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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. Candy stations will treat young runners (and walkers) at the end of the race.
Schedule

COUNTDOWN TO EVENT

SWAG

HALLOWEEN BEANIE
Register by JULY 14, 2024 and attend the event to get your Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw 1 Mile beanie. After September 19th, beanies will be available until they are gone.

FINISHER MEDAL
All finishers will be awarded a medal as they cross the finish line.

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.
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

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