West U Halloween Dash 5K Race and Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run

The Eighth Annual King & Spalding West U Halloween Dash 5K Race and Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 8 a.m. The event consists of a 5K, chip-timed race along the flat and fast streets of West U, and a non-competitive, 1 mile kids' fun run. New for 2018, race organizers added a stroller/dog division to the 5K race. 

Judges will award costume contest prizes for Best Female, Best Male, Best Couple and Best Child. In addition, prizes will be awarded for the top three 5K race male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, along with overall top male and female finishes in the stroller/dog division.

All proceeds benefit the West University Parks and Recreation Department.