2024 Race Information

Page last updated Tuesday 10/22 – 4:41PM

Below you will find all of the pre-race and race day information for the 2024 Spooky Sprint.

Packet pickup and same day registration will be at Below Zero at 45 Washington Ave. Friday from 12:00-7:00PM and Saturday from 8:00-9:00AM.

Race Bag Pickup/Same Day Registration

We will again be having race bag pickup on Friday from 12-7PM and Saturday from 8-9AM at Below Zero Frozen Treats at 45 Washington Ave. in Hutchinson. Please enter through the front door on Washington Ave.

If you picked your bag up on Friday, you do not need to check in again on Saturday.

If you have friends or family who have not signed up and would like to participate, there will be limited “race day” registration available during this time. Please note that timing chip, shirts and medals are not guaranteed. Please bring cash or check, credit cards are not accepted.

Saturday

Kids Activities

9:00AM-10:15AM

Kids activities will be available in the park starting at about 9AM. The Minnesota National Guard will also have their inflatable obstacle course, weather permitting.

Costume Awards

Costume judges will be out and about in the park. Awards will be given for best kids costume, best single/couple costume, and best group costume. Winners will be announced through the sound system near the end of the 5K. If the winner is not present, we will attempt to contact the winner via email/social media after the race.

Breakfast

Breakfast will be on the west side of the park and will consist of yogurt, granola, and bananas. Please note that breakfast is for paid participants only and is one per participant.
Coffee, cider and hot cocoa will also be available near the food and all are welcome to this.

REACH Craft Sale

REACH students will have an assortment of fall and winter Holiday decor to purchase for a suggested donation! Here are some samples. Cash, check or Venmo accepted. Email rhoda.hubbard@isd423.org to reserve yours now or purchase at Spooky Sprint!

Jen’s Eats & Treats Food Truck

New for 2024, Jen’s Eats and Treats food truck will be parked on Main Street in front of the library. Bring cash or a credit card if you want to try one of these items from their menu.

1) Bacon or sausage breakfast burritos
2) Ham or sausage breakfast sandwiches
3) Adult and kid sized pancakes
4) French toast sticks
5) Muffins
6) Cinnamon rolls

Kids Dash

Starts at 9:15AM

The Kids Dash will begin at 9:15AM. We will call all kids to the starting line through the sound system. Parents/Guardians are welcome to run with their children.

The course is approximately a 1/2 mile there and back style course. The kids will run about 1/4 mile, turn around and come back.

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5K

Starts at 9:30AM

The 5K race will begin at 9:30AM. We will call participants to the starting line through the sound system. The course is the same as the past few years. The map is below.

5K runners will be chip timed. Results will be available online at this link https://www.athlinks.com/event/29511/results/Event/1092227/Results. QR codes will be posted near the bandshell to direct you to the results website. Please ensure your race number is on the outside of your clothing to ensure proper timing.

For the starting line, faster runners to start up to the front of the pack. Walkers and slower runners please start towards the rear. We ask runners and walkers to stay to the right on the trail to avoid congestion as much as possible. Keep your eyes open from runners coming toward you. Try not to run or walk 3 or 4 across in a line.

Water will be available after the turnaround and at the finish line.

Police will help with traffic control. Although the race is timed, if the police ask you to stop for traffic please do so.