SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk takes place at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida on September 18, 2026. Despite its name, the event offers a 1-mile distance rather than a traditional 5K. The race starts at 8:00 PM, making it an evening event. Entry fees range from $25 to $90 depending on your registration tier. If you can't make it to the venue, SeaWorld offers a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete the 1-mile distance on your own schedule and location. This setup works well for travelers who want flexibility around their race weekend plans or those who prefer to run independently while still participating in the official event.
From the Race Organizer
SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run: The Howl-O-Sprint Returns for Year Three 🩸👟 On Friday, September 18, 2026, as night falls over SeaWorld Orlando, the shadows come alive. Step into the only nighttime terror run of its kind — Howl-O-Sprint 5K — where relentless creatures stalk your every step and whispers of curses hang in the air. Race past roller coasters haunted by unspeakable horrors. Navigate eerie landscapes and harrowing scare zones lurking in the park’s darkest corners. Every stride is a fight-or-flight moment… and the finish line may be your only escape. After you survive, celebrate your victory at the exclusive post-race party — open only to runners and a limited number of spectators — until 11:00 p.m. ⚠️ Please Note: Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience and contains intense adult content including violence, gore, and blood. The nighttime Howl-O-Scream event is separately ticketed and not included with Howl-O-Sprint registration. No costumes allowed. Howl-O-Scream 2026 in numbers: To be announced! ⚠️ Please Note: Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience and contains intense adult content including violence, gore, and blood. The nighttime Howl-O-Scream event is separately ticketed and not included with Howl-O-Sprint registration. No costumes allowed. *Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Event starts at 7:00pm. Parking lot for racers open at 5:30pm. SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit us now at SeaWorldOrlando.com to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream Orlando the scariest event of the season! 5K Event Night Timeline: 5:00pm – Parking lot opens for participants 5:30pm - Registration and Packet Pickup opens 6:30pm - Parking lot closes - please plan to be onsite at least 45 minutes prior to race start! 7:00pm - START of the Howl-O-Sprint 5K 7:30pm - Finish line festival begins at the post-race party 8:00pm - Awards Ceremony 11:00pm - Post-race party closes 5k Race Amenities include the following: Join us as we celebrate Howl-O-Scream in Orlando and be a part of year 3 of Howl-O-Sprint 5K SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run Finisher's medal for all run participants Commemorative SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint Run Race T-shirt (adult sizes & unisex) Finish Line Post-Race Celebration will include Howl-O-Scream bar and food, live entertainment FREE HOWL-O-SCREAM PARK TICKET! Valid from 9/18/2026 thru 11/1/26! FREE Race Day parking Race T-Shirts: All participants who register for SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run will receive a 100% ring-spun soft cotton unisex t-shirt. Must register by Saturday, September 4th to be guaranteed your shirt size. Finisher Medals for the Howl-O-Sprint 5k: All PAID participants in the 5K event will receive a custom Inaugural SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint finisher medal. The 5K Race will be capped at 2,000 race participants! 5k Race Awards: Awards will go to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers only in the SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run event. There will be a clock at the finish line for everyone to see their finish times. Awards will be as follows: 1st Place: Gold - $100 Gift Card to Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop 2nd Place: Silver - $75 Gift Card to Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop 3rd Place: Bronze = $50 Gift Card to Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop WEATHER & SAFETY INFORMATION: Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. In order to ensure safety of all runners, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers and dogs are prohibited from the racecourse. It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones and obey all race signage. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back. ALL Registration Fees for the SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k (includes FREE parking at SeaWorld): Total race capacity: 2,000 participants SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k - In-Person: -$85.00 through September 4, 2026 -$90.00 from September 5 - September 17, 2026 -$100.00 on Race Day [if not sold out] SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k - In-Person ANNUAL PASSHOLDER: -$66.66 through September 4, 2026 -$85.00 from September 5 - September 17, 2026 -$95.00 on Race Day [if not sold out] *All SeaWorld Ambassadors (employees) and Military & First Responder's will receive 10% off the registration fee through Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. Employee ID and Military ID & First Responders badge/ID must be shown at time of Packet Pick up. If you registered using the Annual Passholder category, you must show ID at the time of Packet Pickup. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts. SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint - SPECTATOR TICKETS: -$25.00 through 7/8/26 -$39.95 from 7/9/26 - 9/18/26 -Limited to 500 -Allows access to the pavilion area before race starts and to the post-race festivities. SeaWo
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When is 2026 SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk 2026 — Orlando, FL?
2026 SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk 2026 — Orlando, FL takes place on September 18, 2026. The race is held in Orlando, Florida.
Where is 2026 SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk 2026 — Orlando, FL held?
2026 SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run & Walk 2026 — Orlando, FL is held at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida.
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