Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $38.35 - $59.55
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Chicago’s beautiful Lincoln Park! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to don their best Halloween costumes and hit the trails for a thrilling half marathon or a festive 5K. With awards given in ten-year age categories, there’s a chance for everyone to shine, plus a chance to win prize money in the pre-race Costume Contest!
The race courses will take participants along the scenic Lakefront Trail, with the half marathon featuring accurately marked distances and timing splits. Post-race festivities include autumn treats and Halloween candy, and every finisher will receive a coveted H^3 medal to commemorate their achievement. The fun continues at Corcoran's Bar and Grill in Old Town, where participants can enjoy a free beer and celebrate their accomplishments. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the festive spirit while getting active in one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods!
The race courses will take participants along the scenic Lakefront Trail, with the half marathon featuring accurately marked distances and timing splits. Post-race festivities include autumn treats and Halloween candy, and every finisher will receive a coveted H^3 medal to commemorate their achievement. The fun continues at Corcoran's Bar and Grill in Old Town, where participants can enjoy a free beer and celebrate their accomplishments. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the festive spirit while getting active in one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods!
Organiser's Description
2024 results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/314344/results/Event/1064593/Results
HM Course Map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5782880713
5k Course Map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5782901908
The Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km returns this fall to Chicago's Lincoln Park. The event offers race distances of half marathon and 5K with a special Halloween twist! Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities dress in costume and compete for fun and prizes. Age group awards will be given in ten-year age ranges. And there is prize money for the winners of our pre-race Costume Contest! Costume Contest Prize Money: 1st, 2nd - $100 each for individual & group.
After the race, help yourself to some autumn refreshment treats. There will of course be Halloween candy. Every HM & 5k finisher gets a _H^3 MEDAL_ to match your bib and shirt! And a post party with a free beer at Corcoran's Bar and Grill in Old Town!
Course will traverse the trails within Lincoln Park before heading south along Chicago's scenic Lakefront Trail. Course is accurately measured with every mile marked. Timing splits on the HM course at 5km, 10km, 10mi. ***the 10km split has been moved to the TURNAROUND point at 6.55miles***
Participants are encouraged to use public transportation. If you choose to drive, parking is available in the Chicago History Museum lot, or along Cannon Drive.
Packet Pickups are being scheduled for Fleet Feet Oak Park, Fleet Feet Lincoln Square & Xtra Mile Running as well as on raceday, on site, beginning at 7:15am! Schedule below.
Wednesday 10/23 4-6PM @Fleet Feet Oak Park (102 North Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60301)
Thursday, 10/24, 3-7pm @ Fleet Feet Lincoln Square (4762 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)
Saturday, 10/26, 1-4pm @ Xtra Mile Running (31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194)
This event will sell out.
Schedule: 7:15am - PPU and Gear Check open ... 7:45am - Costume Contest Judging at stage ... 8:05am - Costume Winners decided ... 8:30am - HALF MARATHON Start ... 8:45am - 5k Start ... 9:10am - 5k winners ... 10:05am - HM winners ... 12:50pm - Gear Check closed
Age group awards will be given in ten year categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
HM Course Map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5782880713
5k Course Map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5782901908
The Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km returns this fall to Chicago's Lincoln Park. The event offers race distances of half marathon and 5K with a special Halloween twist! Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities dress in costume and compete for fun and prizes. Age group awards will be given in ten-year age ranges. And there is prize money for the winners of our pre-race Costume Contest! Costume Contest Prize Money: 1st, 2nd - $100 each for individual & group.
After the race, help yourself to some autumn refreshment treats. There will of course be Halloween candy. Every HM & 5k finisher gets a _H^3 MEDAL_ to match your bib and shirt! And a post party with a free beer at Corcoran's Bar and Grill in Old Town!
Course will traverse the trails within Lincoln Park before heading south along Chicago's scenic Lakefront Trail. Course is accurately measured with every mile marked. Timing splits on the HM course at 5km, 10km, 10mi. ***the 10km split has been moved to the TURNAROUND point at 6.55miles***
Participants are encouraged to use public transportation. If you choose to drive, parking is available in the Chicago History Museum lot, or along Cannon Drive.
Packet Pickups are being scheduled for Fleet Feet Oak Park, Fleet Feet Lincoln Square & Xtra Mile Running as well as on raceday, on site, beginning at 7:15am! Schedule below.
Wednesday 10/23 4-6PM @Fleet Feet Oak Park (102 North Marion Street Oak Park, IL 60301)
Thursday, 10/24, 3-7pm @ Fleet Feet Lincoln Square (4762 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)
Saturday, 10/26, 1-4pm @ Xtra Mile Running (31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194)
This event will sell out.
Schedule: 7:15am - PPU and Gear Check open ... 7:45am - Costume Contest Judging at stage ... 8:05am - Costume Winners decided ... 8:30am - HALF MARATHON Start ... 8:45am - 5k Start ... 9:10am - 5k winners ... 10:05am - HM winners ... 12:50pm - Gear Check closed
Age group awards will be given in ten year categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Races
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H^3 Half Marathon
Incl. $4.55 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$59.55
OPENS SOON8:30am race start Runners encouraged to race in costume! Halloween-themed bib and shirt Matching themed finisher's medal Timing splits at 5k, 10k-ish, 10M -
H^3 5k
Incl. $3.35 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$38.35
OPENS SOON8:45am race start Runners encouraged to race in costume! Halloween-themed bib and shirt Matching themed finisher's medal
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