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Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K

October 25, 2025 | 7:30 am12:00 pm

Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K
Saturday, October 25, 2025
7:30am – 12pm
Rain or Shine. All tickets final sale.
Sponsorships available below!

 

Registration & Pricing
5K Walk/Run
· $40 Early Bird Rate (available through September 26)
· $45 after September 26
· $50 day of race

Kids Fun Run – Parents run free alongside their children in the Kids Fun Run!
· $20 Early Bird Rate (available through September 26)
· $25 after September 26
· $30 day of race

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.

All participants will receive a personalized race bib if registered by Friday, September 26.

 

Register Now!

 

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)

 

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 guided tours of the historic Main House (for 5K and Fun Run registrants)
· Hands-on fall-themed crafts for all ages

 

Become a Sponsor!

 

Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum – $5,000
· 25 participants in 5K
· Logo placement on select event signage, race bibs, event website, printed marketing materials and the finisher medal lanyard
· Your business included on our website and dedicated email blasts to over 20k people
· Inclusion in our social media marketing campaigns
· Premier sponsor table

Gold – $1,000
· 10 participants in 5K
· Your business included on our website and email blasts to over 20k people
· Inclusion in our social media marketing campaigns
· Sponsor table

Silver – $500
· 5 participants in 5K
· Your business included on our website and email blasts to over 20k people
· Inclusion in our social media marketing campaigns
· Sponsor table

Bronze – $250
· 1 participant in 5K
· Your business included on our website and email blasts to over 20k people
· Inclusion in our social media marketing campaigns

Sponsorship Deadline: October 1, 2025
To be included in event signage, and printed materials, sponsorships must be confirmed by October 1, 2025. Logos and payments must be received by this date.

 

If you cannot attend the event, please consider making a donation to help advance our mission. Your contribution will play a vital role in supporting this site’s ongoing restoration and preservation efforts. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity and for being a part of our community! Support Planting Fields now, click here. 

 

For questions, or more information, and to join the ranks of our incredible sponsors, contact: Lilly McGurk, Stewardship Director, lmcgurk@plantingfields.org

 

By registering for this event, you consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, on our website, newsletters, grant requests, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at lmcgurk@plantingfields.org