Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago
The Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with fun swag and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Race Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Shorewood, IL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location
- Shorewood, Illinois
- 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
- 94
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Shorewood, IL, brings a festive Halloween spirit to its half marathon, offering a fun experience for all ages. This annual event, now in its second year, provides participants with a designer t-shirt and a custom finisher medal, with youth-based pricing available for shorter distances.
The race is chip-timed with live results and awards, ensuring a smooth and competitive experience. Runners can also opt for a virtual race to earn the same great swag. The event aims to be a family-friendly affair, complete with delicious treats at the finish line and plenty of fun activities, making it a memorable day out for participants and their families.
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 an 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 25, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Hammel Woods Route 59 Access, Shorewood, IL, 60404
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
2 years running
~47 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 3 states
winner 1:38:13
typical high 0°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
0°
Afternoon (High)
0°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.0"
Precipitation
0 mph
Wind
0%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 94 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
94
Median time
2:16:20
Latest turnout
48
States
6
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago?
The Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago is held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago take place?
It takes place in Shorewood, Illinois.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago 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 - Greater Chicago course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago?
HalfRuns has finish records for 94 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - Greater Chicago.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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