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YMCA Freaky 5K & Mini Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location
Appleton, WI
Pierce Park, 1000 W. Prospect Ave., 54911
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Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed
  • Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 0.5 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 AM CDT · From $16.90

    Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Aug 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:30 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Aug 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:30 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Aug 5, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 1 more option
  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Oct 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

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From the organizer

Enjoy the autumn colors and remarkable scenery along the shores of the Fox River.  The Freaky 5K is for participants of all ages and abilities.  Come out to enjoy a day with friends, family and co-workers.   There is even a COSTUME CONTEST for you to channel your inner child.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Freaky 5K T-Shirt (If registered before 10/13) Custom Finishers Medal Chip Timing Refreshments START TIMES:   Mini Monster Dash 8:00 AM,  5K Walk / Run 8:30 AM

PACKET PICKUP

Participants can pick up their race bib, timing chip, goodie bag and t-shirt at the following times.  Sorry NO early pickup on Friday.

Friday, Oct. 24 @Appleton YMCA from 3-5 pm.

Saturday, Oct.25 @ Pierce Park from 6:30-8:30 am

COSTUME CONTEST

The Costume Contest will take place following the 5K run/walk.  Awards will be given for the following categories:  Adult, Group, Child.  We encourage originality and FUN!

AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall (Male / Female) and we will be awarding the winner of each age group.  Age groups are: 9 and under, 10-19, 20 -29, 30-39, 40 - 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+