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Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash

Little Rock's Creep N' Crawl offers Halloween-themed fun with a family-friendly half-marathon.

Race Date

Oct 31, 2026

Location

Little Rock, AR

Solid Pick52

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location
Little Rock, Arkansas
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 0.5 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes
Finishers on record
600

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyBeginner FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Party FinishSpectator SupportWell OrganizedGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Creep N' Crawl Half Marathon in Little Rock, Arkansas, offers a unique blend of Halloween festivity and athletic challenge. Recently recognized by USA Today Reader's Choice Awards as a top 10 half-marathon, this event invites runners to don their most creative costumes for a "Howlin' Ghoul Time" at Two Rivers Park.

First run in 2020 and now in its third edition, the race typically sees around 152 finishers, drawing participants from about nine states. While the field size has been shrinking, the event maintains a loyal following, with approximately 14% of runners returning in subsequent years. The course is USATF certified and designed for speed, featuring a net drop of 0.00 m/km and no separation between start and finish, making it a potential PR course.

This family-oriented event also includes a 5K and a Lil' Monsters Kids' Dash, ensuring fun for all ages. The typical race-day weather in late October is pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 50–66°F, making it an ideal setting for a festive and fast race.

Race-provided description

Recently voted one of the top 10 best half-marathons in the nation for 2024 by the USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards, the Creep ‘N Crawl Half/5K & Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness.  Grab the scariest, funniest, wildest, goofiest, most creative costume you can think of and join us at Two Rivers Parks for a Howlin’ Ghoul Time! Part of the Run Local race series. For more information, visit https://creepncrawl.com/

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K0.5 Miles

USATF Certified Course

AR20002WJT · Creep N Crawl Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Solid Pick52
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size11/15

~152 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty14/20

14% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 5 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 9 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:30:14

Weather5/10

typical high 66°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

50°

Afternoon (High)

66°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.3"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 600 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2023

Total finishers

600

Median time

2:33:13

Latest turnout

152

States

17

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:204:20

Turnout by year

20202023

'20'21'23
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Frequently asked

When is the Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash?

The Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash take place?

It takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What distances does the Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 0.5 Miles.

Is the Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash course flat and good for a PR?

The Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

How many people run the Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash?

HalfRuns has finish records for 600 runners who have completed the Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash.

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