Sat, Oct 24
|Great Wagon Road Distilling Company
NoDaWeen Freaky 5K Costume Run
Save the Date! The 2026 Freaky 5K is on October 24 at 5pm! Come run though one of Charlotte’s most historic and spookiest neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes!
Time & Location
Oct 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, 610 Anderson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
About the event
Start & Finish Line
Great Wagon Road
610 Anderson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
Race Day Details
The NoDaWeen Freaky 5K is a fun run hosted by the NoDa “NBA” – Neighborhood and Business Association. Come run though one of Charlotte’s most historic and spookiest neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes as prizes will be handed out for best costumes and for fastest runners. A post-run party will be held at Great Wagon Road. This race is great for experienced and beginner runners or walkers and for families, friends, teenagers, kids, and strollers! Leashed and well trained dogs are also welcome to join the fun.
Pre-register by 10/15/2026 and receive a stylish t-shirt and swag bag with local goodies with your race package!
As a 501C3 non-profit organization, net proceeds from the Freaky 5K benefit NoDa NBA community projects. For more about the NBA visit noda.org and for race questions please contact freaky5k@noda.org
Race Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (rain or shine)
5k Race Start Time: 5pm
Course Description: Relatively flat, small hills, city road terrain and great course for spectators
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6714049292
Packet Pick up - volunteer with us! https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NC/Charlotte/NODAHalloweenFreaky5k
Friday, October 23rd from 4pm-6pm
Saturday, October 24th from 3pm – 4:30pm
Day of Registration
3pm – 4:30pm at Great Wagon Road
Prizes and Costume Contest: Starting at 5:45pm at Great Wagon Road Distilling – Prizes for race participants only but spectators are welcome to view the fun! Winners must be present to collect their prizes.
Post Race Party
6:00pm - Close at Great Wagon Road
