Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K

The Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K is a nighttime 5K run/walk in Clermont, Florida, focused on Halloween scares rather than pure speed. It begins at Victory Pointe in the evening, with participants heading out after dark for a family-friendly race that also offers a virtual 5K option. The course follows the South Lake Trail and enters Lake Hiawatha Preserve, featuring interactive spook zones along the route. These zones include live actors, props, and surprise scares, making costumes that fit the mood actively encouraged. The event also hosts a costume contest, awarding prizes for the scariest, funniest, most creative outfit, and best group or team, while a live DJ plays Halloween music and spooky soundtrack selections before and during the race.