Saturday, October 24, 2026
You're invited to Calgary's most spooktacular Halloween race! This pet-friendly event can be walked, run or you can use your mobility device in either the 5 km, 10 km, or Kids Race. This family-friendly Halloween tradition is the perfect end to Run Calgary's in-person race season.
Fundraising For: Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society
Amount Fundraised to Date: $82,000
Overview
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!
Costumes are not required, but certainly encouraged! 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 medal and shirt the following year!
Event Details
Event details subject to change.
Date: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: North Glenmore Park
Race Day Schedule: View Here
Kids Race Age Limit: 12
5 km Age Minimum: N/A
10 km Age Minimum: 10+
Strollers: Permitted in the 5 km and 10 km
Schedule
Event schedule subject to change.
Saturday, Oct 24
1:30 PM: Bag Check Opens
2:30 PM: Dog Costume Parade
3:00 PM: Kids' Race Starts
3:30 PM: 5 km & 10 km Wave 1 Start (fast runners)
3:33 PM: 5 km & 10 km Wave 2 Start (runners & 10 km strollers)
3:36 PM: 5 km Wave 3 Start (5 km walkers & 5 km strollers)
4:45 PM: Costume Awards
5:15 PM: Bag Check Closes
Pricing
Course Map
*Subject to change for 2026
What's Included
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 below for reference
Package Pick-up
Package Pick-up will take place at Run Calgary Headquarters (Unit 17 - 1515 Highfield Crescent SE). Dates and times will be confirmed by email to all registered participants approximately 2 weeks before the event date.
*No Race Day pickup* If you're unable to make the package pickup times, and you have no one to pick up your package for you, please contact Maureen at info@runcalgary.com to make alternative arrangements.