Scary Scurry Kids Fun Run & 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20269:30 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run/Walk: $25 until Oct 9.
- 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run: $10 until Oct 8.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Wisconsin, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wisconsin runs 34:09, about 11:00 a mile, based on 225 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:23 and men in 30:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:00 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 760 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
555 N Park Avenue, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
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 10 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 555 N Park Avenue, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 760 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Scary Scurry Kids Fun Run & 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Wisconsin, which costs $35 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?
- 555 N Park Avenue, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935.
From the organizers
FVSBank, Mercury Marine, and Hopper’s are excited to promote the Annual Scary Scurry Kids Fun Run & 5k at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This family-friendly event, benefitting the Fond du Lac County United Way, encourages all participants to stay and enjoy the day and enjoy Fond du Lac Festival’s Falltoberfest.
Bring your families and register your children for the 1/2 mile run. There will be LOTS of fun family-friendly and kid activities during the Fond du Lac Festivals Falltoberfest.