About the Valentine's Day Massacre Spirits Run 5k/10k
This one leans into its theme. Runners show up in pinstripes, fedoras, flapper dresses, and suspenders, and the costume energy is a real part of the morning. The race raises money for Alzheimer's research, so there is a reason behind the gangster-era pageantry beyond just the fun of dressing up.
Donuts are at the finish. The start is timed so runners can get home for the Super Bowl afterward, which shapes the whole morning into something quick and celebratory rather than a long day out.
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Distances & Start Times
5K2/14/2027 08:00$35
10K2/14/2027 08:00$40
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