Spooky Sprint- St. Paul
St. Paul's Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with a fast, flat course and festive atmosphere.
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
St Paul, MN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- St Paul, Minnesota
- 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
- 290
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in St. Paul transforms the city streets into a Halloween celebration for runners. This annual event, now in its second year, offers a half marathon alongside shorter distances, making it a fun outing for the whole family. Runners can expect a flat and fast course, ideal for achieving personal bests, with chip-timing and live results ensuring accuracy.
The atmosphere is festive, with Halloween themes woven throughout the event, culminating in a finish line filled with delicious treats and custom medals. Participants, typically numbering around 159 finishers recently, come from about 10 states, drawn by the promise of a well-organized race with great swag, including a designer shirt and a custom medal for half marathoners. The event's growing field size and a modest repeat-runner rate of about 6% suggest a solid, community-focused race.
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Phalen Lakeside Activity Center, St Paul, MN, 55106
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
Solid Pick532 years running
~146 finishers a year
growing or steady
6% returning runners
3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 10 states
winner 1:09:52
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 290 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
290
Median time
2:11:50
Latest turnout
159
States
15
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- St. Paul?
The Spooky Sprint- St. Paul is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- St. Paul take place?
It takes place in St Paul, Minnesota.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- St. Paul 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- St. Paul course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- St. Paul is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint- St. Paul?
HalfRuns has finish records for 290 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- St. Paul.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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