Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth
The Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom medals and designer shirts.
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 218
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Fort Worth brings a festive, Halloween-themed atmosphere to the half marathon distance. This annual event, now in its third year, typically sees around 79 finishers, with a small but dedicated group of repeat runners.
Runners can expect a flat, fast course primarily on paved roads, making it a potential PR course. The event offers a variety of distances, including a 50m, 1 mile, 5k, 10k, and the half marathon, catering to a wide range of participants. The race is designed to be family-friendly, with youth pricing available for shorter distances and a free kids' dash for those 10 and under.
Participants receive a custom bib, a designer t-shirt, and a custom finisher medal. Chip-timing with live results and awards are provided, along with free photos. A virtual race option is also available for those who cannot attend in person. Post-race, runners can enjoy delicious treats.
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, 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
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Trinity Park - Shelter 3, Fort Worth, TX, 76107
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
Quality Score
3 years running
~79 finishers a year
growing or steady
6% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 5 states
winner 1:19:28
typical high 87°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
66°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
49%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 218 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
218
Median time
2:19:54
Latest turnout
77
States
12
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth?
The Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth is held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth take place?
It takes place in Fort Worth, Texas.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race.
Is the Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth?
HalfRuns has finish records for 218 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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