Boo & Brew 5K

Boo & Brew 5K is run in Wilmington on October 24, 2026, with one distance on the program: a 5K starting at 9:00 a.m. Halloween costumes are part of the deal, and once the running is done everyone is invited to carry on at a nearby spot, so this is as much a social morning as a race.

If you do want to race it, the 5K is the most accessible competitive distance there is. Four to six weeks of consistent running with one weekly session at hard effort will get most people to the line ready, and a ten-minute jog with a few strides beforehand is what separates a good opening mile from a laboured one. Running in costume adds drag and heat, so if you are chasing a time, keep the outfit light and save the full effort for the party afterwards.