Join the zombie hordes at the starting line for Calgary’s Halloween-themed 5K, 10K or kids’ race. The spooktacular Dash of Doom invites attendees to walk, run, or use a mobility device in their most gruesome (and cutest) costumes. The best-dressed dog is featured on the following year’s swag, so your Halloweenie’s face could be immortalized forever on medals and tees. Proceeds from the event benefit Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society.

Dash of Doom will kick off at 2 p.m. on October 25, 2025, at North Glenmore Park. After his scamper, pamper your pooch with a stay at the Sandman Hotel and Suites Calgary West.

Set at the base of Table Mountain, the 14th annual All-Out Kooky-Spooky will give you plenty of stories to tell around the campfire. There are three pet-friendly categories: 5K, 10K and the Half Marathon. There’s also a virtual edition of each race if you can’t make it to Golden. The courses run alongside Arvada’s Blunn Reservoir via the Ralston Creek Trail, offering an eye-catching tapestry of fall colors.

The All-Out Kooky-Spooky 5K, 10K and Half Marathon will be held at 9 a.m. on November 2, 2025. The race begins at Jefferson County's NAAC Stadium. Dog owners are asked to run at the back of the pack, keep their canine partners on a short leash throughout the race, and clean up any messes they may make. After you cross the finish line, spend a weekend in nearby Denver at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco.

Ghostly sightings are not uncommon in Lubbock, TX. Residents are rumored to have seen the specter of a biology student at Texas Tech and a glowing man roaming Lubbock Cemetery. Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, there’s no debating the sightings of hundreds of spooks at the Howl-o-ween Dog Run & Barktoberfest. Show off Fido’s outfit in the canine costume contest before taking your place at the start line of the 2K9 race. The 1.2-mile romp will take you alongside a pretty section of Canyon Lake 6.

Howl-o-ween Dog Run & Barktoberfest will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18. Dog supplies (leashes, treats and more) will be collected and donated to Morris Safe House. Visitors from out of town can spend the night at the pet-friendly Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lubbock.

You and your dastardly Dachshund are invited to dress up and race for a good cause at the 12th Annual Halloween Mutt Run 5K Run/Walk in San Diego. This popular event is sponsored by Road Runner Sports and supports the Labs and More Rescue Foundation. There will be a costume contest, beer garden, pup cups, prizes and more.

The Annual Halloween Mutt Run 5K Run/Walk will take place at 8:30 a.m. on October 18, 2025. Take a much-needed break after the race at Blue Heron Cottages. Fido can enjoy the use of a large enclosed courtyard with a lawn and a utility sink for bathing. The Original Dog Beach, one of the 10 best pet-friendly beaches on the West Coast, is just down the road.

On the Saturday before Halloween, Franklin’s Friends takes over Crane’s Roost Park for a day of fun to raise money for animals in need in Central Florida. The HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest brings dog lovers together to enjoy food trucks, music, pet-friendly vendors, and furry competition. The main event is the group dog walk around the park. Prizes will be given for top individual fundraisers, top team fundraisers and best costumes.

HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest will be held at 9 a.m. on October 25, 2025. Proceeds will benefit Franklin’s Friends. Stay near the fun at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland.

Don’t worry, Fido. No cats will be at the Scaredy Cat K95K! This 5K walk/run invites leashed dogs to join their owners for a day of Halloween fun and racing, all for a good cause. Costumes are encouraged, so get creative. Afterward, you and your dog-tired pooch can enjoy ice cream and food trucks together. Humans can swing by the beer tent and toast to a successful race. There’s plenty of fun for the whole family, like a police dog demo, face painting and more!

The Scaredy Cat K95K will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on October 19, 2025, at the Campus Center of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Proceeds from the event will benefit the animal welfare programs to help pets in need. After the race, Fido can put his paws up at Homewood Suites by Hilton Worcester.

There’s nothing scary about Busse Woods, except maybe the four-legged goblins racing through during Howl-o-ween Run for the Dogs 5K - Schaumburg! Runners and walkers in costume will take to the flat, paved trail for a timed race. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each of the 10 age groups, and all participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher’s medal. After you cross the finish line, treats for both humans and dogs will be waiting.

Howl-o-ween Run for the Dogs 5K - Schaumburg will take place on October 25, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. If you’re unable to attend, you can join the fun virtually. Proceeds from the race benefit Fetching Tails Foundation. Take your treats and medal back to your room at the nearby Sheraton Suites Chicago Elk Grove and celebrate your accomplishments with Fido.

Double-knot those running shoes. You’re going to want to move faster than the zombies at the 11th Annual EAPL Zombie 5K. With the beautiful mountains of West Denver as the backdrop, the course begins and ends at Buchanan Rec Center Ball Fields and meanders through the picturesque Bergen Park walking trails. Leashed zombie dogs can join you for the run, which raises money for Evergreen Animal Protective League. Post-race festivities will include refreshments, live music and a costume contest for runners and their pups.

EAPL Zombie 5K will begin at 10 a.m. on October 27, 2025. Once you’ve escaped the walking dead, head for seclusion and more beautiful views at a Private Evergreen Hideaway.

Whether your pooch is a seasoned athlete or just wants to take a leisurely stroll, the Howloween 5K and Dog Walk has an event for him! Pups can tackle the 5k run or walk, where awards will be given to the top three canine finishers. Leashed pets are also welcome on the one-mile dog walk to show off their festive costumes. After both events, you and Fido can stroll through the Fall Fair with over 100 vendors, enter to win raffle baskets or the canine costume contest, and if he’s got energy left, your pooch can attempt the agility course. Food trucks will be on hand to replenish the calories you’ve burned, and pup cups will be available for hungry hounds. Proceeds will benefit Home at Last Dog Rescue.

Howloween 5K and Dog Walk will be held at Parkside Place Park, beginning at 9 a.m. on October 25, 2025. Out-of-town participants can stay close to all the fun at Staybridge Suites Montgomeryville by IHG.