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Get Ready to Run! Petersburg, VA Halloween Half Marathon and 5K
Who Has the Fastest Feet in Petersburg? Find out Saturday.
The marriage of Halloween and a running event may seem like a match made in well … Transylvania, but according to Running USA, Halloween is the second most popular running holiday, trailing behind Thanksgiving.
Maybe it's the need to burn off calories from gobbling a few too many milk chocolate bites, the irresistible call of dressing like a super hero or zombie to compete in a race, or the desire to take part in local community fun, but this Saturday's Petersburg Half Marathon and 5K Run is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
The race courses begin and end in Petersburg at Union Station, 103 River Street. The Half Marathon course features a scenic tour of Petersburg winding through the Old Towne historic section complete with buildings and architecture dating back to the Civil War era. The 5K course features a loop in our Downtown area with a one-hour time limit.
Admittedly, Petersburg's historic downtown is a hands-down hit as a backdrop for this local event, but the best scenery may be the participants—many of whom don super hero, villain, funny, and scary costumes. Costumes are optional, but having a good time is required.
Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate. All finishers from both the Half Marathon & 5K Race will receive a signature Halloween-themed medal and t-shirt to commemorate the event.
Each year race coordinators go to great lengths to design a Halloween-themed medal and t-shirt using a different Halloween character each year—bats, vampires, skeletons, zombies, and werewolves. Frankenstein may make an appearance this year. What started as memorabilia for some participants has become a collectible for runners luring them back to Petersburg every October.
Ghosts and Goblins Are Scary, But Buying a House Doesn't Have to Be
If you're one of the past race participants who have decided to make Petersburg your permanent home, contact Napier ERA to view homes for sale in Petersburg.
Our REALTORS® will be by your side every step of the way to ward off any home buying fears that might turn your dreams of owning a home into a ... Nightmare on Elm Street.
