Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the second-annual Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k! This spirited run takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7:30 am. Experience the park decked out in its Howl-O-Scream® decor and encounter a friendly fright or two before you cross the finish line in Oktoberfest village.

Lace up your sinister shoes, dress up in your eerie ensemble and get ready for a frightfully good time!

Event info

- FREE Park Ticket with every registration (valid through 12/31/2026)

FREE race day parking: lots open at 5:30am and close at 7:00am
Participants enter through the main Toll Plaza
Spectators are allowed at the start/finish line to cheer on their fellow friends and family
Race begins at 7:30am and concludes at 9:00am
Commemorative Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k medals and shirts for all participants
Busch Gardens Scare Squad entertainment along the race course
Finish line end of race celebration featuring DJ, photo ops and more
All ages are invited to participate

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in the Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k. The race will be chip timed and results will be posted online.

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Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run

Busch Gardens® Fiends Frenzy 5k Run

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