Spooky Sprint - Denver
The Spooky Sprint Half Marathon offers a Halloween-themed race with family fun and custom swag.
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Littleton, CO
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer THEN Run, Virtual
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 180
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint Half Marathon in Littleton, Colorado, brings a festive Halloween theme to the half-marathon distance. This annual event is designed as a family-friendly affair, complete with great swag, including a designer shirt and a custom medal for finishers.
Runners can expect chip-timing with live results and awards, with delicious treats awaiting them at the finish line. The race offers a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person, ensuring everyone can participate and earn the event's fun swag. The half marathon course is a loop, primarily on paved roads, with minimal elevation change, making it a potentially fast and accessible option for many runners.
While the event boasts a fun atmosphere and good value, particularly with youth-based pricing for shorter distances, its recent field size has been around 80 finishers, drawing participants from about 8 states. The repeat-runner loyalty is modest, with approximately 4% returning in later years.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Chatfield State Park, Littleton, CO, 80128
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
2 years running
~90 finishers a year
shrinking
4% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 8 states
winner 1:28:56
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
48%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 180 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
180
Median time
2:14:02
Latest turnout
80
States
13
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint - Denver?
The Spooky Sprint - Denver is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint - Denver take place?
It takes place in Littleton, Colorado.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint - Denver offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer THEN Run, Virtual.
Is the Spooky Sprint - Denver course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint - Denver is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint - Denver?
HalfRuns has finish records for 180 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - Denver.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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