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Join us for the Running Scared 5K, our annual fun run where costumes are highly encouraged! Kids 12 and under participate for free, and all registration fees support the Halloween Parade production. The race kicks off at 9 AM on October 25, starting and finishing at Giorgetti Park. The stroller-friendly route follows the Creek Path to Meadow Street and back — perfect for families, walkers, and runners alike.Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age division, along with prizes for best costumes. Please note: there are no road closures for this event, and traffic support will end at 10 AM.
👕 NEW THIS YEAR!
Thanks to our T-Shirt Sponsor, Mitchell’s Tees and Signs, all registrations now include a race t-shirt!
🆕 Also New This Year!
We're proud to partner with Alison McAuliffe, founder and coach of Every Run Coaching, to offer three different 5K training plans with your registration!
Each plan is 8 weeks long, so we recommend registering by August 29th to complete your plan before race day. Plans will be in your emailed receipt as a pdf attachment. Contact Alison directly at [email protected].
Choose from:
🏃 Walk Your First 5K
🏃♀️ Run Your First 5K
⏱️ Improve Your 5K Time
📝 Registration Required — Closes October 12 at 11 PM
👟 Ages 12 & up: $20 (includes t-shirt)
👟 Ages 5–11: Free with registration if participating on foot (not in strollers or wagons)
👶 Ages 4 & under & other passengers: Free — no registration required if not walking on their own
📍 Race Bib Pickup
Friday, October 24: 10 AM–6 PM at Rutland Rec Community Center
Saturday, October 25: By 8 AM at Giorgetti Park
🎉 Fall Fun Festival After Party
Stick around after the race for the Fall Fun Festival After Party — a FREE, family-friendly celebration open to everyone!
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Giorgetti Athletic Complex
🎶 Hosted by: Alliance Community Fellowship
🎧 Music by: Sunset Entertainment
Enjoy music, games, and giveaways while cheering on our costumed runners! The Award Ceremony for race winners and best costumes will take place at 10:00 AM.
Not running? No problem — come for the party and help us celebrate the season!
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines:
August 29: Register by this date to complete the full 8-week training plan
October 12, 11 PM: Final registration deadline — includes t-shirt!
October 24, 10 AM–6 PM: Bib pickup at Rutland Rec Community Center
October 25, by 8 AM: Bib pickup at Giorgetti Athletic Complex
October 25, 9 AM: Race start at Giorgetti Park
October 25, 9–10:30 AM: Fall Fun Festival After Party
October 25, 10 AM: Awards at Giorgetti Park
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2 Oak Street Ext, Rutland, VT 05701-5105, United States
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