23rd Annual Boo Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Boo Dash (12 & Under) | Kids | Oct 31, 20267:30 AM | $20$25 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $25 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Boo Dash (12 & Under): $20 until Oct 30, then $25 until Oct 31.
- 5K: $45 until Oct 30, then $50 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Sarasota runs 35:43, about 11:30 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:50 and men in 32:16.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the Kids Boo Dash (12 & Under) starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6300 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34240
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 6300 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34240Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is 23rd Annual Boo Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 6300 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34240.
From the organizers
The Boo is back for its 23rd year running and wants YOU there!
Come out and support Another Day for Gray and the Big Bill Foundation!
Same FUN Family Friendly course with or without costume.
Look forward to seeing YOU on Halloween Morning!
What's Included with the race?
Your race entry includes a chip-timed 5K, bib, glow in the dark finisher medal, and race shirt.
Overall M/F and Age Group awards will be available to age group winners.
Don't forget to dress in your favorite costume to enter the costume contest as well!