Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

WHAT
Burgaw Autumn Festival's Graveyard 5K & Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile

Graveyard 5K.
The Graveyard 5K is a traditional race through Burgaw, North Carolina including running on the the scenic Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail. Our brave racers will also run through a 1/3 mile section through the Burgaw Cemetery. According to records, there are graves dating back to the 1860s. Run fast!

Boo-gaw Trick or Treat Mile.
In this One Mile Race, participants run the town square in Burgaw.  After the race, trick or treat through the festival.  Our vendors will have special treats for participants.  This event is open to participants of all ages.

Community Partner.
The event has partnered with the Parks Foundation of Burgaw Splash Pad Project.

MAKE A SPLASH FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

We're raising funds to build a Splash Pad at Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park - a vibrant, safe, and inclusive play space where kids of all ages can beat the heat and make lasting memories.

Help us turn on the water and turn up the fun in Burgaw!

For more information visit HERE.  To donate click HERE.

DISTANCES OFFERED
5K - Timed Event
1 Mile - Timed Event
*You can walk or run either event.

WHEN
Saturday, October 17, 2026

START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Burgaw Town Square
On E Freemont Street between S Wright St & S Walker St
Burgaw, NC 28425
(*For Google Maps use this address: 100 S Wright Street)

PARKING
Parking is available:
- Parking lot at Burgaw Town Hall at N Walker Street & E Wilmington Street
- In front of the Historic Burgaw Train Depot
- Any legal parking spot along Freemont Street

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
For the Full Schedule, click HERE

HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day:  To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.  You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025

Start/Finish Line
Burgaw Town Square
On E Freemont Street between S Wright St & S Walker St
Burgaw, NC 28425
(*For Google Maps use this address: 100 S Wright Street)

7:30 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup Open
8:30 AM - Graveyard 5K Starts
9:30 AM - Boo-gaw 1 Mile
10:00 AM - Awards: 5K, 1 Mile, Costume Contest for participants
10:00 AM - Burgaw Autumn Festival Opens
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Live Music and Entertainment (Autumn Festival Main Stage)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Magic Show
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Burgaw Autumn Festival Kids Costume Contest
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Live Music


Trick or Treating begins as soon as children are finished with their event (either the 5K or 1 Mile). Vendors at the Burgaw Autumn Festival will be open for trick or treating.


PARKING
Parking is available:
- Parking lot at Burgaw Town Hall at N Walker Street & E Wilmington Street
- In front of the Historic Burgaw Train Depot
- Any legal parking spot along Freemont Street