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Sat October 3, 2026
Winston Salem, NC 27101 US Directions
Whether you're up for a Scaredy-cat 5K or a Heart-pounding 13K, join us for a ghoulish good time...if you dare~!
Come dressed in your best costumes!
Be a Sponsor - email Nancy@fivestarntp.com
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Events

Scaredy Cat 5K

Price: $30 $35
Time: 8:30AM EDT
Events: Scaredy Cat 5K Scaredy Cat 5K-No Shirt

Heart Pounding 13K

Price: $35 $40
Time: 9:00AM EDT
Events: Heart Pounding 13K Heart Pounding 13K-No Shirt
5K & 13K

Deadly Double

Price: $55
Time: 8:30AM EDT
Price increases after June 26, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual Events

Price: $30 $35
Time: 8:30AM - 9:00AM EDT
Events: Virtual Scaredy Cat 5K Virtual Heart Pounding 13K Virtual Deadly Double

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.fivestarntp.com/races/Running-Scared-5K%2F13K.

Place

Jamison Park
285 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC US 27101

Description

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.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Charity Partner

Five Star NTP is seeking a Charity Partner to join forces for this exciting event. This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about your organization's mission while generating much-needed funds to support your cause.

Make a Difference as a Charity Partner with Five Star NTP.

As our official Charity Partner, your organization (or an individual in need) will be in the spotlight. We’ll feature you on our website, registration page, and social media — donations collected through the race go straight to you. No fees. No cuts. Just pure support for your mission.

For more information about being the Charity Partner, contact charity@fivestarntp.com. Please include the race name and city in your email.

Volunteer

Volunteers at the race may earn a $50 Visa gift card. 

Here's how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on the Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 15 years or older - to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.

Get started by signing up on the Volunteer Page.

 

Sponsor

Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem is currently accepting sponsors. For more information, contact SarahP@FiveStarNTP.com.

Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Running Scared 5K/13K?

  1. Develop a relationship with your community.
  2. Express your support for a charity.
  3. Increase name-recognition in your community.

 

Sponsors

Registration Fees

Regular Registration: (ends 09/26):

-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $60 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $40


Late Registration: (ends 10/02):

-5K: $42.5 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $47.5 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $62.5 (no shirt save $5)


Race Day Registration:

-5K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $50 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $65 (no shirt save $5)


*All participants (Except No Shirt) registered by 09/23 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.

Event Schedule

September 23

  • Deadline for guaranteed shirt in your size


October 3

  • 7:30 AM - Race Day Registration & Check In Opens
  • 8:30 AM  - 5K Starts
  • 8:30 AM - Deadly Double Starts
  • 9:00 AM - 13K Starts

Awards & Goodies

 

Hoodie and sticker options available

We'll have awards as follows:

  • Finisher Medals
  • Top 3 Overall M/F
  • Top 3 Overall Masters M/F 
  • Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F 
  • Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Masters M/F
  • Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+.  

Everyone will get a race shirt guaranteed in their size until 10/9

Special awards:  Planning on dressing up?  We'll have a prize for the best costume, so grab all your fancy, creative, funny costumes and put them on. 

Course and Timing

We're running along the creek, so it's going to be pretty Flat & Fast!  The Start & Finish will be in Jamison Park, then we're headed onto the paved trail. 

 

5K Course

13K Course

 

Water Stations

We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own personal hydration.

 

Pacing

Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.

Groups & Teams

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

  • 5+:  $2.50 off
  • 11+:  $3.75 off
  • 21+:  $5 off
  • 51+:  $6.25 off
  • 100+:  $7.50 off

Grab some friends to run with you, and grab great swag!

Virtual Running - How it works and Link for Time Submission

Can't make it out to the event site on race day?

Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"  Then the virtual race is for you.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Running Scared 5K or 13K Virtual!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib below!  Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want.   Please remember to be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #RunningScared5k13k #fivestarrunning

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until 11:59 PM.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot

All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of this years Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots.  See event website.
 

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy

Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.

All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.

Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.

Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.

No COVID-19 Refunds.  If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided.  The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.

Packet Pickup

We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.  If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.

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