Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City
Utah's favorite party run, the HAUNTED Salt Lake City Half Marathon, offers a festive Halloween race down Emigration Canyon.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 0.5 Miles
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 15,648
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The HAUNTED Salt Lake City Half Marathon transforms Emigration Canyon into a festive racecourse each fall. Runners descend 13.1 miles into the city, passing through themed areas like Spook Alley and a graveyard before finishing at Sugar House Park. This event is celebrated as Utah's favorite party run, encouraging costumes for both individual and group contests.
With 14 editions on record, the race typically sees around 1,700 finishers, drawing participants from approximately 25 states. While the field size has trended smaller, about 22% of runners return in subsequent years, indicating a loyal following. The course, largely a net downhill, offers a fast environment for those looking to set personal bests, especially when combined with the typical cool autumn weather.
The event extends the Halloween fun with a 5K race and a Kids Run, making it a comprehensive holiday celebration for all ages. The atmosphere is lively, with a focus on holiday festivities and community engagement, solidifying its reputation as a premier Halloween race series in Utah.
Race-provided description
JOIN US FOR UTAH'S FAVORITE PARTY RUN! Half Marathoners — Get your costumes ready for the individual and group costume contest before racing 13.1 miles down beautiful Canyon into Salt Lake City, through Spook Alley, and the graveyard before crossing the finish line at Sugar House Park. See how fast you can run in your costume in the 5K race! We also have a Kids Run for your little ones under 12! You won’t want to miss the holiday fun festivities at the best Halloween race series in Utah! Can't get enough of all the Halloween festivities? Join us for a 2nd spooky weekend of fun at our HAUNTED Provo race on October 31, 2026!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
HAUNTED Race Shirt
Start Location
TBD, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban, Mountain
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8214 years running
~1,765 finishers a year
shrinking
22% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 25 states
winner 1:09:16
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
53%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 15,648 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
15,648
Median time
2:06:05
Latest turnout
870
States
47
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City?
The Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City take place?
It takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
What distances does the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 0.5 Miles.
Is the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City course flat and good for a PR?
The Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City?
HalfRuns has finish records for 15,648 runners who have completed the Runtastic HAUNTED Salt Lake City.
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