5K races near Brigus

Spooky Sprint is a Halloween trail run in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Runners start near Quidi Vidi Lake and complete one loop around it. The event is designed for families; the focus is on wearing costumes and running a short local trail route, incorporating Halloween into the morning. The course is a single trail loop around Quidi Vidi Lake, a well-known St. John’s location offering water views and a simple layout. Costume prizes are awarded, finishers get glow-in-the-dark medals, and the event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Newfoundland. Bib pickup is available at the St. John’s Running Room on Rowan Street.

The Mummers Run is a 5K run/walk at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, held in November with a 10:00 a.m. start. It is a casual local race format, with runners and walkers sharing the same 5K event. The field is capped at 300 in its first year, and the listing shows a small early group of participants rather than a large road-race crowd. The charity supports the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, with fundraising aimed at helping its food bank. Organizers are making a mummers medal, and Jack Astor's is hosting the post-race stop with a free beer for participants.

The Shamrockin' 5K is a spring road race in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It starts at 11:00 a.m. NDT from Jack Astor's on Harbour Drive. This is a single-day, single-distance 5K with chip timing and a capped field. It raises funds for the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. The course is fast and flat, with the start and finish at the same Harbour Drive location. It suits runners seeking a quick 5K and those wanting a social run. The smaller entry limit keeps the field compact. After the race, the event includes live music, free beer, draw prizes, and a finisher medal.