Texas · 5K · 1 Mile
King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run
King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Houston, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- westutx.gov
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run
It's our 15th Anniversary! Please join us for the only race in beautiful West University Place. Come dressed as your favorite ghoul or goblin. Our competitive 5k course is flat and fast, chip timed and USATF certified. The Kids Fun Run is not timed and is 1 mile long.
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King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run: common questions
- When is the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run held?
- In Houston, Texas.
- What distances does the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run start?
- 9:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the King & Spalding's 2026 West U Halloween Dash and Kids' Fun Run?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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