Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis
Indianapolis's Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom medals and designer shirts.
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 58
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in Indianapolis brings a festive, Halloween-themed atmosphere to the half marathon distance. This annual event, first run in 2024, welcomes participants with custom bibs, designer shirts, and unique finisher medals, with youth-based pricing available for shorter distances.
The course is a loop, primarily on paved roads, designed to be flat and fast, offering a good opportunity for personal bests. Runners can expect chip-timing with live results and awards, alongside free photos to capture the race-day memories.
Beyond the race itself, the Spooky Sprint promises delicious treats at the finish line and plenty of fun for the whole family. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows participants to earn the same great swag from any location.
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 11, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
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
Course Map
Quality Score
1 year running
~59 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 11 states
winner 1:31:49
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 58 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
58
Median time
2:16:25
Latest turnout
58
States
11
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis?
The Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis is held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis take place?
It takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.
Is the Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis?
HalfRuns has finish records for 58 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- Indianapolis.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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