Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Grand Island, NY



Please join us on Friday October 25, 2024 for the Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk being brought to you by Grand Island High School.  We are also offering a 1/4 mile Kids Fun Run at 6pm for kids 10 and under. All fun run participants will receive a custom finisher medal and light snacks after the race.

The race is being brought to you by the Grand Island DECA (Business Education Club) with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Network of WNY! Participants are encouraged to wear halloween costumes!


START/FINISH
The 5K Run/Walk will start and finish at Veterans Park on Grand Island using USATF certified course #NY23026JJ (VIEW MAP). There will be one water station located at the midpoint and bottled water along with light snacks will be available at the finish line.


Veterans Park
1845 Bedell Road
Grand Island, NY 14072


REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Online registration will remain open right up until race day and early registration is encouraged. Packet pickup will take place at Veterans Park starting at 3:30pm right up until the start of the race at 5:15 pm. All 5K Run/Walk participants who register by October 18th at 9:00 am are guaranteed to receive an official race shirt in their requested size. A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are gone. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal (shirts not included).



5K REGISTRATION
5:15 PM START
$35/$40 on race day

KIDS 1/4 MILE FUN RUN
6:00 PM START (non-timed event)
$10 through race day


Mail-in Registration Option
If you prefer to mail in your registration, please download the race waiver below and mail to the address shown. You must complete the waiver in full and mail to the address shown along with your check payable to GRAND ISLAND DECA.

Spooky Sprint 5K Application & Waiver

EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION
Thursday October 24th from 3:00-5:15pm
Grand Island Sr. High School
School Viking Mall
1100 Ransom Road
Grand Island, NY 14072


POST RACE CELEBRATION
The post race celebration and awards ceremony will take place at Veterans Park after the race. There will be finish line music, light snacks, and the awards ceremony. Race organizers are also looking to have a food truck on site for those who wish to purchase food (optional).


PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking at the park!


AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers. Age group winners will also be announced and presented with a special gift item.

14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older

CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Amy Boutet at amyboutet@gicsd.org or 716-597-7313.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, shelter-in-place, limit on social gatherings, etc), we want runners to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the event OR convert this to a virtual 5K race. There will be no refunds.

TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Professional timing and finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing will be provided by Race Management Solutions. Results are updated throughout the race in real time and can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:

  • FREE ITSYourRace Mobile App
  • RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
  • Scrolling Results TV Monitor
  • ITSYourRace.com
  • RaceManagementSolutions.com


Race participants can also use the ITSYourRace platform to view and share finish line photos with family and friends for free on Facebook. Custom finisher certificates can also be downloaded from the results page at no charge!


When & Where

Oct 25, 2024

Friday

5:15 PM

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