Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11 AM-1 PM | Hiwasse Park
13690 Firehouse Ln, Hiwasse, AR 72739
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Welcome to the Halloween .5K Fun Run! That’s no mistake. Yes, it’s only a
half-kilometer “race." Why the air quotes? Because it's not timed. You don't even have
to run. Feel free to walk, crawl or even hobble along the route, stopping at the Stations along the way. It's a time to enjoy a family-friendly, fun-filled afternoon, so mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25, 2025, and help raise money to support programs at the Gravette Public Library.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
NOON
Check-In/Registration
Costume Contest
Race Begins
Awards will be announced after the "race."
Here are the "race" details!
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Check-In/Registration opens at 11:00 AM in the pavilion at Hiwasse Park. If you preregistered, pick up your wristband at the Check-In/Registration Table. If you didn’t preregister, it's not too late to participate in this premier athletic event. However, Race Day registration costs $2 more per participant, so don’t procrastinate… preregister online or in person at the Gravette Public Library.
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After visiting the Check-In/Registration table, sign up for the Costume Contest. It's optional, but hey, it's fun and there are trophies.
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You cannot safely “race” without getting those muscles in shape, so there will be a variety of games to get a pre-workout beforehand!
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Fuel up with a $5.00 hotdog meal served by the Friends of the Gravette Public Library!
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The “race” will start at NOON with racers lining up in the pavilion. The racecourse will follow along the StoryWalk® trail but beware the awesome Stations along the way!
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The “race” is not timed so run, walk, crawl or hobble to the Finish Line, stopping at Stations along the way. Each Station will have special rewards upon completion. Stations include:
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STORYWALKⓇ SCAVENGER HUNT
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FRIGHTENING HOPSCOTCH
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WALK LIKE A MUMMY
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FOLLOW THE LINE LIKE A ZOMBIE
After crossing the Finish Line, claim your special Brag Tag because you deserve it.
NOW FOR THE COSTUMES
The Costume Contest will begin at 11:30 AM on the basketball court.
Best of the Best Awards will be given in four categories:
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Child
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Teen
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Adult
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Group
Come dressed for fun! Bring your family, gather your neighbors, or convince your
co-workers to join you because a group is more than one, you know. There’s no
additional cost to participate in the Costume Contest. Registered “race” participants
may sign up near the Check-In/Registration Table. Winners will be announced
after the "race" at the Pavilion.
REGISTRATION
Registered Participants receive a Halloween .5K Fun Run commemorative sticker, Goodie Bag (while supplies last), and a Brag Tag upon completion of the "race." The first 45 to preregister will receive a special gift with their Goodie Bag.
Participation in the Costume Contest is optional but oh so much fun!
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Preregistration ends on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6 PM.
Check-In/Registration begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Save $2.00 and preregister today!
This is a fundraiser, so how will the proceeds be used? The proceeds will go toward the cost of library programs. The Gravette Public Library offers Preschool Story Time and Summer Reading programs (FOR ALL AGES); after-school STEM programs that include Maker Monday, Tabletop Tuesday and Tech Thursday; a hotspot lending program; digital literacy workshops; and more. Library programs are not funded with taxpayer dollars. They are made possible through donations, grants, fundraisers and support from the Friends of the Gravette Public Library. If you’ve not visited the library lately, please stop by. It’s located at 119 Main St. SE in downtown Gravette.
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Thank you in advance for supporting the Gravette Public Library.
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