Halloween Half Run (5km/10km/21km)

October 28, 2023

2022 RACE RESULTS
2022 RACE PHOTOS

An event for all ages and abilities.  Enjoy the beautiful Red Deer River trails and run the course in costume!  The best costume wins a free race!

This affordable chip-timed event gives runners the opportunity to participate without breaking the bank.  Participants receive a timing chip, on-course aid stations, Cinnzeo bakery snacks, beer, and water at the finish line.

It’s only $30-$50!  Registration opening soon.

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DATE
Saturday October 29,  2022
LOCATION
Bower Ponds Outdoor Stage
4707 Fountain Dr, Red Deer, AB
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ENTRY FEES
5km/10km – $30!  Online closes Thursday night
Half Marathon 21km – $40!  Online closes Thursday night
Race Day Registration will be available from 8:00am-9:30am for $40-$50 cash.  It saves to register early!!  Make sure to give yourself enough time to grab your bib and prepare for a 10am start!

Your entry includes:

  • Race Bib with expert CHIP TIMING and Results
  • WELL MARKED course with water stations and energy food.
  • Finish line snacks from CINNZEO Bakery
  • ​FUN & SWEAT!

PARKING
Free parking at Bower Ponds.
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VOLUNTEERING
We can offer you a free race if you or a friend can volunteer.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Pickup Times / New Race Start Times

21km runners: pickup between 8:30am – 9:15am – start 9:30am

10km runners: pickup between 9:00am – 9:45am – start 10:00am

5km runners: pickup between 9:30am – 10:15am – start 10:30am

Race Package Pickup

We are staging race package pick-up according to your race distance.  Please do not arrive before your scheduled pick-up time.  Participants must wear a mask and line up 2m apart during package pick-up.

Race Start

  • Your start time is automatically triggered when you cross the start line.

    Aid Stations

    • Water cups will be filled and waiting on the aid station tables.
    • Gels will be placed on aid station tables.
    • Porta Potties will be stocked with hand sanitizer.

    Finish Line

    • Congratulations!
    • Please take off your timing chip and drop it in one of our bins.  They cost you $75 if you take one home.

    Post-Race

    • Water, cold beer and Cinnzeo buns be available at the finish. 

    COURSE

    Due to construction, runners will begin at Bower Ponds and run out and back along the river’s north paths.

    5K COURSE MAP

    Click on the map for interactive route video.  5 km runners follow the blue flags

    10KM COURSE MAP

    Click on the map for interactive route video.  10 km runners follow the yellow flags once they pass the blue flags.

    21.1KM COURSE MAP

    Click on the map for interactive route video.  21 km runners follow the red flags after they pass the blue and yellow flags.