Spooktacular 2012

Online registration for Spooktacular closes Wednesday night at 6pm. After that, there will be paper entries available at Fleet Feet Sports.

Packet Pickup from 10-7 @ FF on Friday and from 6:15-7:30am @ parking garage Saturday. NO RACE DAY

REGISTRATION!

The 1 mile is being moved from 7am to 7:30am with the 5k at 8am. Awards and costume contest will follow the 5k.

Overview
Huntsville Fleet Feet Sports invites you to join runners, walkers, ghosts, and goblins of all ages at the Spooktacular 5K Run and 1 Monster Run  on October 27, 2012. Get crafty and creative and participate in the costume contest or, better yet, compete in costume!

New for 2012 - Pay one registration fee and you can compete in both the 5K and 1 Mile events. There is special pricing for the 1 Mile event only for those 10 years old and under.

Paper registration forms will not be available until closer to the event day to promote environmentally-friendly racing. Thanks for your understanding.

The 1 mile will be begin at 7am and the 5K will begin promptly at 8am. Awards, for both races and all costumes, will follow the 5K.

All registered participants will receive a unisex long-sleeve or short-sleeve cotton T-shirt - both kids and adults.

Course Description

The Spooktacular 5K course  starts at the Von Braun Center. Come set a new PR as it is one of the fastest 5K courses in Huntsville.

 It is a USATF Certified course.

Racing Strategy

Please come dressed in your best Halloween costumes for the race. Keep safety in mind while designing your costume to ensure visibility as well as your gazelle-like stride.

Spectator Tips

Bring your cameras! There is plenty of area around Big Spring Park for lounging after the race and before the awards presentation. Also, there is no lack of interesting things to photograph - you won't want to miss pictures of your family and friends competing in costume!

Miscellaneous Info

Jogging strollers and pets are not allowed this event. No exceptions! 

 There is no age restriction to running the 1 Mile. In order to be able to register for only the 1 Mile Monster Run, Kids must be 10 and under. Feel free to check the Alabama state age records for the 1 Mile at the following link: http://staterunningrecords.com/asp/records.asp?state=AL. Since the race is chip-timed, there is a great opportunity to set new records at the 2012 Spooktacular!

 If you have any questions that are not answered on Imathete, email me at spooktacular5k@gmail.com.

 The recommended Packet Pickup is Friday from 10am-7pm at Fleet Feet Sports. The final and insanely busy packet pickup is Saturday morning from 6:00-6:50am at the Von Braun Center parking garage.

External Links

This year's featured attraction at the race is the Brooks Cavalcade Bus!

The Cavalcade  of Curiosities Bus is a double decker bus loaded with FREE running gait analyses on the upper level and the Arcade of Oddities on the lower level of the bus.

 This bus welcomes all ages and monsters alike to join in on the fun!

We encourage everyone to get in the Halloween spirit and participate in our costume contest to get into the Halloween Spirit!

Prizes will be up for grabs