Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Des Moines, IA (41)
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $33.80 - $102.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
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Event summary
Join us for the thrilling Haunted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon (13.1M), and Marathon (26.2M) on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the vibrant city of Des Moines, Iowa! Kick off your Halloween festivities with a morning of fun and fitness as runners of all levels take on these exciting race distances. The event begins at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes before the race.
Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course, with the 5K featuring one loop and the 10K completing two loops. For the half marathoners and marathoners, the course offers a more challenging experience with four and eight loops, respectively. A generous time limit of 6 hours ensures everyone can embrace the spirit of the race. Plus, all finishers will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement. Don your best costume for a chance to win the Best Costume award and make this event a memorable one! Don’t miss out on the fun—register today and get ready to run in the heart of Des Moines!
Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course, with the 5K featuring one loop and the 10K completing two loops. For the half marathoners and marathoners, the course offers a more challenging experience with four and eight loops, respectively. A generous time limit of 6 hours ensures everyone can embrace the spirit of the race. Plus, all finishers will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement. Don your best costume for a chance to win the Best Costume award and make this event a memorable one! Don’t miss out on the fun—register today and get ready to run in the heart of Des Moines!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bathrooms https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMdTCVYMQfSgAAZp6
Parking near start https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uJvLqbPSFxA8Wke8
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6713230542/
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 & MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6657429743/
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
6 hours.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.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 [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:00 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bathrooms https://maps.app.goo.gl/NMdTCVYMQfSgAAZp6
Parking near start https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uJvLqbPSFxA8Wke8
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6713230542/
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 & MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6657429743/
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
6 hours.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.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 [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, 50320, IA, United States
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