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Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular

Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular

Spooktacular Halloween Half in Stephenville, TX: flat, fun, and community-driven.

Race Date

Oct 31, 2026

Location

Stephenville, TX

Solid Pick58

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location
Stephenville, Texas
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
273

Highlights

Atmosphere

Local Community

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular Halloween Half celebrates its sweet 16th edition in 2026, a flat and friendly race through the heart of Texas. Organizers report about 35% of participants return year after year, testament to the welcoming atmosphere. The event supports local youth initiatives and the Texas Lions Camp, giving every mile purpose. Finishers receive a medal and T-shirt, and the Halloween theme encourages creative costumes among the 5K, 10K, and half-marathon fields.

The course is exceptionally flat, with barely a foot of elevation change, making it a prime candidate for a personal best. Starting at City Park, the route winds on paved roads through Stephenville's small-town streets. Runners enjoy typical October temperatures in the 60s. After crossing the finish line, participants stick around for awards in five-year age groups and the post-race camaraderie. It's a low-key, community-driven race that punches above its weight for runners seeking a PR or a fun Halloween outing.

Race-provided description

The Stephenville Lions Club is proud to announce our 16th annual Spooktacular, a multi race event including a Fun Run, 5K, 10K and a half marathon - appropriately named, given the date, the Halloween Half.   Proceeds will benefit local youth & vision projects, scholarships and the Texas Lions Camp.   All Half, 10K & 5K finishers will receive a participation medal.     Entries received on or before October 1, 2026 are guaranteed a t-shirt.  We will try to provide shirts to all participants, but entries received after October 1 are not guaranteed a shirt.   Registration Fees:                            Early (by 9/30/26)            Late (After 9/30/26)     October 30 & 31 Halloween Half       8:00 A.M.                      $75.00                                   $85.00                   $90.00 10K                            8:10 A.M.                      $45.00                                   $50.00                   $55.00 5K                              8:20 A.M.                      $35.00                                   $40.00                   $45.00 1M Fun Run             8:30 A.M.                      $25.00                                   $30.00                   $35.00   Pre-race packet pickup and registration for the Spooktacular will be held on Friday, October 30, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Ag Trust Farm Credit (101 East Road, Stephenville)   Race day registration & packet pickup open at 7:00 AM at the City Park Pavillion.    Halloween Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Awards:  1st place Male & Female, Overall & Masters (50 & over).   1st, 2nd & 3rd Divisional medals in each 5-year incremental bracket.     We're looking forward to a fun day of racing!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Stephenville City Park, Stephenville, TX, 76401

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K1 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick58
Methodology
Heritage18/20

9 years running

Size8/15

~39 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty20/20

35% returning runners

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:23:19

Weather0/10

typical high 78°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

60°

Afternoon (High)

78°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

17 mph

Wind

66%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 273 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.

Most recent

2023

Total finishers

273

Median time

2:11:57

Latest turnout

40

States

3

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:053:25

Turnout by year

2016–2023

'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
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Frequently asked

When is the Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular?

The Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular take place?

It takes place in Stephenville, Texas.

What distances does the Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 1 Miles.

Is the Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular course flat and good for a PR?

The Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular?

HalfRuns has finish records for 273 runners who have completed the Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular.

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