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Halloween Howl 5K & 1K

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026

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Halloween Howl 5K & 1K

About the Event

Reminder:  The race is at Little Mulberry Park and we are at the FENCE ROAD entrance close to Hwy. 324!! Our banners are located at the entrance as well!!   

Peachtree Qualifier! Join us for our 9th annual Canine Pet Rescue fundraiser/Halloween Howl event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula. 100% of your entrance fee will go towards saving dogs, rehabilitating, housing, and placing them in new loving homes.  It will be SPOOKtacular fun for the whole family!!  Costumes are optional and encouraged!  We will have a costume contest for Kids, Adults, and Pups!  Award ceremony will commence after the race.  No Refunds since this is a charity event. Thank you!!

**Our 1K is perfect for small or senior dogs and their owners, our senior community and kids (of all ages) that want to participate but that want to do a shorter distance*

RAFFLE!!!  We will be selling raffle tickets now through race day for $2 each or (3 for $5) or (10 for $15) for some great items!  You do not have to be present to win. Check back soon for more updates!!

Early Packet Pickups available at the Mulberry Park Pavilion (race location) from 4:30pm-6pm on Friday, 10/30/26

Registration:  We will begin packet pickups at 8:15am on Saturday (10/31/26) morning. 

Start Times: The 5K will start promptly at 9AM. The 1K Fun Run will begin at 10AM.  Runners, walkers, strollers, and all furbabies are welcome!    

WE ASK THAT YOU ABIDE BY THESE GUIDELINES:

Please make sure your dog(s) are:                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 (No Aggressive Dogs & please make sure to clean up after your pups) 

Registration Fees:

*Registration Fees are Non-Refundable*   2026 T-shirts and Swag Bags are not guaranteed after signup deadline of 10/08/26!!  You will be able to register on race day, Saturday, 10/31/26 beginning at 8:00am as well.  

**5K includes a t-shirt, finishing medal, and a swag bag while supplies last.  Our 1K includes a finishing medal only, but t-shrts can be pre-ordred for an extra charge.  Our Virtual Race includes a medal and T-shirt.  Additional adult size shirts are available for purchase!

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$35.00

Virtual Runner

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$40.00

1K Run/Walk

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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10:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Auburn.

thermostat Temperature
12.1° / 22.6°
wb_sunny Feels like
10.0° / 20.8°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 23m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
11.1 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
68.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:41
nightlight Sunset
19:00

About Auburn

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Auburn is a city in Barrow and Gwinnett counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 7,495.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Halloween Howl 5K & 1K.

Place Name Time
🥇 NATHER GALLOWAY 20:45
🥈 Brian Jackson 23:41.1
🥉 Matt Avin 24:39.6
4 Katy Stansbury 24:57.3
5 RICK STEPP 24:57.7

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