Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest is held in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on October 31, 2026. One running format is on the schedule, a 5K over 3.1 miles, and it goes off at 7:00 a.m. As the name says, a costume contest runs alongside the race, so pick an outfit you can actually move in if you intend to take part in both.

Halloween morning 5Ks tend to draw a wide range of paces, from runners going for a time to walkers in full costume. Line up accordingly: if you want a fast 3.1 miles, start near the front and jog for a good ten minutes beforehand, because a 7 a.m. gun leaves no room to ease into it. Four to six weeks of short intervals at 5K effort, one steady long run each week and a couple of easy days before race morning is enough preparation for most runners.