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YMCA Freaky 5K & Mini Monster Dash

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Enjoy the autumn colors and remarkable scenery along the shores of the Fox River. The Freaky 5K is for participants of all ages and abilities. Come out to enjoy a day with friends, family and co-workers. There is even a COSTUME CONTEST for you to channel your inner child.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Freaky 5K T-Shirt (If registered before 10/13)
Custom Finishers Medal
Chip Timing
Refreshments

START TIMES: Mini Monster Dash 8:00 AM, 5K Walk / Run 8:30 AM

PACKET PICKUP

Participants can pick up their race bib, timing chip, goodie bag and t-shirt at the following times. Sorry NO early pickup on Friday.

Friday, Oct. 24 @Appleton YMCA from 3-5 pm.

Saturday, Oct.25 @ Pierce Park from 6:30-8:30 am

COSTUME CONTEST

The Costume Contest will take place following the 5K run/walk. Awards will be given for the following categories: Adult, Group, Child. We encourage originality and FUN!

AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall (Male / Female) and we will be awarding the winner of each age group. Age groups are: 9 and under, 10-19, 20 -29, 30-39, 40 - 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Races Offered

Mini Monster Dash 1/2 mile

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$15.00

5K Adult

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$25.00

5K Youth

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:30

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$20.00

Adult / Youth 5K - VIRTUAL

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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10:00

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

8.1° / 16.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.4° / 12.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 12m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:09

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Appleton

Learn more about the host city, Appleton.

Appleton is a growing city in central-eastern Wisconsin, with a population of approximately 72,000 residents and a metro area of ~350,000. It is known as being safe, quiet, and visually pleasant. It is perhaps most famous as the boyhood town of Harry Houdini, the famed magician.