Virginia · 5K
Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run
Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run is a 5K event held in Ashburn, Virginia. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Ashburn, VA
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 4:00 PM EDT
About the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run
Halloween WILL be in the air, and we will be celebrating the 16th running of the Ghost 5k running events! We invite you to join in the fun of Halloween with our 5k and Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run, Join us Saturday, Oct. 25 at 4 PM from Dynasty Brewing Company, Ashburn VA (21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr. Ashburn, VA) for course Halloween spookiness, costume contest, and more! Our Kids' Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run will start at 3 PM before the 5k race. This experience will center on the “spooktacular” theme…
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Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run: common questions
- When is the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run held?
- In Ashburn, Virginia.
- What distances does the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run?
- About 600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $35.17 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the Ghost 5k & Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run start?
- 4:00 PM EDT.
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