Spooky Sprint - Memphis
The Spooky Sprint Half Marathon offers Halloween-themed fun with custom swag and a festive finish.
Race Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Cordova, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Cordova, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 60
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint Half Marathon transforms Cordova, TN into a Halloween celebration for runners. This growing event, with its most recent edition in 2025, draws participants from approximately six states, offering a unique blend of festive spirit and athletic challenge.
The course is a flat, paved loop, ideal for those seeking a fast time or a forgiving run. Participants can expect a well-organized experience, complete with chip-timing, live results, and custom bibs for all half marathoners. The emphasis is on fun, with a Halloween theme woven throughout the event.
Beyond the race itself, the Spooky Sprint boasts great swag, including designer shirts and custom medals for all distances. Finishers are treated to delicious goodies, and free photos capture the day's memories. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows participation from anywhere, ensuring everyone can 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
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Shelby Farms-Mullins Station Event Field, Cordova, TN, 38018
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
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
2 years running
~31 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 6 states
winner 1:29:14
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
62%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 60 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
60
Median time
2:02:00
Latest turnout
34
States
8
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint - Memphis?
The Spooky Sprint - Memphis is held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint - Memphis take place?
It takes place in Cordova, Tennessee.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint - Memphis offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.
Is the Spooky Sprint - Memphis course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint - Memphis is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint - Memphis?
HalfRuns has finish records for 60 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - Memphis.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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