Lace up your sneakers, grab your (optional) costume, and join the spooktacular fun at Hopkinton Center for the Arts! Whether you're racing for glory or just chasing good vibes, this festive annual fall tradition is the perfect way to support the arts and celebrate the season. Sponsored by Platinum Physical Therapy
🏃♂️ Wicked 5K Highlights
Date & Location: October 26 | Starts and ends at the HCA (98 Hayden Rowe St in Hopkinton) on a mostly flat course with paved roads and groomed gravel trails
Timing: Chip-timed with a start/finish mat for accurate results
Start Time: Right after the adorable chaos of the Wee Wicked Dash (9:00 am)
🎃 Wee Wicked Dash: 9 a.m.
A 100M untimed dash for your littlest goblins! Every Wee finisher gets a mini pumpkin to take home. Cuteness overload guaranteed.
💰 Cash Prizes & Costumes
$1,000 in cash prizes awarded to top finishers and best costumes—so bring your speed and your flair!
👕 Race Swag
The first 150 registrants score a Wicked 5K T-shirt (sizes vary)—so don’t wait!
🎟️ Registration Fees
Pre-Race Day: $40 | Race Day: $50
Your fee supports the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing creativity to our community.
📅 Bib Pick-Up
Early Pick-Up: Saturday, 10/25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at HCA
Race Day: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at HCA
👶 Strollers Welcome
Just start at the back and keep right on the trail so everyone can enjoy the run safely.
🚗 Parking
Available next door at Hopkinton High School (90 Hayden Rowe St)
🌧️ Rain or Shine
The Wicked 5K rolls on—no matter the weather!
This isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and a little bit of Halloween mischief. Ready to run wicked fast (or wicked fun)? Let’s go!
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