Halloween 5K and Monster Mile
October 24, 2026
Stafford, VA 22554 US
It's a Stafford Halloween tradition! Run or walk with us on October 24th in the 11th Annual Halloween 5K and Monster Mile! Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given to the best costumes. All participants will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt and custom finisher's medal as long as you register before the t-shirt deadline on October 10th.
The Halloween 5K is the 4th race in the 2026 Stafford Race Series. This race benefits Project Lifesaver with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
Events
- 5K
Price: $32.50
Time: 8:30AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 5 - 110. - 1 Mile Kids Run
Price: $20
Time: 8:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Open to ages 3 - 12. - 5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only
Price: $30
Time: 8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT
Registration Opens December 31, 2025 at 12:00am EST
Packet Pick Up
Thursday, October 22nd from 3:30-6:30pm at Fleet Feet Fredericksburg - 1993 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Friday, October 23rd from 4:00-6:30pm at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center - 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Race morning starting at 7am near the restrooms near fields 7 & 8.
Race Day Schedule
- 7am - Packet Pick Up Begins
- 7:50am - All Monster Mile athletes report to the starting area
- 8am - Start of the Monster Mile
- 8:25am - All 5K athletes report to the starting area
- 8:30am - Start of the Halloween 5K
- 9:15am - 1 Mile Awards Ceremony, Costume Contest Awards, 5K Awards to follow
Both race courses are USATF Certified!
Parking Information
Parking is available at Embrey Mill Park - 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
2026 Stafford Race Series
Includes 5 in-person races. Bundle registration saves $5 on each race. Finishers of all 5 races receive finisher swag. The 2026 finisher gift will be a Stafford Race Series Sweatshirt!
Cash Prizes
$1000 in Cash Prizes for top runners: First Place Male and Female - $250, Second Place Male and Female - $150, Third Place Male and Female - $100.
Awards Information
5K Awards: Overall Top 3 Male and Female ($100/$75/$50). Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
1 Mile Awards: Top 3 Male and Female in each Age Division (6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12).
