

Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Spookasaurus Half Marathon: a flat, fun Halloween costume run along the Tennessee River.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Celebrate Halloween with the Spookasaurus Half Marathon, a delightfully low-key costume run along the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. The course is essentially pancake-flat, following a paved path that meanders past the Chickamauga Dam and behind Chattanooga State, with river views throughout. It's a loop course that brings you back to the start/finish area multiple times, perfect for drop bags and shedding costume layers.
The vibe is intentionally non-competitive — think group run with finish times and medals. Organizers emphasize fun over speed, with aid stations stocked with Gatorade, water, Gu, and snacks, plus real flushing toilets (a boon for costumed runners). The 4-hour time limit welcomes walkers and first-timers.
Your entry includes race swag, a finisher medal for all distances, and post-race food — plus, of course, tons of candy along the way. It's a charming, low-pressure way to celebrate Halloween with fellow fun-loving runners.
Race-provided description
What's better than running by yourself? Putting on a costume and running (or walking!) with a bunch of crazy fun people, that's what! Celebrate Halloween with us, running, walking, prancing, parading along the beautiful Tennessee River, with a bunch of the funnest people you've ever met, and of course, tons of candy! The course is basically completely flat, on a paved path that meanders by the Chickamauga Dam, behind the campus of Chattanooga State, and alongside the Tennessee River. We have toilets that flush and sinks with running water and soap. Because fighting with your costume in a port-o-potty sounds like a recipe for disaster. You will pass the start/finish/aid station area multiple times throughout the race. This means you're welcome to leave a drop bag to access your own personal goodies and you can shed layers as you warm up. This is also a good place to reapply sunscreen, address any potential issues such as blisters, etc. The race is super low-key and non-competitive; we'd prefer to race you vs. you, not you vs. anyone else. It's a group run type atmosphere, just with finish times and medals at the end! There is a 4 hour time limit for all distances. Walkers are welcome! Your registration fee includes entry into the race distance of your choosing, race swag, finisher medal for all distances, and our usual aid station setup including Gatorade, water, Gu, and snacks and post-race food. We promise we will keep you full of all the candy you need to pre-game for the big night! As with any other race put on by any other company, registration fees and add-on fees are final and are not refundable or transferable for any reason. Prices are subject to change. The races will go on rain, snow, or shine. Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory. This is a family event, so please keep your costume kid-friendly! We recommend doing a training run or two in your costume. We're happy to assist with first aid for chafing, but it's a lot easier if you are ready for it, instead of discovering it a couple of miles in! Strollers are welcome, just be responsible in your use of your stroller!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
4301 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN, 37406
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga?
The Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga take place?
It takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
What distances does the Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.
Is the Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga course flat and good for a PR?
The Spookasaurus (formerly Kooky Not Spooky), An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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