Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40)
Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Williamsburg offers a unique out-and-back course with a festive atmosphere.
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 30
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA, provides a unique running experience on a certified out-and-back course. This event, now in its second year, typically draws participants from around three states, offering a chance to test your speed on a course designed for personal bests.
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM from Lois Hornsby Middle School, with packet pickup conveniently located nearby. The half marathon course, a series of out-and-back segments, is designed to be fast, with minimal elevation changes contributing to a flat profile. A generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes ensures that runners of all paces can enjoy the challenge.
Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere, with awards for best costumes adding a playful element to the competition. Finisher medals and event shirts are standard perks, and the event is part of a larger series that awards points for dedicated runners.
Race-provided description
Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. Parking & Start Location Update Please park in the Lois Hornsby Middle School parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the middle school bus loop, where the race will begin.
New start location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cv89KFgQFfA1YCP48All participants must park at Lois Hornsby Middle School: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MyLJQnNEWbW3inM1A 5K & 10K (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645699747 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times. Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645699496 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes. Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
850 Jolly Pond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
2 years running
~15 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 3 states
winner 1:27:30
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 30 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
30
Median time
2:21:56
Latest turnout
15
States
7
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40)?
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40) is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40) take place?
It takes place in Williamsburg, Virginia.
What distances does the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40) course flat and good for a PR?
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 30 runners who have completed the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (40).
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