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The Amazing Spooktacular 5K Run & Walk

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time on Saturday, October 24th at The Amazing Spooktacular 5K & Monster 1-Mile at Town East Mall!

Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate Mesquite ISD!

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a fun-filled morning supporting Mesquite ISD teachers and students. Your participation helps bring teacher ideas to life across Mesquite ISD.

The 5K takes place alongside the Mesquite ISD Read.Play.Talk. Festival, featuring FREE trick-or-treating and FREE Kid's Zone access for kids who participate in the 5K, plus dozens of vendor booths, fun activities, and food trucks.

Run for the fun. Walk for the cause. Celebrate Mesquite ISD!

5K Run & Walk + Monster 1-Mile

  • Adults $35 ($45 on RaceDay |
  • Students $20
  • Bring your family & friends! Groups of 4 or more...Adult price changes to $25 each!

Race Packet includes:

  • Official Event T-Shirt
  • Custom Commemorative Finisher Medal
  • Race Number/Bib - The 5K will be chip-timed, but many of our participants choose not to be timed and simply walk the course with family and friends.
  • Free Parking at the event
  • Fun swag and discount offers!
  • Awards will be given for the Overall Male & Female and 1st place will be awarded in both male and female in the following age groups. NEW THIS YEAR...AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN AT A CEREMONY FOLLOWING THE 5K:

Student Age 5-12
Student Age 13-19
Age 20-29
Age 30-39
Age 40-49
Age 50-59
Age 60-60
Age 70-79

  • Students, families, and staff hold handmade encouragement signs beneath the start arch before the Spooktacular 5K.
  • Families and participants run together during the Spooktacular 5K.
  • A family smiles after completing the Spooktacular 5K while holding medals and refreshments.
  • A young participant wearing sunglasses smiles while waiting to begin the Spooktacular 5K.
  • A participant crosses the finish line during the Spooktacular 5K race.
  • Students cheer from the sidelines with handmade signs encouraging runners along the race route.