Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor
The Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with fun swag and a festive atmosphere.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 134
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Ypsilanti, Michigan, brings a festive, Halloween-themed half marathon to runners. While the event offers a variety of distances, the half marathon is a chip-timed event with live results and awards, designed to be a fun experience for participants.
The race is known for its Halloween theme, promising a fun atmosphere for all ages. Participants can expect great swag, including a designer shirt and a custom finisher medal. The course is a loop, primarily on paved roads, with minimal elevation change, making it a potentially fast option for those looking to set a personal best.
With its family-friendly approach, including youth pricing for shorter distances and a kids' dash, the Spooky Sprint aims to be an inclusive event. Runners can also opt for a virtual race to earn the same fun swag. A $10 parking fee is required to enter the park on race day.
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, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an 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! **Please note a $10 parking fee is required to enter the park, unless you have an RSU Annual Pass**
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Rolling Hills Water Park, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
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
Course Map
Quality Score
2 years running
~67 finishers a year
shrinking
7% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:34:48
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 134 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
134
Median time
2:13:12
Latest turnout
57
States
2
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor?
The Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor take place?
It takes place in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.
Is the Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor?
HalfRuns has finish records for 134 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor.
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