Frightening 4 Trail Run/Hike
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Distance
- 4 Mile
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Embrace the spooky season on the trails of York River State Park with this non-competitive Halloween-themed 4-mile run or hike.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Quirky
FestiveWelcome the Halloween season with the Frightening 4, a trail run and hike through York River State Park. This inaugural 4-mile event invites both runners and hikers to explore a new course featuring dirt trails, rolling hills, and some playful twists. Enjoy beautiful water views along the York River and embrace the non-competitive spirit. Finishers receive a medal, and costumes are encouraged for an extra touch of fun.
What to expect
- A 4-mile trail experience on dirt paths with rolling hills, roots, and twists.
- Enjoy scenic stretches along the York River with beautiful water views.
- A non-competitive atmosphere welcoming both runners and hikers, with finisher medals for all.
Standout details
- Inaugural 4-mile trail run/hike
- Halloween themed race
- Costumes encouraged for a temporary tattoo
- Beautiful water views along York River
Perks & features
- Awards
- Dog-Friendly
- Food & Drink
- Medal
- Shirt
Awards
Dog-Friendly
Food & Drink
Medal
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Welcome to the 1st Annual Frightening 4 mile trail run/hike!
York River State Park is the perfect location for a Halloween themed race. Happy Cat has several races that use the trails in the park, but this is a new trail, never before used by an event. The race distance will be 4 miles and both runners and hikers are welcome. The time limit is 2 hours.
The trails are dirt with rolling hills. There are some roots and twists (and ghouls?) to keep it interesting. Part of the course follows along the York River, so there are beautiful water views! 3 out of the 4 miles are narrow single-track, about a mile is a wider gravel trail.
The format is non competitive, but there will be finisher medals for all finishers. There will be official times posted but no overall or age group awards. Wear a costume and receive a race logo temporary tattoo!
Parking is included and post race refreshments will be available. A race T-shirt is not inlcuded and needs to be added on when registering if you want one!
The parking area is very close to the start/finish line. Indoor restrooms are also close by the parking area. No aid stations will be on the course, so plan to bring water if you think you will need it. Leashed dogs are allowed but keep in mind that the trails are narrow and mainly single file. If you plan to finish over 1.5 hours or it is cloudy, please consider bringing personal illumination.
Race Day schedule, Saturday, Oct. 10th:
Packet pick up 2:30-3:30pm
Pre Race breifing 3:45pm
Race start 4pm
Course closes 6pm