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Spooktacular 5K and Kids’ Fun Run

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Spooktacular 5K and Kids’ Fun Run in Wentzville! This ghoulishly good race is perfect for runners, walkers, ghosts and goblins of all ages. Dress up in your favorite costume and race through Heartland Park and the surrounding streets!

Costume Contest: Show off your best Halloween outfit for a chance to win! Enter into one of the following contests before the races begin — Best Group Costume, Most Creative and Spookiest Look!

Packet pickup is Oct. 23 during the WREC’s normal operating hours. Day-of-race packet pickup is available from 8-8:45 a.m.; Spooktacular 5K race starts at 9 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run will begin at 9:15 a.m. Event parking will be available at the WREC. The course and parking will be closed off at 8:50 a.m. Registration deadline is Oct. 24.*

*Preregistration required. No refunds given after Sept. 30. To guarantee a race shirt and desired size, please register by Sept. 30.

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Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
9 a.m.
Add to Calendar Oct. 24, 2026 9 a.m. Oct. 24, 2026 12 a.m. America/Los_Angeles Spooktacular 5K and Kids’ Fun Run Dress up in your favorite costume and race through Heartland Park, perfect for runners, walkers, ghosts and goblins of all ages. Heartland Park

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