vampire Run 2026 - Season 7
Welcome to Vampire Run 2026 - Season 7, a 5k run/walk event created in 2020. This event continues in loving memory of the organizers' parents, who passed away due to cancer. All net proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
In-Person Event: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Virtual Event (Spirit Runners): October 1 through October 24, 2025
This is a USATF certified 5k and a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. It is also a 501c3 Not-for-profit organization, making donations tax deductible.
Join us for Atlanta's best Halloween-time fun run, themed around vampires and other spooky characters. The race starts and finishes at Legion Field, located at 3173 Mill Street, Covington, GA 30014. Participants can crawl, walk, or run.
Covington, Georgia, also known as Mystic Falls, is a fitting location for a Halloween run, being the fictional home to popular TV series and films like The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Legacies, and Goosebumps.
A VIRTUAL version, known as Spirit Runners, is also available for participation from anywhere during October. Spirit runners will receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt.
The live event route passes by many famous filming locations from popular TV series and horror films shot in the area. The route is marked with over 20 photo spots, with volunteers available to take pictures.
For Runners and Walkers: This is a certified, timed run that is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The route is described as fun and flat, ideal for achieving a good time, with typically amazing Fall weather.
For Fans and Halloween Lovers: The route is designed as a Vampire Diaries walking tour within a 5k, featuring numerous photo opportunities and potential appearances by spooky guests.
Pricing: Prices are inclusive of all mandatory charges, items, and fees.
- Early Bat Pricing - With Cancel for Any Reason: $39.44 (Oct 25 – Nov 8)
- Early Bat Pricing - Tier 1: $42.11 (Nov 9 – Dec 31)
- Early Bat Pricing - Tier 2: $44.79 (Jan 1 – Jan 31)
- Early Bar Pricing - Tier 3: $47.46 (Feb 1 – Mar 31)
- Early Bat Pricing - Tier 4: $50.14 (Apr 1 – May 31)
- Early Bat Pricing - Tier 5: $52.81 (Jun 1 – Jul 15)
- Early Bat Pricing - Tier 6: $55.49 (Jul 16 – Aug 31)
- Final Pricing: $55.49 (Sep 1 – Oct 24)
Spirit Runners (Virtual): $39.44 (Early Bat Pricing - With Cancel for Any Reason, Oct 25 – Nov 8), with subsequent tiers mirroring the in-person pricing.
Event Schedule:
- Fri, October 23, 2026: 12:00 PM - Early Check-in / Packet Pick Up at 1143 Oak Street, Covington, Georgia
- Sat, October 24, 2026: 6:30 AM - Check-in / Packet Pick Up at 3173 Mill Street
- Sat, October 24, 2026: 7:00 AM - Costume Contest Check-in
- Sat, October 24, 2026: 8:00 AM - Costume Contest Winners Announced
- Sat, October 24, 2026: 8:05 AM - Pre-run Stretch
- Sat, October 24, 2026: 8:30 AM - Run/Walk Start Time
- Sat, October 24, 2026: 9:20 AM - Placement Winners Announced
- Sat, October 24, 2026: 9:30 AM - Post-Run Photo Ops
Contact Information:
- Event Director/Organizer: Scotty Scoggins
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 6785596362
- Website: Visit website
