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Spooky Sprint- Dallas

Spooky Sprint- Dallas

The Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom medals and designer shirts.

Race Date

Oct 31, 2026

Location

Garland, TX

Solid Pick55

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location
Garland, Texas
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual, Volunteer THEN Run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
212

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Party FinishGreat MedalGreat Swag

The Experience

The Spooky Sprint in Garland, Texas, transforms into a Halloween celebration for runners. This annual event, now in its third edition, offers a half marathon alongside shorter distances, making it a family-friendly affair.

Runners can expect a flat, fast course, ideal for setting personal bests. The event boasts a median field size of around 75 finishers, with a growing trend and a dedicated 18% repeat-runner loyalty. Participants receive a designer t-shirt and a custom finisher medal, with chip-timing and live results ensuring an accurate race experience.

Beyond the race itself, the Spooky Sprint provides a festive atmosphere with delicious treats at the finish line and opportunities for fun photos. A virtual race option is also available for those who cannot attend in person.

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

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

Audubon Park, Garland, TX, 75043

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

50m1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 MilesVirtualVolunteer THEN Run

Quality Score

Solid Pick55
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size9/15

~75 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty18/20

18% returning runners

Course & details8/15

3 timing sources · 8 photos

National draw2/10

runners from 2 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:31:04

Weather5/10

typical high 70°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

70°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.2"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 212 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

212

Median time

2:28:03

Latest turnout

75

States

9

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:203:35

Turnout by year

20232025

'23'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Spooky Sprint- Dallas?

The Spooky Sprint- Dallas is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Where does the Spooky Sprint- Dallas take place?

It takes place in Garland, Texas.

What distances does the Spooky Sprint- Dallas offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 50m, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Virtual, Volunteer THEN Run.

Is the Spooky Sprint- Dallas course flat and good for a PR?

The Spooky Sprint- Dallas is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Spooky Sprint- Dallas?

HalfRuns has finish records for 212 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint- Dallas.

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