Run Calgary invites you to be a part of the 10th Anniversary of the Dash of Doom Halloween Run on Saturday, October 25, 2025!
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 25, 2025
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! Get your face painted for free, try out some games, get crafty, 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 2026 medal and shirt!
Sustainability Efforts
In an effort to continue our sustainability and conservation efforts, we are offering an optional finisher's medal again this year for the 5km and 10km races, an initiative that was implemented in 2024. 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.
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 9 years, this event has raised over $64,000 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:
- Long-sleeve technical shirt featuring the 2024 best dog costume winner
- 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
- 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 2024 best dog costume winner
5 km/10 km Participants can add:
- Optional finisher medal featuring the 2024 best dog costume winner
2024 Swag Shown for Reference:
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
Prices now include all processing fees. Participants will be charged 5% GST tax in addition to the race entry fee listed.
Products are subject to 5% GST.
Group Discount
Registering as a family or group? Take advantage of our group discounts. Register 3 or more participants at one time and receive an automatic 10% discount at checkout! Please check out the FAQ page for more details about using strollers and age minimums for registration.
Event schedule
- Sat., October 25, 2025 2:00 p.m. - Bag Check Opens
- Sat., October 25, 2025 2:00 p.m. - Halloween Festivities Start
- Sat., October 25, 2025 2:30 p.m. - Dog Costume Parade
- Sat., October 25, 2025 3:00 p.m. - Kids' Race
- Sat., October 25, 2025 3:30 p.m. - Wave 1 Start (10K and 5K Run)
- Sat., October 25, 2025 3:33 p.m. - Wave 2 Start (10K and 5K Run)
- Sat., October 25, 2025 3:36 p.m. - Wave 3 Start (5K Walkers & Strollers)
- Sat., October 25, 2025 4:45 p.m. - Costume Prizing
- Sat., October 25, 2025 5:00 p.m. - Halloween Festivities End
- Sat., October 25, 2025 5:15 p.m. - Bag Check Closes
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1 km Kids Race
Price includes fees. GST not included. Ages 12 and under. Medal included. Parents/Guardians can run with their kids an do not need to register. If parents/guardians wish to receive a shirt/medal, please sign up for the 5 km or 10 km.
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Register for 1 km Kids Race$24.68Oct. 28 - Oct. 24
5 km Walk
Price changes in 6 months 12 days-
Price includes fees. GST not included. No age minimum. Medal not included. All participants in the 5 km race MUST be registered, with the exception of children that are already signed up for the Kids Race OR will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. We ask that those with strollers start in the last starting corral. Children without a 5 km bib will not receive a shirt or any other amenities at the 5 km finish line.
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$35.45
Early Bird Pricing
Oct. 28 – Nov. 7 -
Register for 5 km Walk$40.84
Regular Pricing
Now registering Nov. 8 – Jun. 24 -
$46.23
Late Pricing
Jun. 25 – Oct. 8 -
$51.60
Super Late Pricing
Oct. 9 – Oct. 24
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5 km Run
Price changes in 6 months 12 days-
Price includes fees. GST not included. No age minimum. Medal not included. All participants in the 5 km race MUST be registered, with the exception of children that are already signed up for the Kids Race OR will be in strollers for the entire duration of the race. We ask that those with strollers start in the last starting corral. Children without a 5 km bib will not receive a shirt or any other amenities at the 5 km finish line.
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$35.45
Early Bird Pricing
Oct. 28 – Nov. 7 -
Register for 5 km Run$40.84
Regular Pricing
Now registering Nov. 8 – Jun. 24 -
$46.23
Late Pricing
Jun. 25 – Oct. 8 -
$51.60
Super Late Pricing
Oct. 9 – Oct. 24
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10 km Run
Price changes in 6 months 12 days-
Price includes fees. GST not included. Ages 10 and older. Medal not included. Children under the age minimum are only permitted if pushed in a stroller for the entire duration of the race. We ask that those with strollers start in the last starting corral. Children in strollers will not receive a shirt or any other amenities at the 10 km finish line.
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$46.23
Early Bird Pricing
Oct. 28 – Nov. 7 -
Register for 10 km Run$51.60
Regular Pricing
Now registering Nov. 8 – Jun. 24 -
$56.99
Late Pricing
Jun. 25 – Oct. 8 -
$62.38
Super Late Pricing
Oct. 9 – Oct. 24
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen MacDonald
- info@runcalgary.com
- Phone
- 403-264-2996
- Website
- Visit website
