Spooky Sprint - San Antonio
Spooky Sprint offers a Halloween-themed half marathon with custom medals and designer shirts.
Race Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location
- New Braunfels, Texas
- 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
- 109
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spooky Sprint in New Braunfels, Texas, brings a festive Halloween spirit to its half marathon. This annual event, now in its second edition, offers a fun atmosphere for participants of all ages, with a variety of distances including a 5k, 10k, and the half marathon. Runners can expect custom bibs, designer shirts, and unique finisher medals, with treats awaiting at the finish line.
The race aims to be family-friendly, featuring youth-based pricing for shorter distances and a kids' dash. Participants can also opt for a virtual race to earn the same fun swag. While the field size is modest, averaging around 57 finishers, the event draws runners from approximately seven states, with about 15% returning for subsequent editions.
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!
Almost Half Marathon(12 Mile) 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
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Fischer Park, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
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 Pick462 years running
~57 finishers a year
shrinking
15% returning runners
3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 7 states
winner 0:52:54
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
66°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.3"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 109 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
109
Median time
2:16:23
Latest turnout
47
States
9
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spooky Sprint - San Antonio?
The Spooky Sprint - San Antonio is held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Spooky Sprint - San Antonio take place?
It takes place in New Braunfels, Texas.
What distances does the Spooky Sprint - San Antonio 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 - San Antonio course flat and good for a PR?
The Spooky Sprint - San Antonio is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Spooky Sprint - San Antonio?
HalfRuns has finish records for 109 runners who have completed the Spooky Sprint - San Antonio.
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