5K Zombie Run/Walk & 1K Pumpkin Run

 

 

The Zombie Run/Walk 5K, and Pumpkin Run 1K are part of Spooner’s Jack O Lantern Festival.
These runs are organized by Rails on Trails and fees help support Spooner’s youth cross-country ski and mountain bike programs.

Date: 10 October, 2026
Time: 8AM (5K starts at 8AM, and 1K shortly after)
Start/Finish: Trailhead behind Spooner High School
Cost: $25 5K, $10 1K.
Register: By 1 October to guarantee your swag! We will have limited items available for purchase at the event.
Same-Day Registration is from 7:00-7:45.  Online Registration closes at 6pm on Friday night Oct 9th.  After that you’ll need to do same day registration.

The Pumpkin Run 1K will be on paved trails only, starting with a challenging climb, traveling through a wooded portion of City Park, and finishing with a long downhill stretch. This is a great event for families with young children, as the paved trail is perfect for jogging stroller, youth bikes and unmotorized scooters. Expect fun chalk pumpkin drawings to find along the way.

The Zombie Run/Walk 5K will be a challenging mix of paved and unpaved terrain through the multipurpose trails of City Park. Expect uphills, downhills, and costumed “zombies” giving chase! This is a fun event for adults and older youth runners/walkers. Though there is no age minimum, parent waivers are required for any youth under 16.

***All participants must sign a waiver.

Prizes given for the 5K event top runners (female/male, youth/adult).

 

Spring 2026 Newsletter here

 

GLD CO-OP Events and Information

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** SnOwCIAL SKI; Thanks for skiing with us this winter but given the deterioration of the trails we are done for the season!

WHAT: A casual ski in a social setting – all skill levels welcome; trails groomed for skate and classic techniques. Please click here to fill out your interest via the survey link

WHERE: Spooner’s beautiful City Park Trails – meeting at the City Park Trailhead (north end of College Street meeting at the Warming House)

WHEN: Two options weekly, starting December 7 & 8. Sundays 2-4 p.m. and Mondays 4-5 p.m.

• This coincides with youth ski club for parents wanting to get on the snow themselves.
• If there is no snow, we will still meet to hike trails.

WHO: Adults and teens interested in outdoor activity for general health, to improve ski technique or to try something new. Children welcome, if accompanied by parents/guardians.

• Please note, training for ski events (i.e. formal events held in Cable at the American Birkebeiner Trail) is being explored as a possibility.
• The group will use a WhatsApp chat for communication and real time updates. WhatsApp Join link is available in the Participation Form/Survey link above.

HOW MUCH: No cost. Participants do need to provide their own equipment.

• If you need assistance acquiring equipment, please fill out the survey form to be contacted.

Questions/Comments? Send us a note at info@railsontrails.org

 

Other Events:

 Spooner Holiday Dash – Saturday, Dec 27th