About the Spooky Duke
The Spooky Duke 5k, 10k and Costume March is going virtual this year!
Date: October 19, 2020, to October 31, 2020
Price:
$25.00 until September 18, 2020
$30.00 September 19, 2020, to October 31, 2020
Where:
Complete your run, walk, ride, swim, row, or mummy shuffle anywhere!
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO DRESS UP! COSTUME PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN!!
Spooky Duke History
"I am proud to be associated with the Parent to Parent program; its good work and resources have made a profound and positive difference in the lives of many families." ~ Dr. Charles R. Duke
2019 Amount Raised: $24,000. Thank you to our walkers and runners for making this possible!
For the past six years, Parent to Parent FSN-High County has held a fundraising and awareness-raising event with running as the theme. The first 5K in 2011 was the brainchild of Jennifer McClure, an amazing Appalachian Social Work intern with our program, who chose to create a 5K for us as her final project. Her dream was that event would continue and grow….and it has!
Dr. Charles R. Duke, former Dean of the Reich College of Education, became our sponsor. To honor him and to celebrate our Halloween theme the name “Spooky Duke” was born. The “Spooky Duke” is now a certified 5K and 10K race with a free Costume March and Contest where children, adults and pets can all show off their unique costumes and share in the fun.
All proceeds to this race enable Parent to Parent FSN-HC to continue to support local families who have children with special needs.
Race Results
Sort by year (2015-present) for the Race Results!
2020 Sponsors
Hair Raisers
- Dr. Charles R. Duke, Dean Emeritus of the Reich College of Education
- 4 Forty Four
- Health Foundation, Inc.
Fang-tastics
Jack-O-Lanterns
- Graystone Eye
- Modern Toyota of Boone
- Ross Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler
- E&L Church Ornamental & Lawn Care Services (call 828-963-4723)
- Blue Ridge Energy
- Coe Realty