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YMCA Creepy Crawl 5K

Sat October 28, 2023 Palmer Lake, CO 80132 US Directions

Events

Early Bird Pricing Ends Sept. 15th

Creepy Crawl 5K

9:30AM MDT
Open to ages 6 - 99.

Kids Monster Dash Fun Run

10:30AM MDT
Open to ages 1 - 12.

Description

Our 15th annual "spooky themed" race starts at the Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area.  We head down the scenic Santa Fe Trail for 1.1 miles, then turn back and finish with a lap around Palmer Lake.  This is sure to be a fun day for everyone!  Our Kids Monster Dash Fun Run is free and for kids 12 and under. Its one fun lap around Palmer Lake (0.8 miles). Costumes and "Spirit" wear encouraged!  All proceeds from the Creepy Crawl 5k benefit the YMCA and provide support to a family or individual in need. 

Highlights!

Furry Friends Wave

ImageFurry 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.

RACE T-SHIRT

Remember to sign up early to guarantee your glow in the dark creepy shirt for 2023!
Day of registration not guaranteed a shirt that day.

Pricing for 2023

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Online Entry Fees

Ages 0-19: $35
Ages 20+ : $45
Furry Friends: $15*

*Look for the FURRY FRIEND add on in registration

Day of Entry Fee

Ages 0-19: $35
Ages 20+ : $50

On-line pricing stops at 6:59pm the day BEFORE the event.

 

Sign up for the YMCA 5k Race Series as a Bundle by October 28 and receive a 2023 Commemorative gift! Must register as the Bundle (not individually) to be eligible. 

 


 

Volunteer Opportunities

We need help in many areas during race day all along the course! Click here to sign up to volunteer for many different jobs!

Awards

  • 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 Cert
    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 10:00 AM. Top 3 in each age category will be after the kids Dash at 10:45 AM.

Activities

9:00 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!

Packet Pickup and Race Day Info

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Start Times


9:30 a.m. Creepy Crawl 5k
10:30 a.m. Kids Monster Dash (FREE!)

Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 26

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Friday, October 27

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Race Day - Saturday, October 28

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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. We have been told by officials that anyone who crosses the tracks on foot will be ticketed and 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 140 years by building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Thanks for being a crucial part in our success!

Sponsors


Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://ppymca.org/creepycrawl.

Place

Santa Fe Trailhead
Palmer Lake, CO US 80132

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Directions

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