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2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton

2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton

Race Date

Oct 24, 2026

Location

Middleton, WI

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Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location
Middleton, Wisconsin
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

The Experience

WHAT IS THE HAUNTED HUSTLE?

The Haunted Hustle is an action packed event with races and activities for the whole family! The fun day starts with the scenic Haunted Hustle Half Marathon Run, followed by a 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Dog Jog, 5K Walk and a Kid’s Run. There is live music at the Finish Line Festival and treats to enjoy. The race start/finish is located at KEVA Sports Center in beautiful Middleton, WI.

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THE MONSTER DASH

8:50 Start

HAUNTED HALF MARATHON

9:00 Start

TERROR 10K RUN

9:10 Start

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K

9:20 Start

THE GREAT PUP-KIN RUN

9:26 Start

ZOMBIE WALK 5K

9:27 Start

Crossing Guards will be located at various intersections on the course that need additional support to keep runners pointed in the right direction and to make vehicles aware of runners. Runners do

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Middleton, WI

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

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Methodology
Heritage20/20

14 years running

Size11/15

~153 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

shrinking

Loyalty15/20

15% returning runners

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw6/10

runners from 10 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:17:37

Weather10/10

typical high 60°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

45°

Afternoon (High)

60°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton?

The 2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Where does the 2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton take place?

It takes place in Middleton, Wisconsin.

What distances does the 2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Haunted Hustle - Middleton is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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