Events
5K
1 Mile Kids Run
5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only
Information
It's a Stafford Halloween tradition! Run or walk with us on October 24th in the 11th Annual Halloween 5K and Monster Mile! Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given to the best costumes. All participants will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt and custom finisher's medal as long as you register before the t-shirt deadline on October 10th. The Halloween 5K is the 4th race in the 2026 Stafford Race Series.
This race benefits Project Lifesaver with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive condition.
Monster Mile Parents: the path along Mine Road parallels the race course. If you want to run near your child, we ask that you run on the path unless your child is 4 & under.
Strollers are permitted in the 5K, but we ask that stroller participants start towards the back. Dogs are NOT permitted. There is no paper registration for this race - registration is online only.
We do not allow race transfers or refunds, so if you cannot make it to the race due to illness, travel, etc., please send a friend or family member to pick up your race packet.
Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up will be available TWO nights this year - Thursday night in Fredericksburg and Friday night in Stafford!
Thursday, October 22nd from 3:30-6:30pm at Fleet Feet Fredericksburg - 1993 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Friday, October 23rd from 4:00-6:30pm at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center - 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554
Packet Pick Up will also be available race morning starting at 7am near the restrooms near fields 7 & 8.
Race Packets will not be mailed. If you are unable to make it to the race, please have a friend or family member pick up your packet for you.
Race Day Information
Race Day Schedule
7am - Packet Pick Up Begins in the Parking Lot near Fields 7 & 8
7:50am - All Monster Mile athletes report to the starting area on Mine Road
8am - Start of the Monster Mile
8:25am - All 5K athletes report to the starting area on Mine Road
8:30am - Start of the Halloween 5K
9:15am - 1 Mile Awards Ceremony, Costume Contest Awards, 5K Awards to follow
Both race courses are USATF Certified!
Monster Mile Parents: the path along Mine Road parallels the race course. If you want to run near your child, we ask that you run on the path. If your child is 4 & under you may run/walk on the course with yoru child.
Parking Information
Parking is available at Embrey Mill Park - 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Please leave the parking spaces closest to the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center available for their members.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at Embrey Mill Park. The restroom building is near the start/finish line. Additional restrooms are available in the JRSSC.
2026 Stafford Race Series
We have 5 fantastic in-person races that'll keep you moving all year long, so grab your family and friends and get registered! Register with the Stafford Race Series Bundle and save $5 on each race when you register for all 5 at once. Those who complete all 5 races in the series will receive their finisher swag after the Frosty 5K. The 2026 finisher gift will be a Stafford Race Series Sweatshirt!
$1000 in Cash Prizes for our top runners!
First Place Male and Female - $250 Cash Prize
Second Place Male and Female - $150 Cash Prize
Third Place Male and Female - $100 Cash Prize
2026 Race Dates
February 14, 2026 - Love the Run Your With 4 Miler
April 11, 2026 - Spring Fever 5K
September 12, 2026 - Go for Bo 5K
October 24, 2026 - Halloween 5K
Awards Information
5K Awards
Overall: Top 3 Male and Female. $100 for first place, $75 for second place, $50 for third place. Note: Overall award recipients will not be eligible for age group awards.
Age Groups: Top 3 Male and Female. Age Divisions are 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
The Overall awards will be based on Gun Time.
Age group awards will be based on each runner's individual Chip Time.
1 Mile Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Male and Female in each Age Division. Age Divisions are 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12.
In the 1 mile all awards will be based on Gun Time.
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