Running Scared 5K/13K - Portland (Washougal) | Washougal, WA, United States

About the Event

Get ready for a spine-tingling race experience at the Running Scared 5K & 13K—where thrills, chills, and fast times collide!
Whether you’re brave enough to tackle the 5K or daring enough to conquer the 13K, this Halloween-themed event delivers a fun and festive atmosphere perfect for runners of all levels. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress (or frighten) as you take on a course filled with seasonal spirit.

We will gather at Captain William Clark Park in Washougal, WA.

All athletes will receive a long-sleeve race shirt—perfect for those crisp fall mornings—and a custom finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment.

For those looking to push their limits, take on the Deadly Double by completing both the 5K and the 13K. It’s the ultimate test of endurance and Halloween courage!

Competitive runners will have plenty to race for. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in both the 5K and 13K, as well as the Top Three in Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Overall categories. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups will receive awards in both race distances. For those taking on the Deadly Double, special recognition will be given to the Top Three Male and Female finishers who complete both races.

Whether you’re running for fun, fitness, or a frightfully good challenge, the Running Scared 5K & 13K is sure to be a hauntingly good time you won’t want to miss!

Races Offered

Deadly Double

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 18K

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08:00

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$50.00

Scaredy Cat 5K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Virtual Deadly Double

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 18K

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$30.00

Heart Pounding 13K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 13K

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08:30

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$30.00

Virtual Heart Pounding 13K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 13K

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08:30

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$30.00

Virtual Scaredy Cat 5K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

8.4° / 16.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.0° / 14.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 54m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

80.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:27

nightlight Sunset

18:22

About Washougal

Learn more about the host city, Washougal.

Washougal is a charming river community of 17000 people at the junction of the Washougal and Columbia Rivers in southwest Washington State. Visitors will find the cozy downtown a convenient launch for ample outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, kayaking, inner-tubing, mountain biking, motorsports, shooting-sports and more.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Running Scared 5K/13K - Portland (Washougal).

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Contreras Elisabeth	F	52	Beaverton, OR	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Emily Allton	F	28	Portland, OR	18:29.09
🥈	Felix Coffin	M	23	Portland, OR	18:33.26
🥉	Caleb Koranda	M	23	Beaverton, OR	20:38.78
4	Karen Owen	F	58	Dallas, TX	21:55.5
5	Lyle Emery	M	34	Vancouver, WA	22:52.28
6	Pierre Lavie	M	44	Dallas, TX	23:26.36
7	G. Smith	M	8	Camas, WA	23:33.74
8	Gregory Andersen	M	32	Portland, OR	23:55.73
9	Heath Fontaine	M	30	Vancouver, WA	24:01.43
10	Pete Hansen	M	58	Forest Grove, OR	25:10.32
11	Nicholes Miller	M	24	Portland, OR	25:20.03
12	Maksim Rubanenko	M	39	Vancouver, WA	27:40.04
13	Robin Wilson	F	36	Vancouver, WA	27:41.64
14	Brady Smith	M	43	Camas, WA	28:01.21
15	Jonah Young	M	30	Portland, OR	28:59.53
16	Gary Andersen	M	32	Vancouver, WA	29:07.25
17	Kelli Cates	F	39	Clackamas, OR	28:58.4
18	Kevin Baker	M	43	Oregon City, OR	30:27.59
19	Gabrielle Real	F	42	Oregon City, OR	30:27.59
20	Payton Gillingham	M	20	Vancouver, WA	29:15.47
21	Sarah Dagostino	F	36	Portland, OR	31:57.25
22	Kelly Jacks	F	46	Washougal, WA	32:35.53
23	Kate McGowan	F	32	South Bend, IN	32:39.27
24	G. Jacks	F	9	Washougal, WA	34:27.44
25	David Jacks	M	46	Washougal, WA	34:47.94
26	Dawn Almblad	F	50	Portland, OR	35:58.66
27	Becca Bermudez	F	26	Chamblee, GA	36:50.63
28	Adrian Bermudez	M	32	Chamblee, GA	36:51.61
29	Geavanna Marie	F	25	Portland, OR	36:46.84
30	Michelle Austin	F	46	Hood River, OR	38:42.89
31	Denise Hess	F	44	Beaverton, OR	39:03.07
32	Tonya Gideon	F	38	Vancouver, WA	38:53.78
33	Lisa Cavallaro	F	57	SANDY, OR	41:34.42
34	Chad Gillingham	M	46	Vancouver, WA	41:45.07
35	Nissa Haines	F	47	Camas, WA	41:40.97
36	Laura Lugo	F	44	Vancouver, WA	40:46.32
37	Tajuana O’Gorman	F	38	Portland, OR	44:55.46
38	B. Lowdon	F	9	Camas, WA	45:48.73
39	Anne Mangan	F	72	Camas, WA	45:51.6
40	Brandy Benefiel	F	50	Vancouver, WA	46:28.28
41	Jennifer Lowdon	F	40	Camas, WA	46:55.05
42	A. Lowdon	M	8	Camas, WA	46:55.69
43	Lori Cabantoy	F	49	Brightwood, OR	47:39.09
44	Mary Reinhardt	F	56	Portland, OR	48:55.42
45	Judie Bristow	F	65	Portland, OR	48:56.66
46	Markita Larsen	F	51	McMinnville, OR	49:30.83
47	Nick Dye	M	27	Portland, OR	49:38.01
48	Elizabeth Dye	F	26	Portland, OR	49:38.53
49	Bob Richter	M	77	Ridgefield, WA	54:38.6
50	Jody Richter	F	75	Ridgefield, WA	54:42.29

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Michelle Austin	F	46	Hood River, OR	2:06:50.84

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Mary Coordt	F	55	Newberg, OR	54:05.59
🥈	Ryan Roecker	M	53	Portland, OR	59:24.29
🥉	Karl Teas	M	34	Battle Ground, WA	1:01:06.4
4	David Michel	M	65	Newberg, OR	1:06:16.65
5	Bri Teas	F	32	Battle Ground, WA	1:06:49.36
6	Brian Evans	M	63	Tualatin, OR	1:08:16.97
7	Audra Kuh	F	37	Vancouver, WA	1:09:07.36
8	Corey Fadenrecht	F	39	Vancouver, WA	1:09:08.49
9	Helen Donner	F	41	Vancouver, WA	1:09:08.84
10	Nicole McKinstry	F	50	Portland, OR	1:10:00.37
11	Janine Empel	F	34	Camas, WA	1:14:52.97
12	Wendy Lake-Pullen	F	56	Sandy, OR	1:20:41.64
13	Cheryl Raeburn	F	68	Vancouver, WA	1:36:21.41
14	Michelle Austin	F	46	Hood River, OR	1:28:07.94
15	Connie Pullen	F	82	Sandy, OR	1:37:55.21