YMCA Creepy Crawl 5K

Our 18th annual "spooky themed" race starts at the Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area. We head down the scenic Santa Fe Trail for 1.1 miles, then turn back and finish with a lap around Palmer Lake. This is sure to be a fun day for everyone! Our Kids Monster Dash Fun Run is free and for kids 12 and under. Its one fun lap around Palmer Lake (0.8 miles). Costumes and "Spirit" wear encouraged! All proceeds from the Creepy Crawl 5k benefit the YMCA and provide support to a family or individual in need. 

Jingle Jog 5K: Community Champion Experience

Take your race day to the next level while making an even greater impact in our community.

By adding the Community Champion Experience to your registration, you'll enjoy exclusive race-day perks while providing additional support for YMCA programs that strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility throughout our community.

Your Community Champion Experience includes:

•  Preferred VIP parking
•  Exclusive VIP packet pickup
• Complimentary coffee on race morning
• Free session at the Y Wellness Center
• Free Personal Training Jumpstart

Every Community Champion Experience purchase directly supports the YMCA's mission and helps ensure that individuals and families in our community have access to life-changing programs, services, and opportunities.

Run with purpose. Make an impact.

Community Champion Experience — $42.40 (includes RunSignUp fee)

For more information please reach out to jscaggs@ppymca.org 

Love The YMCA 5K Series? Do a YMCA 5K per month during the holidays. SAVE BIG when you complete ALL 3- Creepy Crawl, Turkey Trot and Jingle Jog and we will reward you with the 2026 Commemorative Race Series gift! You must register for the 5K Series Bundle event, not each race individually, by October 24, 2026 in order to eligible.

*Early Bird Pricing for the 5K Series Bundle ends on September 6th. 

Creepy Crawl October 24, 2026 More Info HERE

Turkey Trot November 26, 2026 More Info HERE

Jingle Jog December 12, 2025 More Info HERE

Register today for the Race Bundle to secure your very own 2026 commemorative.

Furry Friends are welcome to run with their human friend who is registered for the 5k! Furry Friends must be leashed, current on shots, and well behaved. Human friend must pick up after Furry Friends. Furry friends will receive a Creepy Crawl 5K bandana and a treat! Don't worry, your time starts when you cross the starting line and end when you cross the finish line. When registering for your run make sure you find the Furry Friend add on for $15.

Remember to sign up early to guarantee you creepy shirt for 2026!
Day of registration- shirt not guaranteed.

Entry Fees

*Early bird pricing is available*

September 16 - October 23, 11:59pm

Ages 0-19: $35
Ages 20+: $45

Day of Entry Fee

Ages 0-19: $40
Ages 20+ : $50

Furry Friends: $15 ***Look for the FURRY FRIEND ADD ON in registration***

Children in Strollers: No charge

SAVE BIG! When you sign up for all three races in the YMCA RACE SERIES: Creepy Crawl, Turkey Trot and Jingle Jog. Must register through the Race Series Bundle (not individual races) to be eligible for discount and 2026 commemorative gift!

Packet Pickup

Thursday, October 22
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Friday, October 23
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tri-Lakes YMCA - 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132

Race Day - Saturday, October 24
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. (swag bag and t-shirt not guaranteed on race morning) 
Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead

Start Times

10:00 a.m. - Kid's Monster Dash 1K 
10:30 a.m. - Creepy Crawl 5K 

Directions and Parking

From Colorado Springs take I-25 N. Take exit 161 CO-105. Turn Left. Turn right at the 2nd cross street to stay on CO-105 W. Follow CO-105 to Palmer Lake.

The first Parking area will be just south of the lake at the Palmer Lake Baseball Diamond. You will be able to use the pedestrian bridge over the lake to get to the park and the start/finish area.

The 2nd parking area is located on the west side of the lake across the street from O'Malley's. Participants who park here must also use the pedestrian bridge to get to the start/finish area.

The 3rd parking area is located across the street from the west side of the lake just past the Tri-Lakes Center of the Arts at the intersection of CO-105 and Page Street.

DO NOT CROSS THE RAILROAD TRACKS. Anyone who crosses the tracks on foot will be ticketed as it is a federal crime to do so.

THANK YOU!

Costumes are always encouraged for Creepy Crawl! You'll have a great time while making it possible for your friends and neighbors in need, to access membership and programs at the Y. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region has been serving residents in our area for over 148 years by building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Thanks for being a crucial part in our success!

We need help in many areas during packet pick up and on race day all along the course! Click here to sign up to volunteer for many different jobs! Register by October 1 and receive a race hoodie. Hoodies given out on race morning. 

• The top three male and female competitors in each division will bring home the gold, silver, or bronze Creepy Crawl medal.
• Award Ceremony will be held near the finish line. Top 3 overall Male and Female at 11:15AM. Top 3 in each age category will be shortly after once most participants are in. 

9:30 a.m. Trick or Treat: Get to the race early and head to vendor village for some trick or treating!
Other activities include- face painting, costume contest dance off, and fun yard games!

5K Map

Download Printable 5K Map

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Monster Dash 1K Map

Download Printable Monster Dash 1K Map

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