Badge of Hope Haunted 5K 2026

The race.

The Badge of Hope Haunted 5K takes place September 26, 2026, at Camp Margaritaville in Auburndale, Florida. The 5K race starts at 7:00 PM and is chip-timed; a non-timed Mummy Mile fun run/walk begins at 7:03 PM. Early packet pickup is available Friday, September 25 from 4–6 PM, with race-day registration and packet pickup on Saturday from 5:00 PM. Finishers receive event shirts (guaranteed for pre-registrations by September 6). Awards are presented for overall male and female winners, masters (40+), grand masters (50+), and five-year age groups from ages 0–85+. The event benefits local breast cancer patients and the Police Explorers program. A costume contest and after-party follow the awards ceremony.