Event Description

Inaugural SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run:   The Premier Halloween Night in America!

As nightfall approaches, terror and dread fill the air.   Embark on a one-of-a-kind nighttime terror run experience through SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Sprint on Friday the 13th (September 13, 2024). 

Dash through the racecourse while surrounded by relentless characters whispering curses and promises of spine-tingling fear. Feel the adrenaline surge as you speed past roller coasters haunted by unspeakable terrors. Navigate through the dark depths of SeaWorld Orlando where eerie landscapes and harrowing scare zones await. Sprint toward the finish line…if you dare. 

Remember, this isn’t your typical 5K—it’s a heart-pounding sprint through the supernatural. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just trying to outrun the shadows, the Howl-O-Sprint 5K promises thrills, chills, and a finish line you won’t forget. 🎃👻

And don’t forget, join us at the Howl-O-Sprint post-race celebration exclusive to our brave racers and a limited number of spectators until 2AM. 

PLEASE REMEMBER: Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. The nighttime Howl-O-Scream event is a separately ticketed night event and is not included as part of Howl-O-Sprint. No costumes are allowed.

No kids run will be available due to the mature content of this run. 

About SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream Event – a separately ticketed event

Howl-O-Scream Orlando is back and this year promises 4 years of spine-tingling fear. Brace yourself for an even more chilling experience: more screams, more terror, more haunts.

Howl-O-Scream 2024 in numbers:

7 SCARE ZONES (3 NEW)

5 HAUNTED HOUSES (4 NEW and 1 RETURNING FAVE)

5 INTERACTIVE BARS (2 NEW)

4 THRILLING COASTERS (Mako, Manta, Ice Breaker, Pipeline)

3 ROAMING HAUNTS

2 AMAZING SHOWS (Monster Stomp and Sirens Song)

Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed.

*Event dates and details subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Event starts at 11:50pm. Parking lot for racers open at 9:30pm.  SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream has been voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event for 2023 by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit us now at SeaWorldOrlando.com to see what makes our Howl-O-Scream the scariest event of the season!

5K Event Night Timeline:
9:30pm – Parking lot opens for participants
10:00pm - Registration and Packet Pickup opens
11:30pm - Parking lot closes - please plan to be onsite at least 45 minutes prior to race start!
11:50pm - START of the Howl-O-Sprint 5K 
12:00am - Finish line festival begins at the post-race festival
12:45am - Awards Ceremony (near the finish line area at Pavilions area)  

5k Race Amenities include the following:

• Join us as we celebrate our 4th Year of Howl-O-Scream in Orlando be a part of the Inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K
• Inaugural SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run Finisher's medal for all run participants [race capacity of 4,000!]
• Commemorative SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint Run Race T-shirt (adult sizes & soft cotton unisex)
• Finish Line Post-Race Celebration will include Howl-O-Scream bar with food and live entertainment FREE Race Day parking

Race T-Shirts:
All participants who register for SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run will receive a 100% ring-spun soft cotton unisex t-shirt.  Must register by Friday, August 30th to be guaranteed your shirt size.

Finisher Medals for the Howl-O-Sprint 5k:
All PAID participants in the 5K event will receive a custom Inaugural SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint finisher medal. The 5K Race will be capped at 4,000 race participants!

5k Race Awards:
Awards will go to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers only in the SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run event.  There will be a clock at the finish line for everyone to see their finish times. Awards will be as follows:

•  1st Place: Gold Premium: $100 Gift Card to Shop of Horrors (Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop)
•  2nd Place: Silver HOS Merch $75 Gift Card to Shop of Horrors (Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop)
•  3rd Place: Bronze HOS Merch $50 Gift Card to Shop of Horrors (Howl-O-Scream Gift Shop) 

WEATHER & SAFETY INFORMATION:
Races will be held rain or shine, however, if there is severe weather in the area the race start may be delayed or cancelled. As a reminder, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

In order to ensure safety of all runners, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, baby carriers and dogs are prohibited from the racecourse.  It is VERY important for you to stay alert throughout the race, stay inside cones and obey all race signage. Jogging strollers are permitted but must start in the back.

ALL Registration Fees for the SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k  (includes FREE parking at SeaWorld):
Total race capacity:  4,000 participants

SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k - In-Person:
-$85.00 through August 24, 2024
-$90.00 from August 25 - September 12, 2024 
-$100.00 on Race Day [if not sold out]

SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k - In-Person ANNUAL PASSHOLDER:
-$66.66 through August 24, 2024
-$85.00 from August 25 - September 12, 2024 
-$95.00 on Race Day [if not sold out]

*All SeaWorld Ambassadors (employees), Annual Pass Members and Military & First Responder's will receive 10% off the registration fee through Thursday, September 12, 2024. Employee ID, Annual Pass Member ID and Military ID & First Responders badge/ID must be shown at time of Packet Pick up. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts.   Please Contact: kim@striderevents.com  with any questions.

SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint - SPECTATOR TICKETS:
-$25.00
-Limited to 500
-Allows access to the pavilion area before race starts and to the post-race festivities.


SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k - VIRTUAL:
-$95 thru 9/13/24 at 12:01am [if not sold out]

All virtual participants will receive the below items following the September event.  Please allow up to 3-4 weeks for items to arrive.  This a fun run and done on the honor system!  Times are not required to be submitted to the event company.  Enjoy your run and thank you for participating in this year's event!

-Inaugural SeaWorld's Howl-O-Sprint 5k Finisher's medal for run participants
-Commemorative SeaWorld Howl-O-Sprint Inaugural race T-shirt (adult sizes & unisex)
-Deluxe Bib Number
-Shipping of items are included in the fee

 ********* ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND RACE REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE ********* THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT ********* NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER********

RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS - Only Credit card payments will be accepted on race day if events are not Sold Out!

Strollers:
Strollers are allowed in the 5k Howl-O-Sprint event.  Nurturing future generations of runners is a priority and demonstrating healthy lifestyles to our kids is special.  We do ask those registrants participating with a stroller, must line up the after the runners & walkers at the start line.  Please listen for directions on where to line up at on the day of the race.  Only paid registrants of the Howl-O-Sprint 5k will receive a finisher medal. If you would like your child to receive the medal, you will have to register them for the Howl-O-Sprint 5k. 

Early Packet Pickup:
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11th Thursday, September 12th, 2024

LOCATION:  HILTON GARDEN INN AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO located at 6850 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821

TIME:  10:30AM - 5:30PM both days

RACE DAY - Or you can opt to pick up your packet at SeaWorld Orlando on Race Day beginning at 10:00pm. However, please do allow additional time to pick up your packet on race day due to parking and potentially long lines.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER SEPTEMBER 12TH  will have to be picked on race day at the race site on September 13th beginning at 10:00p.m.