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Spooky Sprint - Omaha

Spooky Sprint - Omaha

Race Date

Oct 17, 2026

Location

Omaha, NE

Solid Pick52

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
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
237

The Experience

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 17, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Lake Zorinsky, Omaha, NE, 68135

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

50m1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 MilesVirtual RaceVolunteer then Run

Quality Score

Solid Pick52
Methodology
Heritage10/20

5 years running

Size9/15

~57 finishers a year

Momentum4/5

shrinking

Loyalty4/20

4% returning runners

Course & details8/15

4 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw6/10

runners from 12 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:23:17

Weather8/10

typical high 65°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

65°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

55%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 237 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

237

Median time

2:05:29

Latest turnout

54

States

20

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:053:30

Turnout by year

2019–2026

'19'23'24'25'26
See full results

Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Spooky Sprint - Omaha?

The Spooky Sprint - Omaha was held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. The next edition is expected October 2027.

Where does the Spooky Sprint - Omaha take place?

It takes place in Omaha, Nebraska.

What distances does the Spooky Sprint - Omaha 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 - Omaha course flat and good for a PR?

The Spooky Sprint - Omaha is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Spooky Sprint - Omaha?

HalfRuns has finish records for 237 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - Omaha.

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