Spooky Sprint- Lincoln
Lincoln's Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom medals and designer shirts.
Race Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Lincoln, NE
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- 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
- 11
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Lincoln, Nebraska, transforms the city into a Halloween celebration for runners of all ages. This half marathon, alongside shorter distances and a virtual option, promises a festive atmosphere with custom bibs, designer shirts, and unique finisher medals for participants.
The course is a loop, primarily on paved roads, designed to be flat and fast, making it an attractive option for those aiming for personal bests. With typical race-day temperatures ranging from 47–67°F, conditions are often favorable for a strong performance.
Beyond the race itself, participants can expect a fun, family-friendly event with chip-timing, live results, and complimentary photos. Delicious treats await finishers, adding to the celebratory end to a well-organized run.
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 18, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
TBD, Lincoln, NE, 68336
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
Quality Score
1 year running
~12 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:50:59
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
51%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 11 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
11
Median time
2:20:08
Latest turnout
11
States
2
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- Lincoln?
The Spooky Sprint- Lincoln was held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- Lincoln take place?
It takes place in Lincoln, Nebraska.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Lincoln 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- Lincoln course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- Lincoln is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Lincoln?
HalfRuns has finish records for 11 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- Lincoln.
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