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
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
Atmosphere
Course
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/
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Start Location
6900 Two River Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72223, Little Rock, AR, 72223
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
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 Pick523 years running
~152 finishers a year
shrinking
14% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 9 states
winner 1:30:14
typical high 66°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2020–2023
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Race Photos
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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