Run Calgary invites you to be a part of Calgary's most eerie-sistible Halloween event! This family-friendly and pet-friendly race is a beloved Halloween tradition! With a 1 km Kids Race, 5 km walk/run, and 10 km run, there's something for everyone!
Saturday October 26, 2024
We've put together a full afternoon of Halloween festivities that are sure to entertain all the goblins and ghouls in your life. We're inviting all participants to join us before the races to explore our pre-race Halloween Festival! Snack on some treats, get your face painted for free, try out some games, and don't forget to snap some pics at one of the photo backdrops!
Join us and come dressed up in your creative costumes, and don't forget the costume for your pooch! All costumes, both human and pets, will be eligible for awards! The best dog costume will win a prize package and, most importantly, they will be featured on the 2025 medal and shirt!
Sustainability Efforts
This year, in an effort to improve our sustainability efforts, we are introducing an optional finisher's medal for the 5km and 10km races. We first piloted this initiative at the 2023 Wild Run with great success. For those that still love to collect medals from races (we see you!) you can add the medal to your cart during registration! Medals will be available while quantities last. For those that wish to help create a little less waste, you can choose not to purchase the optional medal. All kids participating in the Kids Race will receive a medal.
Dogs and Strollers are Encouraged to Take Part!
Registering as a family or group? Take advantage of our family-friendly pricing. Register 3 or more participants at one time and receive an automatic 10% discount at checkout (discount excludes Kids' race)! Please check out the FAQ page for more details about using strollers and age minimums for registration.
Please see the 'Entry Fee Includes' section to see what is included in your registration fee.
** All fees associated with race registration are non-refundable.**
Fundraising in support of AARCS
Over the last 7 years, this event has raised over $50,000 for animal welfare.
Did you know?
The registration fees we collect are used to cover the operational cost of the event, and not considered a donation! This is why it's important to us that we also promote these fundraising opportunities, in order to help local charities reach their fundraising goals!
Entry Fee Includes
All Participants will receive:
- Custom long-sleeve shirt featuring the 2023 best dog costume winner (shown below)
- Candy aid stations
- Pre-race Halloween festivities including free face painting, candy, photo booth, DJ, games and more!
- Awards for top podium finishers
- Prizing for best costumes, best group costumes, and best pet costumes
- "Best Dog Costume" is featured on the next years' swag!
- Chip timed event
- Opportunity to help support AARCS
- Prize Draw entries for those who fundraise/donate a minimum of $50
Kids Race Participants will also receive:
- Finisher medal featuring the 2023 best dog costume winner (shown below)
5km/10km Participants can add:
- Optional finisher medal featuring the 2023 best dog costume winner (shown below)
Refund Policy
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- All registration fees are non-refundable. No refunds, transfers, medical comps or deferrals under any circumstances. Selling your race bib, or having another person use your bib in the event is strictly prohibited. This act may seem well intentioned but has many negative implications to the organizers and participants including liability, timing, results, awards and many other factors. If a registrant sells or gives away their race bib to another participant, they will not be allowed to participate in future events.
- Protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program. Participants that enroll in the refund program will be refunded if they are unable to attend due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as injury & illness, COVID-19, severe weather, work travel conflict, layoffs/termination or mechanical breakdown. Click here for more information.
GST & Processing Fees
Please note that each participant will be charged a processing fee plus 5% GST, in addition to the race entry fee.
Shipping and products are subject to 5% GST.
Event schedule
- Sat., October 26, 2024 2:00 p.m. - Bag Check Opens
- Sat., October 26, 2024 2:00 p.m. - Halloween Festivities Start
- Sat., October 26, 2024 2:30 p.m. - Dog Costume Parade
- Sat., October 26, 2024 3:00 p.m. - Kids' Race
- Sat., October 26, 2024 3:30 p.m. - Wave 1 Start (10K and 5K Run)
- Sat., October 26, 2024 3:33 p.m. - Wave 2 Start (10K and 5K Run)
- Sat., October 26, 2024 3:36 p.m. - Wave 3 Start (5K Walkers & Strollers)
- Sat., October 26, 2024 4:45 p.m. - Costume Prizing
- Sat., October 26, 2024 5:00 p.m. - Halloween Festivities End
- Sat., October 26, 2024 5:15 p.m. - Bag Check Closes
Registration fees
1 km Kids Race Closed
Ages 12 and under.
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$20.00Nov. 8 - Oct. 25
5 km Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
There is no minimum age to participate in the 5 km race. All participants in the 5 km race MUST be registered, with the exception of children that will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. We ask that those with strollers start in the last starting corral. Please note that children in strollers who are not registered will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line. Young children interested in receiving a medal and shirt can also sign up for the 1 km Kids Race.
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$30.00
Early Early Bird Pricing
Nov. 8 – Jun. 11 -
$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 12 – Sep. 9 -
$40.00
Regular Pricing
Sep. 10 – Oct. 16 -
$45.00
Late Pricing
Oct. 17 – Oct. 25
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5 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
There is no minimum age to participate in the 5 km race. All participants in the 5 km race MUST be registered, with the exception of children that will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. We ask that those with strollers start in the last starting corral. Please note that children in strollers who are not registered will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line. Young children interested in receiving a medal and shirt can also sign up for the 1 km Kids Race.
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$30.00
Early Early Bird Pricing
Nov. 8 – Jun. 11 -
$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 12 – Sep. 9 -
$40.00
Regular Pricing
Sep. 10 – Oct. 16 -
$45.00
Late Pricing
Oct. 17 – Oct. 25
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10 km Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Ages 10 and older. Children under the age minimum are only permitted if pushed in a stroller. Children in strollers must remain in their stroller for the entire duration of the race and strollers will be asked to start in the last corral. Please note that children under the age minimums will not receive a shirt, medal or any amenities at the finish line.
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$40.00
Early Early Bird Pricing
Nov. 8 – Jun. 11 -
$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 12 – Sep. 9 -
$50.00
Regular Pricing
Sep. 10 – Oct. 16 -
$55.00
Late Pricing
Oct. 17 – Oct. 25
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen MacDonald
- info@runcalgary.com
- Phone
- 403-264-2996
- Website
- Visit website
