Halloween Half Marathon
Morristown's Halloween Half Marathon offers a festive fall run with costumed runners and community spirit.
Race Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Morristown, NJ
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Halloween Half Marathon in Morristown, NJ, transforms Ginty Field into a starting and finishing line for a festive autumn race. Runners from around 14 states have recently participated, with a median field size of about 720 finishers, indicating a growing event.
The USATF-certified course is a loop, designed to be flat with no significant elevation changes, making it a potential spot for personal bests. Water stations, stocked with water, sports drinks, and even Halloween candy, are positioned approximately every 2.5 miles. The race, now in its third edition, offers a 3-hour time limit and welcomes participants of all levels, with special awards for best costumes.
Finishers receive a large medal, and post-run, participants can refuel with complimentary bananas, water, Gatorade, and pretzels. The event also benefits Morristown High School's Interact Club, adding a community-focused element to the day's celebrations.
Race-provided description
Home page for Superhero Events, a running race production company, based in Morristown, NJ.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
49 Woodland Ave., Morristown, NJ, 07960
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Standout692 years running
~720.5 finishers a year
growing or steady
13% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 14 states
winner 1:15:42
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
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Halloween Half Marathon?
The Halloween Half Marathon is held on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Where does the Halloween Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Morristown, New Jersey.
What distances does the Halloween Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Halloween Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Halloween Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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