2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon
The Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon winds through Cookeville's streets with a Halloween theme.
Race Date
Oct 23, 2027
Location
Cookeville, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 23, 2027
- Location
- Cookeville, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,733
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
This 19th annual Halloween-themed event takes runners through Cookeville, Tennessee, starting on the campus of Tennessee Tech University. The course is a clockwise loop that ventures through the city's downtown, retail areas, and residential neighborhoods, before heading into the more rural outskirts.
Runners and walkers are welcome, with a 3-hour time limit requiring a pace of 13.8 minutes per mile or faster. The race is held in October, with typical race-day temperatures ranging from 50–70°F. With 16 editions on record, the Haunted Half Marathon has seen a median of approximately 378 finishers, though recent fields have been smaller, around 254. Approximately 30% of participants return in subsequent years, and runners typically come from about 5 states.
The event offers a 5K and a three-person relay, with the half-marathon course featuring legs of 4 miles, 4.7 miles, and the remainder. The course is primarily on city streets, offering a glimpse of the eastern Tennessee foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Race-provided description
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Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 23, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN, 38505
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town, Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Standout7317 years running
~266 finishers a year
shrinking
30% returning runners
5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 6 states
winner 1:17:27
typical high 70°F
Historical Finish Times
How 4,733 finishers actually crossed the line across 17 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
4,733
Median time
2:06:32
Latest turnout
266
States
33
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon?
The 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 23, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Cookeville, Tennessee.
What distances does the 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,733 runners who have completed the 2027 Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon.
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