Indian River County First Responders are excited to present the Inaugural SEBASTIAN SCREAM 5K & HAUNTED RAIL TRAIL. 

Why it Matters: First Responders face intense challenges on the job every day. Proceeds from this event will directly support counseling services, peer-support programs, and critical stress debriefing initiatives for our local Police, Sheriff, Fire and EMS personnel. 

Race Information:

• Each race participant will receive a Sebastian 5K & Haunted Rail Trail T-shirt while supplies last. Register by October 6th for a guaranteed shirt. 
• Each race participant will receive (1) ticket to the Haunted Rail Trail (Haunted Trail may be too intense for young children)
• Award for best costume.
• The Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department will start showing "The Nightmare Before Christmas" on the big screen at the pool beginning at 4:00pm. 
• Join us after the race at the North County Aquatic Center while the Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department hosts Trunk-or-Treat.

Timeline:

Friday, October 24, 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00PM: Early Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)

Saturday, October 25, 2025

10:00 AM -1:00PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)

3:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at North County Aquatic Center (9450 County Rd. 512)

4:00 PM - "The Nightmare Before Christmas" starts at the North County Aquatic Center 

5:00 PM: 5K Race Start (Race proceeds west from the North County Aquatic Center to I-95 and returns to the North County Aquatic Center)

6:00 PM: Awards 

6:00 PM: Trunk-or-Treat begins and lasts until the Trunks are empty (Free Entry for Trunk-or-Treat)

6:30 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Opens. Haunted Rail Trail begins at North County Aquatic Center and travels east 3/4 miles. Transportation will be provided back to the North County Aquatic Center. No MASKS, BAGS, or Halloween Props are allowed to be worn or carried on the trail.  

10:00 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Ends

Awards:

Top Overall M & F

Top Masters (40+) M & F

Age Groups (Top 3 M & F Runners): 5-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Entry Fees:

$35 ($40 on race day)

Sorry, no refunds.