YMCA Creepy Crawl 5K

Creepy Crawl 5K

The wind is blowing, a chill is in the air. Halloween is coming, mortals beware!

Join us for the 15th annual Creepy Crawl 5K and Kids' Monster Dash at the spooky yet beautiful Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead! Costumes are encouraged, and there will be treasure to be had along the way. You'll have a great time while making it possible for our friends and neighbors in need to access membership and programs at the Y. Register early to get your Creepy Crawl T-Shirt. Day of registration not guaranteed a shirt that day. 

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Race Series

Creepy Crawl Details

The Creepy Crawl 5K is stroller & dog friendly!

Date

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Race Start Times

5K Run 9:30 a.m.
Kids' Monster Dash (free) 10:30 a.m.

Location

Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trail
Palmer Lake, CO 80133

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Creepy Crawl Commemorative Shirt

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Thank you to our 2023 supporting sponsors!

Partner Sponsor

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Partner Sponsor

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Sign Printing Sponsor

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Furry Friends & Swag Bag Sponsor

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Supporting Sponsor

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Vendor Village Top Tier Sponsor

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Vendor Village Top Tier Sponsor

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Vendor Village Sponsor

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Refreshment Sponsor

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Pricing

Early Bird pricing though September 15

$40 (Ages 20 and over)
$30 (Ages 0-19)

Adults age 20 and Over

$45

Age 19 and under

$35

Furry Friends Pricing

$15
Furry friends will receive a Creepy Crawl 5K bandana!

Kids' Monster Dash Pricing

FREE!
Children 12-years-old and younger!

Race Day Information

Start Times

9:30 a.m. - 5K
10:30 a.m. - Kids Monster Dash

Directions to Palmer Lake Sante Fe Trailhead

Take I-25 to County Line Road (exit 163) and head west. Continue west for 2.5 miles and just before the railroad crossing, on the left, is the access to the parking lot and trailhead.

Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 26

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Friday, October 27

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Race Day - Saturday, October 28

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead

Awards

  • The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze Creepy Crawl medal.
  • The overall top male/ female will win Fleet Feet Gift Cert
    1st - $100 Fleet Feet GC
    2nd - $75 Fleet Feet GC
    3rd - $50 Fleet Feet GC
  • Award Ceremony will be held near the finish line. Top 3 overall Male and Female 10:00 AM. Top 3 in each age category will be after the kids Dash at 10:45 AM.

Activities

9:00 a.m. Trick or Treat: Get to the Race early and head to vendor village for some trick or treating!
Other activities include- face painting, costume contest Dance off, and fun yard games!

Directions and Parking

From Colorado Springs take I-25 N. Take exit 161 CO-105. Turn Left. Turn right at the 2nd cross street to stay on CO-105 W. Follow CO-105 to Palmer Lake.

The first Parking area will be just south of the lake at the Palmer Lake Baseball Diamond. You will be able to use the pedestrian bridge over the lake to get to the park and the start/finish area.

The 2nd parking area is located on the west side of the lake across the street from O'Malley's. Participants who park here must also use the pedestrian bridge to get to the start/finish area.

The 3rd parking area is located on the west side of the lake just past the Tri-Lakes Center of the Arts at the intersection of CO-105 and Page Street.

DO NOT CROSS THE RAILROAD TRACKS. We have been told by officials that anyone who crosses the tracks on foot will be ticketed and it is a federal crime to do so.

THANK YOU!

Costumes are always encouraged for Creepy Crawl! You'll have a great time while making it possible for your friends and neighbors in need, to access membership and programs at the Y. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been serving residents in our area for over 140 years by building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Thanks for being a crucial part in our success!

Race Results

Do you want to check out your speedy times from past races? Explore the links below!

Race Photos

Forget what your costume you wore in previous years? Want to see your friend's goofy face as they crossed the finish line? Explore the photos from past races!

Please contactKate Noonan, Special Events Director [email protected] for questions or for more information!

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