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
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
Atmosphere
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
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
Solid Pick553 years running
~75 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 2 states
winner 1:31:04
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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