Wayzata's Boo Bash Dash 10k/5k/1 Mile Run/Family Fun Run 2025

Get ready for the 7th annual Wayzata Boo Bash Dash presented by 360 Financial and hosted by Wayzata Sailing and Wayzata West Metro Chamber. You can choose from several USATF Certified races and great family events including:

• USATF Certified 5K
• USATF Certified 10K
• USATF Certified Lake Street Mile - Cash prizes awarded to the top three male & female
• 1 Mile Family Fun Run
• Pumpkin Derby
• Pie Eating Contest
• Costume Contest
• Boo Blast Trick or Treating

START TIMES

• 10K: 9:00am (Start on Engel Street near Hotel Landing)
• 5K: 9:15am (Start on Lake Street near The Great Lawn)
• Lake Street Mile Race: 10:30am (Start on Lake Street West of Ferndale)
• Family Fun Run 1M: 10:40am (Start on Lake Street near The Great Lawn)
• Pumpkin Derby: 11:00 am (Stage at The Great Lawn)
• Pie Eating Contest: 11:15 am (Stage at The Great Lawn)

RACE PACKET PICKUP

Friday, Oct. 24 from 3 pm - 6pm OR Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7:45 am - 9:15 am at The Pavilion at The Promenade (850 Lake St. N, Wayzata)

Registration by Oct. 12 guarantees a t-shirt. We are giving out t-shirts for the Lake Street Mile, 5K and 10K races only. NO T-SHIRT FOR THE FAMILY FUN RUN OR PUMPKIN DERBY. T-shirts run large, sizing down is suggested.

PRICING

Before October 1:

• 10K – $45
• 5K – $40
• Lake Street Mile Race– $30
• Family Fun Run 1M - $10
• Pumpkin Derby - $25

October 1 - 23:

• 10K – $50
• 5K – $45
• Lake Street Mile Race – $30
• Family Fun Run 1M - $10
• Pumpkin Derby - $25

October 24 & 25: - all day of registrations will be done electronically through eventbrite. Please note: we are cashless!

• 10K – $55
• 5K – $50
• Lake Street Mile Race – $35
• Family Fun Run 1M - $10
• Pumpkin Derby - $25

PUMPKIN DERBY - Prizes Awarded

Pumpkins on wheels? You bet! Who can build the fastest pumpkin racer? Everyone can enter. The Pumpkin Derby starts at 11 am at the Pavilion in downtown Wayzata. Prizes for fastest and most creative. Register your pumpkin today!

• Wheels, hardware, and rods are avaialble - please select the "wheel kit" ticket!
• Wheel kit installation and weigh-in are open day of race 8:30am - 10:45am.
• Remember to return your wheel kit to the Wayzata Sailing re-use bin following races!
• All entires are bring-your-own-pumpkin.

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY

Pie Eating Contest - Prize Awarded

How fast can you finish a slice of Pumpkin Pie with your hands behind your back? All ages welcome! If you want to compete in the Pie Eating Contest, pre-register and sign up now. The Pie Eating Contest will be during the Pumpkin Derby intermission at approximately 11:15 am on the stage at The Great Lawn.

Costume Contest - Prizes Awarded

Please check in on race day for the Costume Contest. Whether you ran in a race or not, these activities are fun for the entire family!

Boo Blast Trick-or-Treating

In addition to the race, all are invited to Trick or Treat in Wayzata on October 25 from 11:00am - 2:00pm! Dress the kids up and Start/Stop wherever you’d like! Participating merchants will have a Trick or Treat sign in the windows of their store or restaurant.

FAQ'S

How do I confirm that I registered?

You will receive an emailed confirmation once you’ve completed the online registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation, contact [email protected].

When is the last day I can register online?

Registration online will be available until 20 minutes before race start times! We are cashless - all registrations will be processed on Eventbrite.

Can I pick up someone else’s race packet or can someone else pick up my race packet?

Yes however, the person picking up other participants’ packets assumes all responsibility for lost packets and timing chips. No ID required.

If I can’t make it to packet pick up can I have my race packet mailed to me?

We will not be able to mail race packets. However, race packets can be picked up on the day of the Boo Bash Dash.

Are there restrooms on the race course?

Yes, there will be restrooms in the registration area near the start/finish lines and on the course

Is there an age restriction or limit to register/run?

Children age 3 and under do not have to register

Will there be water stops on the course?

Yes. There will be one water stop on the 5K Course and two on the 10K course.

Is the race course closed to traffic?

Some of the race course will be closed to traffic. However, some sections will be shared with vehicles. Wayzata Police will assist runners at major intersections and roads will be marked with traffic cones to keep runners and cars in their respective lanes. While the course will be monitored by volunteers and police, we ask the runners to be aware at all times and take extreme caution when sharing roads.

Can I wear my iPod or other music playing device?

Yes, although we recommend that you keep the volume at a level that will allow you to hear other runners, race officials, traffic, etc. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

If I can no longer race due to injury or other matters, can I receive a full refund or transfer my registration?

There are No Refunds. However, we do allow you to transfer your registration to an alternate distance or participant. All transfers must be made 24 hours before the event.

You will pay the difference if transferring to a longer distance. There is no refund for transferring to a shorter distance. The same rules apply if transferring to a new participant. To transfer your registration, please contact us. You will receive an emailed confirmation once you’ve completed the online registration. If you don’t receive a confirmation, contact [email protected].

Are these races USATF certified?

The 10K, 5K and the Lake Street Mile are all USATF certified

Can I register on race day?

Yes - all day of registrations will be done electronically through eventbrite. Please note: we are cashless.

Where's the best place to park?

(via Lake/ Superior) and the (via Broadway).

Can I run with my Pet?

No.

Pumpkin Derby Questions?

Questions regarding Pumpkin Derby contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher Wayzata West Metro Chamber