Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42)
Williamsburg's Haunted Half Marathon offers a flat, fast course with a festive, costume-friendly atmosphere.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA, provides a straightforward race experience on a certified, flat course. Runners can expect a straightforward out-and-back route, making it an ideal setting for those aiming for personal bests or a Boston Qualifier. The race is part of a series that draws participants from across the country, indicating a solid reputation and a steady field trend.
While the course itself is designed for speed, the "Haunted" theme suggests a fun, perhaps costume-friendly, atmosphere. The event is organized by US Road Running, known for its series of races, and offers standard amenities like finisher medals and shirts. With a 3.5-hour time limit, it's accessible for a wide range of runners looking for a well-organized, no-frills event in historic Williamsburg.
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 17, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
850 Jolly Pond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42)?
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42) is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42) take place?
It takes place in Williamsburg, Virginia.
What distances does the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K.
Is the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42) course flat and good for a PR?
The Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (42) is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
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