Spooky Sprint- Cleveland
The Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom swag and a festive finish.
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Brecksville, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Brecksville, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint transforms Brecksville, Ohio, into a Halloween playground for runners. This popular event, now in its 20th year, draws participants from across the country for its festive atmosphere and rewarding course.
Runners can choose from a variety of distances, including a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and even a 1-mile fun run and kids' dash, making it an ideal outing for families. The course is known for its flat profile, offering a fast and forgiving path for those aiming for personal bests. The event boasts a steady field trend, indicating a loyal following.
Participants are treated to excellent swag, including designer shirts and custom medals for various distances. The finish line celebration includes delicious treats and chip-timing with live results, capping off a memorable race day experience.
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 3, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville, OH, 44141
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
2 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- Cleveland?
The Spooky Sprint- Cleveland is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- Cleveland take place?
It takes place in Brecksville, Ohio.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Cleveland offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual.
Is the Spooky Sprint- Cleveland course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- Cleveland is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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