Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
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Running Scared 5K/13K - Eugene 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $62.50 on Oct 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadly Double | Other | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $60$62.50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Scaredy Cat 5K | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $35$37.50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Scaredy Cat 5K-No Shirt | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $30$32.50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Heart Pounding 13K | Other | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $40$42.50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Heart Pounding 13K-No Shirt | Other | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $35$37.50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Deadly DoubleVirtual | Other | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $36$38.50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Heart Pounding 13KVirtual | Other | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $36$38.50 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Scaredy Cat 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $41 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $62.50 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Deadly Double: $60 until Oct 4, then $62.50 until Oct 11, then $65 until Oct 12.
- Scaredy Cat 5K and Heart Pounding 13K-No Shirt: $35 until Oct 4, then $37.50 until Oct 11, then $40 until Oct 12.
- Scaredy Cat 5K-No Shirt: $30 until Oct 4, then $32.50 until Oct 11, then $35 until Oct 12.
- Heart Pounding 13K: $40 until Oct 4, then $42.50 until Oct 11, then $45 until Oct 12.
Online registration closes Oct 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Oregon ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Eugene runs 34:38, about 11:09 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:38 and men in 31:51.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the Deadly Double starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 420 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
301 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Scaredy Cat 5K
101
finishers
38:06
median (12:16 /mi)
19:26
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
Heart Pounding 13K
31
finishers
1:28:24
median (10:57 /mi)
1:00:10
winning time
71% / 29%
women / men
Deadly Double
3
finishers
2:05:21
median (11:12 /mi)
1:43:23
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for Running Scared 5K/13K - Eugene. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Running Scared 5K/13K - Eugene?
At the 2025 Scaredy Cat 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:45 or better, the top quarter in 31:08, and half the field in 38:06; the last tenth came in after 54:12.
At the 2025 Heart Pounding 13K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:05:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:16:04, and half the field in 1:28:24; the last tenth came in after 1:44:52.
At the 2025 Deadly Double, the fastest tenth finished in 1:47:47 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:22, and half the field in 2:05:21; the last tenth came in after 2:09:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:20 | 26:25 |
| 20-29 | 36:43 | 26:25 |
| 30-39 | 30:05 | 36:16 |
| 40-49 | 31:54 | 27:45 |
| 50-59 | 40:33 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 200 percent since 2024.
45
2024
135
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Running Scared 5K/13K - Eugene 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 31 to 101 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:52 to 38:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 (+226%) | 38:06 | under 26:45 | 19:26 |
| 2024 | 31 | 37:52 | under 27:04 | 16:59 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Oregon 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:08, against 29:29 in a typical Oregon 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 77°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Running Scared 5K/13K - Eugene cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Event Schedule
Oct. 1. Deadline for guaranteed shirt in your size. October 11. 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration & Check In Opens. 8:00 AM - 5K Starts. 8:30 AM - 13K Starts.
Course
Course and Timing
We're running along the river, so it's going to be pretty Flat & Fast! The Start & Finish will be in Kiwanis Park, then we're headed onto the paved river trail. 5K Course. 13K Coure. Water Stations. We will have Self-Serve water stations…
Shirt and medal
Awards & Goodies
Hoodie option and stickers available! We'll have awards as follows: Finisher Medals. Top 3 Overall M/F. Top 3 Overall Masters M/F. Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F. Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Masters M/F. Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age…
Shirt and medal
Five Star Turkey Trot
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website. Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held in January…
Rules and FAQ
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike. conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event…
Race details
- Where
- 301 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR 97401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 420 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Running Scared 5K/13K - Eugene?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $62.50 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oregon?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Oregon ($35).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 101 runners finished the Scaredy Cat 5K; the median finish was 38:06 and the winner ran 19:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:08, against 29:29 in a typical Oregon 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 301 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR 97401.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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 Kiwanis Park in Eugene, OR.
All athletes will receive a long-sleeve race shirt—perfect for those crisp fall mornings—and a custom finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment.