Screams for Scholars, a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk and family celebration
Join the GW and Arcola Wallace Foundation for Screams for Scholars, a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk and family celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson, Mississippi.
Run or walk in costume, cheer on the Kids Fun Run, and enjoy music, trick-or-treating, face painting, food trucks, and prizes. Check-in, the Kids Fun Run, and warm-ups are scheduled from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.; the 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.
Every step supports the Foundation’s scholarships and student programs. Bring your family and friends, and help us run for scholars!
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Date and Time
Saturday Oct 31, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Screams for Scholars 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Check-in, the Kids Fun Run, and warm-ups are scheduled from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
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Fees/Admission
Join us for the 5K Run/Walk for $34.25 per participant or the Kids Fun Run for $7.37 per child. A race T-shirt is included with 5K registration. Groups of 5–12 participants who register in one transaction receive 15% off each participant’s fee.
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Contact Information
Kimberly Burrell
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