Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky 5k Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Crawford, Nebraska
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 19, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky 5k Fun Run | 5K | Oct 31, 202610:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 19, 2026 | – |
| Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 31, 202611:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky 5k Fun Run: $30 until Oct 19, then $35 until Oct 30.
- Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky Kids Fun Run: Free until Oct 19, then Free until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Nebraska ($32).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Nebraska runs 34:04, about 10:58 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:55 and men in 30:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky 5k Fun Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 4,120 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3200 US-HWY 20, Crawford, NE 69339
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 35°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 68°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
- 3200 US-HWY 20, Crawford, NE 69339Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,120 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky 5k Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Nebraska ($32).
- 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?
- 3200 US-HWY 20, Crawford, NE 69339.
From the organizers
This 5k Fun Run will follow the beautiful White River Trail between Fort Robinson State Park and the City of Crawford Park (weather permitting). It will start at the Post Playhouse on the north side of Fort Robinson and end at the City Park. We are encouraging everyone to wear costumes. There will be prizes for the best costumes. Race starts at 10:00 am and day of registration begins at 9:15 am. In order to be guaranteed a shirt please pre-register. Pre-registration is $30.00 and ends October 18th. After the 18th the price is $35.00.