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The Gray Ghost Run is Serious Fun

The Anoka Gray Ghost Run has been an Anoka Halloween tradition since 1985. Whether you’re a serious runner or just want to have some fun in front of more than 25,000 Grand Day Parade spectators, the Gray Ghost is serious fun.

Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Bib Pick Up is at Anoka Clothing Company October 17-24th

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Anoka Clothing Company - 112 East Main St, Anoka, MN, 55303

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Race Start: 12:45PM

Course Map

Gray Ghost Course Map

The first mile of the run takes you past an estimated 25,000 cheering spectators assembled for the Halloween Grand Day Parade.

The one-mile fitness walk finishes near the end of the parade route. 5K participants continue on residential streets. Participants can pick up their shirts, enjoy refreshments, and watch the performance and costume contest awards at the end of the route.

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