Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville
Fayetteville's Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom swag and a festive finish.
Race Date
Oct 4, 2026
Location
Fayetteville, AR
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer Then Run, Virtual Race
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 66
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Fayetteville, Arkansas, transforms the racecourse into a Halloween celebration, inviting runners of all ages to partake in the festivities. This annual event, now in its second edition, offers a half marathon alongside shorter distances, ensuring a family-friendly atmosphere.
Runners can expect a flat, fast course, ideal for achieving personal bests, with chip timing providing live results. The event draws participants from approximately seven states, creating a diverse field eager to embrace the holiday spirit. Beyond the race itself, the Spooky Sprint boasts excellent swag, including designer shirts and custom medals for half marathoners, 10k, and 5k participants, with special youth pricing available for younger runners.
The finish line promises a delightful reward with delicious treats and a festive atmosphere. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows participation from anywhere, ensuring everyone can earn the coveted finisher swag. The event is designed to be a fun-filled experience, making it a memorable race day for the entire family.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
TBD, Fayetteville, AR, 72703
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
2 years running
~33 finishers a year
small race — neutral
3% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:37:48
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
62%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 66 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
66
Median time
2:13:08
Latest turnout
32
States
12
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville?
The Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville is held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville take place?
It takes place in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer Then Run, Virtual Race.
Is the Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville?
HalfRuns has finish records for 66 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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