Dare to Scare 5k & Sweet Treat Fun Run

Date: The race will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Rain or shine event. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5k begins at Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), Fun Run begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center (VTCC). Check-in will be announced closer to the race. Check-in and late registration at Coastal Studies Institute (CSI). Day of 5k packet pickup will be post race at the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center (VTCC). Location: The 5k run/walk will begin at the Coastal Studies Institute 850 NC-345, Wanchese, NC 27981, and finish at the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center, 950 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo, NC 27954. The fun run will begin and finish at the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center. Transportation: Pre-race transportation will be provided for runners who choose to park vehicles at the finish line. Rides to CSI will be announced closer to the race. There will be no return trips from the VTCC to CSI. Entry Fees: $45.00 if received by September 14, 2026. $50.00 from September 15 – October 23, 2026. $55.00 if registering during packet pick up or on race day, October 23 & 24, 2026. $20.00 for Virtual 5k without shirt, $40.00 for Virtual 5k with shirt. $20.00 for Fun Run without shirt, $40.00 for Fun Run with shirt Shirt availability is not guaranteed unless pre-registered by September 14, 2026. Shirts will be limited for registrations received after September 14, 2026. Shirts may not be available for Race Day registrations. Please pre-register to guarantee a shirt and/or medal. Shirts are long sleeve. 5k Participants are guaranteed t-shirts (with sponsors logos and names if applicable) if they are registered by September 14, 2026. For those who register after September 14, 2026, t-shirts will be available on a first register first serve basis. Race packets will include any materials that sponsors provide to the VTCC. Awards will be given for the top three male and female finishers of the 5k, and top costumer contest winners. Medals provid