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Halloween Hustle

Halloween Hustle

Halloween Hustle transforms a lakeside Idaho course into a festive fall celebration.

Race Date

Oct 25, 2026

Location

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Solid Pick57

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Location
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 0.5 Miles, Vicious Virtual Run, 13.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
443

Highlights

Good For

PR Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Halloween Hustle offers a unique blend of seasonal fun and lakeside running in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. This event, now in its fourth year, typically sees around 113 finishers, drawing participants from about seven states.

The course hugs the scenic lakefront, providing a mostly flat and fast path ideal for setting personal bests. Runners can expect a cool, crisp autumn atmosphere, with average race-day temperatures hovering between 39-51°F, perfect for pushing the pace.

Beyond the running, the Halloween Hustle is known for its festive spirit, with participants encouraged to don costumes and enjoy a day filled with candy and community. The event includes a finisher shirt, making it a memorable experience for those seeking a spirited autumn race.

Race-provided description

Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween running along a lakeside Idaho course full of boo-tiful costumes, colorful candy, and having a frightfully fun time!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Finisher Shirt

Start Location

920 W River Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Lake River

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K0.5 MilesVicious Virtual Run13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick57
Methodology
Heritage8/20

4 years running

Size10/15

~116 finishers a year

Momentum2/5

shrinking

Loyalty16/20

16% returning runners

Course & details5/15

5 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 7 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:22:17

Weather8/10

typical high 51°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

39°

Afternoon (High)

51°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 443 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.

Most recent

2024

Total finishers

443

Median time

2:13:03

Latest turnout

113

States

20

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:104:10

Turnout by year

20212024

'21'22'23'24
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Frequently asked

When is the Halloween Hustle?

The Halloween Hustle is held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Halloween Hustle take place?

It takes place in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

What distances does the Halloween Hustle offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 0.5 Miles, Vicious Virtual Run, 13.1 Miles.

Is the Halloween Hustle course flat and good for a PR?

The Halloween Hustle is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Halloween Hustle?

HalfRuns has finish records for 443 runners who have completed the Halloween Hustle.

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