Waterfall, Pennsylvania (United States of America) - "End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Miler". Race along the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, where runners and walkers from across the US come for this unique experience. This stretch of the Turnpike was bypassed in 1968, leaving two tunnels and miles of roadway untouched by traffic for nearly 50 years. At this original old turnpike Half Marathon, participants will run five miles underground through the old tunnels and the rest surrounded by stunning fall foliage. For those wanting a shorter distance, the One Tunnel Four Miler offers 2.4 miles inside the tunnels along with a taste of the course’s history. This two-day event limits each day of racing to 600 runners to prevent crowding. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in Waterfall, Pennsylvania! https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Waterfall/EndoftheRoadMarathon?aflt_token=7LipmEOzbECERDzMZ3v2Xv14ohnqORDf

Aiken, South Carolina (United States of America) - "The Battle of the Run Clubs". Form your team to compete for bragging rights at the inaugural Battle of the Run Clubs! Each runner may choose the distance that suits them best. There will be 6 races: Men's 10 mile, Women's 10 mile, Men's 10k, Women's 10k, Men's 5k, and Women's 5k. Each race will be scored equally, as follows: 1st place 1 point, 2nd place 2 points, 3rd place 3 points, 4th place 4 points, and so on. Team scores will consist of the top 4 best placings, with the goal of earning the lowest overall team score. Additional runners on a team will not add to the score, but can contribute by bumping runners from other teams down in the rankings. All teams may be of the same gender and run the same race, or any combination of distances and genders that you choose, and there is no limit to the number of racers from a single club. The more the merrier. There is a tiny bit of strategy involved, as a "perfect" team score of 4 (4 wins) does actually require multiple distances and genders. Not a member of a run club but have a fun group of friends you train with? Make up a fun name and come represent! Winning team's name will be engraved on a perpetual trophy to be displayed at Stable View and individual trophies will be awarded to winners. Post-race Graze & Gaze (food) at The Bistro @ Stable View for all participants is included with entry. For those wishing to wake up near the start line or to linger longer after the race, Stable View offers contemporary lodging — perfect for easing those post-race muscles — or RV hook ups. Participants can enjoy the peaceful country setting, but also not be too far away from dining, sightseeing, and shopping in historic downtown Aiken. Further details, pictures, and booking for accommodations is on Airbnb or via email to reserve directly with Stable View. All RV reservations must reserve directly via Stable View. www.svagatheringplace.com/aiken-trails-club

Belle Isle, Florida (United States of America) - "AWYS Lace-Up To Buckle-Up 5K Run / Walk". The Always Wear Your Seatbelt Foundation is proud to announce the 10th Annual Lace-Up to Buckle-Up 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Cornerstone Charter Academy, 5903 Randolph Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809. Day-of registration and packet pick-up begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by an extra-special opening ceremony at 8:35 a.m. at the bus. The 5K runners will start at 9:00 a.m., and children on bikes or scooters will start the 5K at 8:58 a.m. The race mission is to raise seatbelt safety awareness and honor the memory of Laura Grant and Eddie Culberhouse, with 100% of net proceeds going towards the scholarship fund to educate teens on always wearing their seatbelt. Entry fees vary by age and registration date: adults pay $35 through September 30th, $40 from October 1st-17th, and $45 on race day; youth ages 13-19 pay $20, $30, and $35 respectively; youth ages 7-10 pay $10 through race day; children ages 0-6 enter free but do not receive a shirt (shirts may be purchased for $8). Virtual and in-person entries include a unisex super-soft blend race t-shirt, bib, and number, with virtual entries also receiving packet shipping. Packet pickup is on October 16, 2025, from 4-7 pm at Vanbarry’s Public House, 4120 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL, where the OneBlood mobile donation bus will be present. Virtual participants must register by October 1 to guarantee receipt of shirts and bibs before race day. Race t-shirts are guaranteed until sold out, and in-person participants must pick them up at packet pickup or the event. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each age bracket: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & older. The 5K is held in-person with a virtual option available. Parking is free at Cornerstone Charter Academy and nearby areas. Virtual participants should select the virtual option during registration and use the RACEJOY app to track their run and upload results. Participants are encouraged to share their experience on social media using @alwayswearyourseatbelt and #AWYSbuckleup25. The 5K course is 3.1 miles, and all registered in-person runners wearing a bib will be electronically timed, with results posted online. Pre-registered in-person runners who complete registration seven weekdays before the race are guaranteed a t-shirt; virtual race shirts are shipped based on registration date, with no guarantee for registrations after October 8. Registration includes the official 2025 race bib and t-shirt. Water, fruit, and giveaways from AWYS and sponsors will be provided onsite. The event maintains a strict no-transfer policy for entries. www.runsignup.com/Race/FL/BelleIsle/AlwaysWearYourSeatBelt5K?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Cincinnati, Ohio (United States of America) - "Annual Amazing Grace Running Scared 5K Run and Walk". The Running Scared 5k benefits Youth Education. To date approximately $350,000 has been raised to help children in the Cincinnati Valley area. The Running Scared 5k was first started in 2008. It is a flat 3.1 mile course through a "spooky" cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest! Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to music or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from our generous sponsors and listen music while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside. Schedule of events: The 18th Annual Running Scared 5k is at 6pm. Post Race Party: 6:30-10pm inside and outside of Haffey Fieldhouse. Location: Reading Veterans Memorial Stadium, 1600 West St Cincinnati, OH 45215. GPS Coordinates: 39.231282, -84.438853 (https://goo.gl/maps/XDTAomNoZQHkLUjL7). The race will start on West Street near the Stadium, wind through the "spooky" Reading Cemetery and head out and back for a flat, fast course ending on the track in the Stadium. There will be water at the start, middle and end of the route. Runners and Walkers are welcomed. Our traditional Famous Mugs will be given to the first 50 men and the first 50 women as they cross the finish line. Overall Results will be posted at the post-race party. Complete results will also be posted online. There are no age category awards for this event. After the race: Fantastic party inside and outside of Haffey Fieldhouse. We are gonna have lots of food from our wonderful sponsors, Costume contest with prizes awarded, Door Prizes, DJ and our beer garden outside. We also plan to have Split-the-Pot, raffle baskets to help us raise money. For those who are 21 and over with proper ID, Beer is available. Also, don't forget, that to be eligible for our many fabulous door prizes, all you have to do is register in advance of race day. Virtual 5K: Can't make it to the "Live" event? We have you covered. You can still support the event with our Virtual event. You can run or walk your own 5K (if you want to) and even post your time on our Virtual Results Page. You can run or walk your 5K anytime or anywhere you like. You can post your results on our Virtual Results page anytime between 10/1/2025 and 10/18/2025. 5K Registration $30 through Thursday, October 16, 2025; $35 on Friday, October 17, 2025; $40 Race Day. Fee includes Professional Chip-timing, Race Medal, Awards, Food and refreshments and entrance to the Post-race Party. Party only $20 - We encourage your friends to come and cheer you on as a race participant and we certainly want them to come and party with you afterwards! Bring yourself and your friends! It includes FUN, tickets for drinks, (Proper ID is required for anyone consuming alcohol) Food from our wonderful sponsors, costume contest and Live Band. Shirts are optional and are available for $17 for short-sleeved and $20 for long-sleeved. Larger sizes are $3 additional. To be guaranteed to receive your desired size, please order by10/2/2025. Register online: Online registration will be available through race day. Register by Mail: Postmark your registration by Monday, October 13, 2025. Early Packet Pick up: Friday, October 17th, 2025 from Noon to 6pm at Haffey Fieldhouse, 1599 West Street, Reading, Ohio 45215 (across from the Stadium). Race Day Packet Pick up: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 4pm to 5:45pm at Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading, Ohio 45215. Free Parking: You may park your vehicle anywhere near Haffey Fieldhouse and Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium at 1600 West Street, Reading, Ohio 45215. Note: If you park in the lot, you will not be able to leave until the last person finishes the race. Parking available on nearby streets if you must leave early. No Refunds! https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/OH/Reading/RunningScared?aflt_token=7LipmEOzbECERDzMZ3v2Xv14ohnqORDf

North Kingstown, Rhode Island (United States of America) - "OktoberVets 5k". This family, fun community event will bring together people of our community and veterans who have served our nation. You get two races for the price of one!! The 5k through historic Wickford Village and a .152k fun run will allow people of all ages and abilities to complete. Both runs will be conducted like a typical road race, complete with bib numbers, start/finish line, timing, and water stations. All race participants will be given a T-shirt with a unique, specially designed race logo, a race medal, and a goodie bag with assorted swag. Proceeds from this event will go to Gateway to Independence, a VA-supported veteran transitional housing program for homeless individuals due to PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and other factors, serving over an average of 100 individuals annually. Proceeds will also benefit our Holiday Veteran in need program providing food and clothing for disadvantaged local veterans. Enjoy a run through Historic Wickford Village, named 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing, and more. Your run will take you past galleries, antique shops, cafes, restaurants, beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes, and gardens. www.vfw152.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=126615