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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Oct 10, 20266:30 AM | $50 | – |
| 2 Mile Run/Walk | Other | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $34 | – |
| Scare Crew Stroll | Other | Oct 10, 20267:05 AM | $34 | – |
| Kids Dash 1-5 | Kids | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Kids Dash 6-10 | Kids | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the 10K Run/Walk starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 1,550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
333 S D Street, Exeter, CA 93221
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for Scarecrow 2.0. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 2 Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 15:54 or better, the top quarter in 17:42, and half the field in 23:52; the last tenth came in after 35:28.
At the 2025 10K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 49:23 or better, the top quarter in 54:43, and half the field in 1:05:06; the last tenth came in after 1:50:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 16:51 | 12:58 |
| 20-29 | 25:18 | 16:14 |
| 30-39 | 18:17 | 17:17 |
| 40-49 | 19:41 | 16:46 |
| 50-59 | 18:27 | 16:31 |
| 60-69 | 27:44 | 19:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Down 22 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 210 to 169 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:55 to 23:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 (-36%) | 23:52 | under 15:54 | 10:59 |
| 2024 | 264 (+26%) | 27:21 | under 17:06 | 12:00 |
| 2023 | 210 | 31:55 | under 17:37 | 11:25 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
About average for California 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 54:43, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 94°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.
What the organizers of Scarecrow 2.0 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup Information: You (or a friend) can pickup your event shirt & running bib. Packet Pickup. Friday. November 14th, 2025. 12-4:30pm. Sole2SoulSports (South Mooney Blvd). Day of Event November 15th. 6:30am-7:45am. Exeter City Park…
Awards
Wear your best Scarecrow or halloween costume to the race for a chance to win!! We will have judges at the race and we will award the top two Scarecrows.
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🎃 Join Us for Exeter’s 6th Annual Scarecrow 2.0! 🏃♀️🍂
What better way to welcome the cooler weather than with a fun run through beautiful Exeter? Starting at Exeter City Park, the course winds through our charming downtown—right alongside the scarecrows!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning of running, free food, live music, and small-town fun. Races take place Saturday, October 10, 2026—you won’t want to miss it!
🥐 Svenhards for the whole family!
Each finisher will receive a Svenhard's danish! Did you know Svenhard's is based in Exeter, CA?
Amenities:
Finisher Medal
FREE Race Photos
FREE Svenhards Danish
Scarecrow 2.0 T-Shirt
Chip Timing and Finisher Certificate
FREE drinks
Costume Contest
Age Group Awards