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2026 Spooky Sprint Cincinnati

Expected Race Date

~Oct 2026

Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Solid Pick60

Quick facts

Date
around October 2026 (expected)
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

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 ou…

Logistics

Race Day

around October 2026 (expected)

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Cincinnati, OH

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Solid Pick60
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size10/15

~117 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

shrinking

Loyalty19/20

19% returning runners

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw6/10

runners from 12 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:14:13

Weather8/10

typical high 60°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

44°

Afternoon (High)

60°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

74%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Spooky Sprint Cincinnati?

The 2026 Spooky Sprint Cincinnati hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around October 2026 (expected).

Where does the 2026 Spooky Sprint Cincinnati take place?

It takes place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What distances does the 2026 Spooky Sprint Cincinnati offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 Spooky Sprint Cincinnati course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Spooky Sprint Cincinnati is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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