YMCA Creepy Crawl 5K

Furry Friends are welcome to run with their human friend who is registered for the 5k! Furry Friends must be leashed, current on shots, and well behaved. Human friend must pick up after Furry Friends. Furry friends will receive a Creepy Crawl 5K bandana and a treat! All Furry Friends must run in the Furry Friend wave. Don't worry, your time starts when you cross the starting line and end when you cross the finish line. When registering for your run make sure you find the Furry Friend add on for $15.

Remember to sign up early to guarantee you creepy shirt for 2024!
Day of registration- shirt not guaranteed

Entry Fees

September 7- October 25, 6:59pm

ages 0-19: $35
Ages 20+ : $45

Day of Entry Fee

Ages 0-19: $40
Ages 20+ : $50

Furry Friends: $15 ***Look for the FURRY FRIEND ADD ON in registration***

Children in Strollers: No charge

SAVE BIG! When you sign up for all three races in the YMCA RACE SERIES: Creepy Crawl, Turkey Trot and Jingle Jog. Must register through the Race Series Bundle (not individual races) to be eligible for discount and 2024 commemorative gift!

We need help in many areas during packet pick up and on race day all along the course! Click here to sign up to volunteer for many different jobs! Register by October 1 and receive a race hoodie. Hoodies given out on race morning. 

• The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze Creepy Crawl medal.
• The overall top male/ female will win Fleet Feet Gift Certificate
  1st - $100 Fleet Feet GC
  2nd - $75 Fleet Feet GC
  3rd - $50 Fleet Feet GC
• Award Ceremony will be held near the finish line. Top 3 overall Male and Female at 11:15AM. Top 3 in each age category will be shortly after once most participants are in. 

9:30 a.m. Trick or Treat: Get to the Race early and head to vendor village for some trick or treating!
Other activities include- face painting, costume contest dance off, and fun yard games!

Start Times

10:00 a.m. Kid's Monster Dash 1K 
10:30 a.m. Creepy Crawl 5K 

Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 24

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Friday, October 25

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Race Day - Saturday, October 26

9:00 - 10:30 a.m. (swag bag and t-shirt not guaranteed on race morning) 
Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead

Directions and Parking

From Colorado Springs take I-25 N. Take exit 161 CO-105. Turn Left. Turn right at the 2nd cross street to stay on CO-105 W. Follow CO-105 to Palmer Lake.

The first Parking area will be just south of the lake at the Palmer Lake Baseball Diamond. You will be able to use the pedestrian bridge over the lake to get to the park and the start/finish area.

The 2nd parking area is located on the west side of the lake across the street from O'Malley's. Participants who park here must also use the pedestrian bridge to get to the start/finish area.

The 3rd parking area is located across the street from the west side of the lake just past the Tri-Lakes Center of the Arts at the intersection of CO-105 and Page Street.

DO NOT CROSS THE RAILROAD TRACKS. Anyone who crosses the tracks on foot will be ticketed as it is a federal crime to do so.

THANK YOU!

Costumes are always encouraged for Creepy Crawl! You'll have a great time while making it possible for your friends and neighbors in need, to access membership and programs at the Y. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been serving residents in our area for over 146 years by building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Thanks for being a crucial part in our success!

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