Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42)
Mobile's Haunted Half Marathon offers a flat, fast course with a festive costume contest.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Mobile, AL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Mobile, Alabama
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 6
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Haunted Half Marathon in Mobile, Alabama, provides a straightforward racing experience, ideal for those seeking a fast, flat course. This event, now in its second year, is designed to be a PR-friendly opportunity for runners.
The race utilizes an out-and-back course design, repeated multiple times for each distance. With an elevation gain and loss of approximately 0 feet, the half marathon course is a certified fast loop, aiming to facilitate quick finish times. The time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes accommodates a wide range of runners.
Beyond the running, the series encourages a bit of fun with a best costume award, adding a playful element to race day. Finisher medals and shirts are provided, with registration managed exclusively through RunSignup.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. 5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005636311 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. The 10K does the out-and-back four times. Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5990477710 The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
1711 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL, 36609
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
2 years running
~3 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 2:00:58
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
62%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 6 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
6
Median time
2:00:58
Latest turnout
1
States
3
Turnout by year
2024–2025
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Frequently asked
When is the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42)?
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42) is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42) take place?
It takes place in Mobile, Alabama.
What distances does the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42) course flat and good for a PR?
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 6 runners who have completed the Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (42).
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