Spooky Sprint- Rochester
Rochester's Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with festive fun and great swag.
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Rochester, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 19
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Rochester, MN, transforms the racecourse into a Halloween celebration. This half marathon, alongside shorter distances and a kids' dash, invites runners of all ages to partake in the festive atmosphere.
Runners can expect a chip-timed event with live results and awards, all while enjoying the Halloween theme. The registration includes a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal, with youth-based pricing available for younger participants in the 5k and 10k events. A virtual race option is also available for those who cannot attend in person.
Beyond the race itself, participants are treated to delicious post-race goodies and plenty of fun. The event is designed to be family-friendly, encouraging participants to grab friends and family for a memorable 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, 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
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Cascade Lake Park, Rochester, MN, 55902
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
1 year running
~19 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 3 states
winner 1:38:12
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 19 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
19
Median time
2:22:17
Latest turnout
19
States
3
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- Rochester?
The Spooky Sprint- Rochester was held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- Rochester take place?
It takes place in Rochester, Minnesota.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Rochester offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race.
Is the Spooky Sprint- Rochester course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- Rochester is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Rochester?
HalfRuns has finish records for 19 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- Rochester.
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