Spooky Sprint- Nashville
Nashville's Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with festive fun and custom swag.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Nashville, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Nashville, 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
- 322
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Nashville brings a festive, Halloween-themed atmosphere to the half marathon distance. This event, first run in 2023 and now in its third edition, attracts runners from around 13 states, with recent fields numbering around 139 finishers.
Runners can expect a flat, fast road course, ideal for those chasing personal bests. The race emphasizes fun, with participants encouraged to embrace the spooky spirit. The event is family-friendly, offering various distances including a 5k, 10k, and a kids' dash, alongside the half marathon.
Swag includes a designer shirt and a custom medal for all half marathon finishers. Post-race, participants can enjoy delicious treats. A virtual race option is also available for those unable to attend in person.
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 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 17, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Two Rivers Park, Nashville, TN, 37214
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Solid Pick493 years running
~96 finishers a year
growing or steady
7% returning runners
3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 13 states
winner 1:31:05
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 322 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
322
Median time
2:24:08
Latest turnout
139
States
22
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- Nashville?
The Spooky Sprint- Nashville is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- Nashville take place?
It takes place in Nashville, Tennessee.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Nashville 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- Nashville course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- Nashville is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Nashville?
HalfRuns has finish records for 322 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- Nashville.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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