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Run Calgary invites you to be a part of the 11th Annual Dash of Doom Halloween Race on Saturday, October 24, 2026!
This family-friendly and pet-friendly race is a beloved Halloween tradition! With a Kids Race, 5 km walk/run, and 10 km run, there's something for everyone!
Saturday October 24, 2026
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 2027 medal and shirt!
Youth Pricing
In an effort to improve the affordability and accessibility of the event, we have introduced a reduced flat rate pricing for all youth 18 and under, for any distance. These prices are automatically applied during checkout for all distances.
Youth 12 & Under - $20 ($24.68 with fees, GST not included)
Youth 13-18 - $30 ($35.45 with fees, GST not included)
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. 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.
** All fees associated with race registration are non-refundable.**
Please see the 'Entry Fee Includes' section to see what is included in your registration fee.
Fundraising in support of AARCS
Over the last 10 years, this event has raised over $82,000 for animal welfare.
Entry Fee Includes
All Participants will receive:
- Long-sleeve technical shirt featuring the 2025 best dog costume winner
- Pre-race Halloween festivities including free face painting, candy, photo booth, DJ, games and more!
- Candy aid stations
- Chip timed event
- Complimentary secure bag check
- Opportunity to win prizing for best costumes, best group costumes, and best pet costumes
- Opportunity to help support AARCS
Kids Race Participants will also receive:
- Finisher medal featuring the 2025 best dog costume winner
5 km/10 km Participants can add:
- Option to add-on Finisher Medal featuring the 2025 best dog costume winner
*2025 swag shown for reference
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.
All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
- All registration fees are non-refundable with the exception of those that enrolled in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program at the time of registration and their unforeseen circumstance is covered by their policy.
- During registration, there is the option to protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program for a small fee. 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.
- Like all insurance policies there are exclusions, so please read the fine print. The insurance does not cover your entry fee if we are forced to cancel the event.
Transferring Distances or Transferring Your Bib to Another Person
- Distance Transfers and Participant Transfers are both allowed.
- Distance Transfers can be completed online before Oct 12, 2026. Transfers on/after Oct 12, 2026 can be completed in-person at Package Pick-up. Please note, if certain distances have already sold out and reached capacity, it is not guaranteed that you will be able to switch distances.
- In the event that you can't participate in a race and you have not enrolled in the Refund Protection Program, you can transfer your registration to someone else.
- Participant Transfers can be completed online UNTIL:
- Friday, Oct 23 at 2:00pm MT
- Please head to our FAQ page for detailed information about both Distance Transfers and Participant Transfers.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen MacDonald
- Phone
- 403-264-2996
- Website
- Visit website
