Spooky Sprint- Des Moines
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Polk City, IA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Polk City, Iowa
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1Mile, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Kids Dash, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 179
The Experience
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, 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
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Big Creek State Park, Polk City, IA, 50226
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
1 year running
~49 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
4 timing sources
runners from 8 states
winner 1:38:40
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
61%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 179 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
179
Median time
2:19:23
Latest turnout
95
States
15
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines?
The Spooky Sprint- Des Moines is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines take place?
It takes place in Polk City, Iowa.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1Mile, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Kids Dash, Virtual Race, Volunteer then Run.
Is the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint- Des Moines is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines?
HalfRuns has finish records for 179 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- Des Moines.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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