

Stephenville Lions Club Spooktacular
Spooktacular Halloween Half in Stephenville, TX: flat, fun, and community-driven.
Race Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
Stephenville, TX
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
Course
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
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick589 years running
~39 finishers a year
small race — neutral
35% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:23:19
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2016–2023
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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