Welcome to Vampire Run 2026 - Season 7
Spellbound
This 5k run/walk event was created in 2020 and continues in loving memory of my mom and dad, who are no longer with us due to cancer. All net proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
In-Person - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Virtual (Spirit Runners) - October 1 thru October 24, 2025
We are a USATF certified 5k. a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. and
a 501c3 Not-for-profit organization - donations are tax deductible
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UPDATE: As a result of a new law, the prices include all fees.
Scroll down to see an overview of the schedule for Friday 10/23/2026 and Saturday 10/24/2026!
It's not just a run. It's an event!
Join us for Atlanta's best Halloween-time fun run. Whether you are a Vampire, Werewolf, Witch, Hunter, or even just plain-old human, you can help us take a bite out of blood cancers by taking part in our annual Vampire Run.
The race starts and finishes at Legion Field located at 3173 Mill Street, Covington Ga 30014
You can crawl, walk, or run! Either way, you will be helping us raise money for Blood Cancer United (formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) by participating in our event.
Is there a better place to have a Halloween Run than in Covington, Georgia, a.k.a. Mystic Falls - the fictional town that is home to The Vampire Diaries The Originals, Legacies, Goosebumps, Rob Zombie's Halloween movie, Dr. Sleep, and others? The run will be live in Covington. BUT, we host a VIRTUAL version as well (known as Spirit Runners) so you can participate from anywhere during the month of October. Spirit runners will receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt.
The live event will go through and by many of the famous filming locations from the popular TV series as well as other horror shows and films that have been filmed here. Whether you participate live or virtually as a spirit, you will receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt!
Check out the photo gallery at the link on the left side of this page.
There is something for everyone!
For Runners and Walkers
This is a certified, timed run that is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The route is fun and flat so you can get a good time! Plus, it's Fall so the weather is typically amazing.
For fans and Halloween lovers
Our route is essentially a Vampire Diaries walking tour wrapped inside of a 5k. We mark the route with over 20 photo spots, including volunteers to take your photos. Ask others who have participated, we have a LOT of surprises on the course. You can walk or run from photo spot to photo spot. (You may even see some well-known spooky guests during the race)
Scroll down to see an overview of the schedule for Friday 10/23/2026 and Saturday 10/24/2026!
REMEMBER - EVERYTHING WE DO IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE MOST FUN FOR YOU AND TO RAISE THE MOST MONEY WE CAN FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k - Timed
Price changes in 8 days 7 hours-
USTAF Certified 5k that is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
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Register for 5k - Timed$39.44
Early Bat Pricing - With Cancel for Any Reason
Now registering Oct 25 – Nov 8 -
$39.44
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 1
Nov 9 – Dec 31 -
$42.11
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 2
Jan 1 – Jan 31 -
$44.79
Early Bar Pricing - Tier 3
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$47.46
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 4
Apr 1 – May 31 -
$50.14
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 5
Jun 1 – Jul 15 -
$52.81
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 6
Jul 16 – Aug 31 -
$55.49
Final Pricing
Sep 1 – Oct 24
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5k in Spirit
Price changes in 8 days 7 hours-
Spirit runners are the Vampire Run virtual runners. Run, walk, do anything when you want. You can log your time or not. Your bib, medal, and finisher shirt will be shipped to you about 10 days after the live run on 10/24/2025
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Register for 5k in Spirit$39.44
Early Bat Pricing - With Cancel for Any Reason
Now registering Oct 25 – Nov 8 -
$39.44
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 1
Nov 9 – Dec 31 -
$42.11
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 2
Jan 1 – Jan 31 -
$44.79
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 3
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$47.46
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 4
Apr 1 – May 31 -
$50.14
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 5
Jun 1 – Jul 15 -
$52.81
Early Bat Pricing - Tier 6
Jul 16 – Aug 31 -
$55.49
Final Pricing
Sep 1 – Oct 24
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Event schedule
- Fri, October 23, 2026 12:00 PM - Early Check-in / Packet Pick Up at 1143 Oak Street, Covington, Georgia
- Sat, October 24, 2026 6:30 AM - Check-in / Packet Pick Up at 3173 Mill Street
- Sat, October 24, 2026 7:00 AM - Costume Contest Check-in
- Sat, October 24, 2026 8:00 AM - Costume Contest Winners Announced
- Sat, October 24, 2026 8:05 AM - Pre-run Stretch
- Sat, October 24, 2026 8:30 AM - Run/Walk Start Time
- Sat, October 24, 2026 9:20 AM - Placement Winners Announced
- Sat, October 24, 2026 9:30 AM - Post-Run Photo Ops
Route Map
Countdown to event
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Director/Organizer - Scotty Scoggins
- Phone
- 6785596362
- Website
- Visit website
