Welcome to Vampire Run 2026
Season 7 - Spellbound
Presented by Vampire Stalkers
This 5k run/walk event was created in 2020 and continues in loving memory of my mom and dad, who are no longer with us due to cancer. Net proceeds go to the Blood Cancer United (Formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society).
In-Person - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Virtual (Spirit Runners) - October 1 thru October 24, 2025
We are a USATF certified 5k. a Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. and a 501c3 Not-for-profit organization - donations are tax deductible
NOTE: The price you see is the total price you pay. It include all taxes and fees.
It's not just a run. It's an event!
Join us for Atlanta's best Halloween-time fun run. Whether you are a Vampire, Werewolf, Witch, Hunter, or even just plain-old human, you can help us take a bite out of blood cancers by taking part in our annual Vampire Run.
The race starts and finishes at Legion Field located at 3173 Mill Street, Covington Ga 30014
You can crawl, walk, or run! Either way, you will be helping us raise money for Blood Cancer United (formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) by participating in our event.
Is there a better place to have a Halloween Run than in Covington, Georgia, a.k.a. Mystic Falls - the fictional town that is home to The Vampire Diaries The Originals, Legacies, Goosebumps, Rob Zombie's Halloween movie, Dr. Sleep, and others? The run will be live in Covington. BUT, we host a VIRTUAL version as well (known as Spirit Runners) so you can participate from anywhere during the month of October. Spirit runners will receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt.
The live event will go through and by many of the famous filming locations from the popular TV series as well as other horror shows and films that have been filmed here. Whether you participate live or virtually as a spirit, you will receive a bib, medal, and finisher shirt!
An additional placement award is provide in the following groups:
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Overall
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Overall Women
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Overall Men
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Ages under 10
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Ages 10 to 19
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Ages 20 to 29
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Ages 30 to 39
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Ages 40 to 49
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Ages 50 to 59
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Ages 60 to 69
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Ages over 70
There is something for everyone!
Enter our costume contest (details in the registration flow)!
Raise money with teams.
For Runners and Walkers
This is a certified, timed run that is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The route is fun and flat so you can get a good time! Plus, it's Fall so the weather is typically amazing.
For fans and Halloween lovers
Our route is essentially a Vampire Diaries walking tour wrapped inside of a 5k. We mark the route with over 20 photo spots, including volunteers to take your photos. Ask others who have participated, we have a LOT of surprises on the course. You can walk or run from photo spot to photo spot. (You may even see some well-known spooky guests during the race)
Scroll down to see an overview of the schedule for Friday 10/23/2026 and Saturday 10/24/2026!
REMEMBER - EVERYTHING WE DO IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE MOST FUN FOR YOU AND TO RAISE THE MOST MONEY WE CAN FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY!
The price you see is the total price you pay. It include all taxes and fees.