2026 Haunted Hustle 5K, Monster Mash Dash and Wicked Walk Costume Parade

🎃 **Haunted Hustle 5K, Monster Dash & Wicked Walk hosted by the City of Gulf Shores** 👻 **October 17, 2026 | Gulf Place Town Green & Public Beach** Get ready for a frightfully fun evening on Alabama’s Beaches! Dress in your best Halloween costume and head to Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach for three spooktacular events:

🧙‍♀️ **Wicked Walk Costume Parade (6 p.m.)** – Witches, ghouls and goblins will parade around the Town Green while tossing beads and candy to spectators. Strollers and wagons are welcome, and registered participants will receive an event shirt and goodie bag. 🏖️ **Monster Dash Beach Fun Run (6:30 p.m.)** – Enjoy a family-friendly dash along the sand while friendly ghouls provide a few surprises along the way. This non-timed event includes a finisher medal, event shirt and goodie bag for registered participants.

🏃‍♀️ **Haunted Hustle 5K Walk/Run (7 p.m.)** – Lace up for a chip-timed evening race on a USATF-certified course beginning and ending in front of Gulf Place Town Green. Awards will be presented to the top runners and walkers in multiple age divisions.

🎶 A live DJ will keep the Halloween party going throughout the evening, while local businesses offer games and pass out candy. The Dolphin Foundation for Education and Arts will also be selling beer, wine and refreshments on-site.

👻 **Packet Pick-Up** October 15 | Bodenhamer Recreation Center (8 a.m.–3 p.m.) October 16 | Big Beach Brewing Company (4–7 p.m.) Race Day | Gulf Place Town Green (4–6 p.m.)

💀 Proceeds benefit the Dolphin Foundation for Education and Arts. Costumes are encouraged—because everything is more fun in disguise! 🌴 **Plan Your Stay!**

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