Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Williamsburg, VA
- 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, 23185
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run a Halloween-themed 5k through Busch Gardens, complete with spooky decor, entertainment, and a lively finish line party.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Gather your ghastly ghouls for the second-annual Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k, a spirited run through the park. Experience Busch Gardens adorned in its Howl-O-Scream® decor, encountering a friendly fright or two before crossing the finish line in Oktoberfest village. This event invites all ages to lace up their sinister shoes and enjoy a frightfully good time, complete with Scare Squad entertainment and a lively finish line celebration. Participants receive a commemorative medal, shirt, and a free park ticket.
What to expect
- Run a 5K course through Busch Gardens, experiencing Howl-O-Scream® decor.
- Encounter Scare Squad entertainment and enjoy a chip-timed race.
- Celebrate your finish with a DJ, photo opportunities, and more.
Standout details
- Free Park Ticket with registration
- Run through Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream® decor
- Scare Squad entertainment on course
- Commemorative medal and shirt
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Chip Timed
- Free
After-Party
Chip Timed
FreeFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the second-annual Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k! This spirited run takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7:30 am. Experience the park decked out in its Howl-O-Scream® decor and encounter a friendly fright or two before you cross the finish line in Oktoberfest village.
Lace up your sinister shoes, dress up in your eerie ensemble and get ready for a frightfully good time!
Event info
- FREE Park Ticket with every registration (valid through 12/31/2026)
- FREE race day parking: lots open at 5:30am and close at 7:00am
- Participants enter through the main Toll Plaza
- Spectators are allowed at the start/finish line to cheer on their fellow fiends and family
- Race begins at 7:30am and concludes at 9:00am
- Commemorative Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k medals and shirts for all participants
- Busch Gardens Scare Squad entertainment along the race course
- Finish line end of race celebration featuring DJ, photo ops and more
- All ages are invited to participate
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in the Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k. The race will be chip timed and results will be posted online.
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