Spooky Sprint Cincinnati
Spooky Sprint Cincinnati offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom swag and a festive finish.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Hamilton, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Hamilton, Ohio
- 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
- 419
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint Cincinnati brings a festive, Halloween-themed atmosphere to Hamilton, Ohio, for its annual half marathon. This event, now in its third year, typically sees around 116 finishers, with a steady field size and a loyal 19% repeat runner rate.
Runners can expect a flat, fast road course, making it a potential PR opportunity. The race draws participants from approximately 12 states, highlighting its growing appeal beyond the local community. The event offers a range of distances, including 50m, 1 mile, 5k, and 10k, alongside the half marathon, catering to various levels of runners and families.
Participants receive a custom bib, a designer t-shirt, and a custom finisher medal. The finish line experience includes chip timing with live results, awards, free photos, and delicious treats. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option is available, allowing everyone to join the fun and earn the event's signature swag.
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 24, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Marcum Park, Hamilton, OH, 45011
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Standout673 years running
~118 finishers a year
shrinking
19% returning runners
3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 12 states
winner 1:14:13
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 419 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
419
Median time
2:04:22
Latest turnout
116
States
22
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint Cincinnati?
The Spooky Sprint Cincinnati is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint Cincinnati take place?
It takes place in Hamilton, Ohio.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint Cincinnati is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint Cincinnati?
HalfRuns has finish records for 419 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint Cincinnati.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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