Wicked Spooky 5k

Asheville, NC | October 25, 2025 | Race Start 9AM

REGISTRATION OPENS SPRING 2025!

Get into the Halloween spirit with the Wicked Spooky 5k on Saturday, October 25! This race starts and finishes at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium on the South Slope of Downtown Asheville. The race starts at 9AM behind the building on Federal Alley. Show off your most creative, terrifying, or quirky costume for a chance to win great prizes. Whether you’re a spooky monster, a mystical creature, or a pop culture icon, this is your chance to shine!

Raise your spirits (pun intended) with a delicious craft beer from Wicked Weed included in registration for those 21+ (must be able to show valid ID.) Finisher medal and a Wicked Spooky commemorative t shirt is also included in registration. This event is rain or shine.

This race proudly supports MountainTrue! MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge.

The Wicked Spooky 5k Halloween run is part of the 2024 Chasing Pints Running Series

Wicked Spooky 5k Course Map

The Wicked Spooky 5k Halloween run starts and finishes on Federal Alley, behind the Funkatorium.

  • Start on Federal Alley, Turn right onto Hilliard
  • Turn right onto Coxe Avenue
  • Turn right onto Southside Avenue
  • Straight from Southside to Phifer Street 
  • Left onto Blanton Street
  • Right onto Choctaw Street
  • Turn Left onto South French Broad Avenue
  • Turn Right onto Ralph Street
  • Turn Right onto Ora Street
  • Turn Right onto Bartlett Street
  • Turn Left onto South French Broad Avenue
  • Turn Right onto Daily Drive
  • Turn Right onto Blanton Street
  • Turn Left onto Phifer Street
  • Turn Left on Coxe Avenue
  • Turn Left on Buxton Ave
  • Turn Right onto Federal Alley, Finish

Registration Fee Schedule

Through 12/7/24 $55

Included in Registration

  • Finisher medal
  • Commemorative race t shirt
  • Custom race bib
  • Wicked Weed beer for 21+ (Must be able to provide a valid ID)
  • Professional chip timing

Top Awards

1st Place Male & Female $25 to Jus’ Running & Fuel Goods Runner Box & Fuel Goods Gift Card
2nd Place Male & Female $15 Jus’ Running
3rd Place Male & Female $10 Jus’ Running
1st Master (40+) Male & Female $10 Jus’ Running
1st Grand Master (50+) Male & Female $10 Jus’ Running

Age Group Awards

15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Will be awarded a pint glass from Wicked Weed Brewing.

Costume Awards!

The Costume Award Winner will receive $10 to Jus’ Running & Fuel Goods Runner Box & Fuel Goods Gift Card & LaZoom Comedy Tour Tickets

Second Place will receive a Tourist Swag Bag

Event Schedule

Friday 12/6/2024 Early Packet Pick Up 4-6PM at Jus’ Running, 523 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville

Saturday 12/7/2024 Race Day Packet Pick up 8-8:50AM at the Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Avenue, Downtown Asheville

Saturday 12/7/2024 9AM 5k Race Start

Saturday 12/7/2024 9:30AM Bar Open

Saturday 12/7/2024 10:00AM Tentative Awards

Kick It Event Management (Kick It Events) has a no refund policy. Our team works year round to produce our high quality events. Even if the event is canceled we have incurred expenses with planning of the event that are non-refundable. Please see the guidelines below.

Please note that December 7, 2024 is the POSTPONEMENT date for the Wicked Spooky 5k (originally scheduled October 26, 2024).

The Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program.

  • Adding on the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program is a service provided outside of Kick It Events.
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  • Kick It Events DOES NOT promise a refund with the purchase of the Race Roster Enhanced Protection Program.

Refunds

  • No refunds will be given if you signed up for this race by accident. Double check the city, date and time BEFORE registering.
  • There are no refunds for injury or illness.
  • There are no refunds for work or event conflicts.
  • There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
  • If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund.
  • We do not allow deferrals.

Postponement – this event will NOT be postponed as 12/7/2024 is the postponement date.

  • In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed at the race directors discretion. There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
  • Inclement weather determination is at the discretion of the race directors. We are looking for dangerous conditions for our runners and volunteers or an impassable race course.
  • The postponement announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather we reserve the right to postpone the race up until race morning. A Postponement announcement will be by 5am race morning.
  • If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race. Please understand that we purchase your race items months ahead of time and we will get these items to you if the event is canceled last minute.
  • Race postponement will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website (https://kickitevents.com/wicked-spooky-5k/) as well as posted on our social media platforms.
  • In the event the race is postponed and you would like your race swag mailed to you, you will be required to pay the shipping cost for your race bib and race swag.
  • Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct. In the event that the postponement date needs to be canceled, there will not be another postponement and there will not be any refunds.

Transfers

  • You may transfer your registration to being a virtual runner up to 5 days before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
  • You may transfer your registration to another runner or to a different distance up to 5 days before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.

After the 5 day cut off please reach out to Info@kickitevents.com for help with transferring.