Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail
About This Event
Indian River County First Responders are excited to present the ***SEBASTIAN SCREAM 5K & HAUNTED RAIL TRAIL. ***
Why it Matters: First Responders face intense challenges on the job every day. Proceeds from this event will directly support counseling services, peer-support programs, and critical stress debriefing initiatives for our local Police, Sheriff, Fire and EMS personnel.
Race Information:
- Each race participant will receive a Sebastian Scream 5K & Haunted Rail Trail T-shirt while supplies last. Register by October 6th for a guaranteed shirt.
- Each race participant will receive (1) ticket to the Haunted Rail Trail (Haunted Trail may be too intense for young children)
- Award for best costume.
- The Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department will start showing a Halloween movie on the big screen at the pool beginning at 4:30pm.
- Join us after the race at the North County Aquatic Center while the Indian River County Parks and Recreation Department hosts Trunk-or-Treat.
Timeline:
Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00PM: Early Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 AM -1:00PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at Runners Depot Vero Beach (436 21st St, Vero Beach)
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Packet Pick Up & Registration at North County Aquatic Center (9450 County Rd. 512)
4:30 PM - Halloween movie* *starts at the North County Aquatic Center
5:30PM: 5K Race Start (Race proceeds west from the North County Aquatic Center to I-95 and returns to the North County Aquatic Center)
6:30PM: Awards
6:30PM: Trunk-or-Treat begins and lasts until the Trunks are empty (Free Entry for Trunk-or-Treat)
7:00 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Opens. Haunted Rail Trail begins at North County Aquatic Center. No MASKS, BAGS, or Halloween Props are allowed to be worn or carried on the trail.
10:00 PM: Haunted Rail Trail Ends
Awards:
Top Overall M & F
Top Masters (40+) M & F
Age Groups (Top 3 M & F Runners): 5-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
**Entry Fees: **
$35 ($40 on race day)
Sorry, no refunds.
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