ZombieRunner Halloween
Run in costume along San Jose's Coyote Creek trail for a Halloween half marathon.
Race Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
San Jose, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 415
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The ZombieRunner Halloween Half Marathon offers a festive 21.1km race through San Jose, California. Runners are encouraged to don their Halloween costumes, with prizes awarded for the best outfits, adding a playful spirit to the event.
The course follows the popular Coyote Creek trail, a paved path known for its flatness and suitability for achieving personal bests. This USATF-certified course provides a straightforward running experience, ideal for those looking for a fast time.
With a median field size of around 99 finishers, the event maintains an intimate atmosphere. Runners typically hail from about 9 states, and a loyalty rate of approximately 12% indicates a dedicated core of participants. The race is a great opportunity to enjoy a unique Halloween-themed run with a focus on community and fun.
Race-provided description
Run in your Halloween costume along the popular Coyote Creek trail and win a prize. The Half Marathon (CA21023TEB) and Marathon (CA22026TEB) courses are USATF are certified.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Hellyer County Park (Buena Vista Pavilion), San Jose, CA, 95111
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick544 years running
~99 finishers a year
shrinking
12% returning runners
3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 9 states
winner 1:18:55
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 415 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
415
Median time
2:16:37
Latest turnout
97
States
12
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the ZombieRunner Halloween?
The ZombieRunner Halloween is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the ZombieRunner Halloween take place?
It takes place in San Jose, California.
What distances does the ZombieRunner Halloween offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 26.2 Miles.
Is the ZombieRunner Halloween course flat and good for a PR?
The ZombieRunner Halloween is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the ZombieRunner Halloween?
HalfRuns has finish records for 415 runners who have completed the ZombieRunner Halloween.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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