THE EVENT

Burgaw Autumn Festival
Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

-Graveyard 5K-
The Graveyard 5K is a traditional race through Burgaw, North Carolina including running on the the scenic Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail. Our brave racers will also run through a 1/3 mile section through the Burgaw Cemetery. According to records, there are graves dating back to the 1860s. Run fast!

-Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile-
In this 1 Mile race, participants run through town square. Vendors will be passing out candy to runners after the race.

Schedule

SWAG

 

HALLOWEEN SHIRT
Register by September 17, 2025 and attend the event to get your Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw 1 Mile shirt. After September 17th, shirts are available until they are gone.

FINISHER MEDAL
All finishers will be awarded a medal.

TRICK OR TREATS
Trick or Teats will be available to young runners in the Burgaw Autumn Festival.

THE COURSE

Burgaw Town Square
E Fremont Street
between S Wright & S Walker
(use address: 100 S Wright Street) 
Burgaw, NC  28425

Graveyard 5K
The Graveyard 5K is a traditional race through Burgaw, North Carolina including running on the the scenic Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail. Our brave racers will also run through a 1/3 mile section through the Burgaw Cemetery. According to records, there are graves dating back to the 1860s. Run fast!

Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile
In this One Mile Race, participants run the town square. Candy stations will greet runners after the race in our festival.  The event is open to participants of all ages.

Both courses are stroller friendly.

Course Maps

AWARDS

5K AWARDS
Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females
Top 3 Males & Females in Age Groups:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

1 MILE AWARDS
Top 3 Boys & Top 3 Girls
Top Boy & Girl in Age Groups:
7 & Under, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16

COSTUME CONTEST
Best Overall Child
Best Overall Adult

COMMUNITY PARTNER

MAKE A SPLASH FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

Help the Parks Foundation of Burgaw in bringing joy, laughter, and cool summer fun to Burgaw.

We're raising funds to build a Splash Pad at Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park - a vibrant, safe, and inclusive play space where kids of all ages can beat the heat and make lasting memories.

Help us turn on the water and turn up the fun in Burgaw!

Thank you in advance for your support.

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