Running Scared 5K/13K – Winston Salem 2026 — Winston Salem, NC

Date
October 3, 2026
Location
Winston Salem, NC
Venue
Jamison Park
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $60.00
Events
Scaredy Cat 5K, Heart Pounding 13K, Scaredy Cat 5K-No Shirt, Heart Pounding 13K-No Shirt, Deadly Double
Includes
Shirt
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Running Scared 5K/13K is a running event held in Winston Salem, North Carolina on October 3, 2026, at Jamison Park. Participants can choose from three distances: 5K, 8K, or 13K. The race starts at 8:30 AM, with entry fees ranging from $30 to $60 depending on registration timing and distance selected. If you can't travel to Winston Salem, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own time and location. This flexibility makes it accessible for athletes with varying schedules or travel constraints.

From the Race Organizer
Grab your costumes & kids, or leave all that at home. Come out for the best Halloween themed event of the season and be fast, have a great time, or do both. We'll have plenty of Halloween goodies, plenty of music, and a fun atmosphere at the start and finish line AND FINISHER MEDALS!!! The 5K & 13K start at 2:00 PM & 2:30 PM at Jamison Park in Winston-Salem. We'll have an awesome shirts for participants & awards in both races to the top 3 Overall M/F winners, the top 3 M/F Masters winners, Top 3 Overall M/F Grand Master, Top 3 Overall M/F Top 3 Senior Master, and the top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for October 3.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Winston Salem, NC. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Running Scared 5K/13K – Winston Salem 2026 — Winston Salem, NC?

Running Scared 5K/13K – Winston Salem 2026 — Winston Salem, NC takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Where is Running Scared 5K/13K – Winston Salem 2026 — Winston Salem, NC held?

Running Scared 5K/13K – Winston Salem 2026 — Winston Salem, NC is held at Jamison Park in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Running Scared 5K/13K – Winston Salem 2026 — Winston Salem, NC?

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