Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 8:25AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $74.39 - $128.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park! This thrilling event invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to dress up in their best Halloween costumes and join in the festive spirit. Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: a scenic half marathon or a spirited 5K.
Starting at the Diversey Event Space, right across from the Notebaert Nature Museum, the course winds through the picturesque trails of Lincoln Park and along Chicago's stunning Lakefront Trail. With age group awards presented in ten-year categories and enticing prize money for the Costume Contest winners, there's plenty of incentive to get creative and compete! After crossing the finish line, enjoy autumnal treats and festive Halloween candy, plus a unique finisher's medal to commemorate your achievement. Don’t miss the post-race celebration at Tin Lizzie, where you can grab a free beer and enjoy a 20% discount on the food menu. Mark your calendars—this event is sure to sell out, so secure your spot early and join in the Halloween fun!
Starting at the Diversey Event Space, right across from the Notebaert Nature Museum, the course winds through the picturesque trails of Lincoln Park and along Chicago's stunning Lakefront Trail. With age group awards presented in ten-year categories and enticing prize money for the Costume Contest winners, there's plenty of incentive to get creative and compete! After crossing the finish line, enjoy autumnal treats and festive Halloween candy, plus a unique finisher's medal to commemorate your achievement. Don’t miss the post-race celebration at Tin Lizzie, where you can grab a free beer and enjoy a 20% discount on the food menu. Mark your calendars—this event is sure to sell out, so secure your spot early and join in the Halloween fun!
Organiser's Description
2025 results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/314344/results/Event/1099091/Results
The Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km returns this fall to Chicago's Lincoln Park, at a new site! We will be in Diversey Event Space, across the street from Notebaert Nature Museum. 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: For the teams 1st, 2nd win $200 and for individuals 1st, 2nd win $100.
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! Please attend our post party with a free beer at Tin Lizzie in Lincoln Park where they will also be offering 20% discount on their food menu.
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 scheduled for Fleet Feet as well as on raceday, on site, beginning at 7:15am! Schedule shown below.
Saturday, 10/24, 3pm-7pm @ Fleet Feet OLD TOWN
Sunday, 10/25, 7:15-8:35am @ Diversey Event Space (2611 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL)
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+
The Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km returns this fall to Chicago's Lincoln Park, at a new site! We will be in Diversey Event Space, across the street from Notebaert Nature Museum. 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: For the teams 1st, 2nd win $200 and for individuals 1st, 2nd win $100.
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! Please attend our post party with a free beer at Tin Lizzie in Lincoln Park where they will also be offering 20% discount on their food menu.
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 scheduled for Fleet Feet as well as on raceday, on site, beginning at 7:15am! Schedule shown below.
Saturday, 10/24, 3pm-7pm @ Fleet Feet OLD TOWN
Sunday, 10/25, 7:15-8:35am @ Diversey Event Space (2611 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL)
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. $8.45 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:25AM CDT)
$128.45
CLOSED8:25am 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. $5.39 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:40AM CDT)
$74.39
CLOSED8:40am race start Runners encouraged to race in costume! Halloween-themed bib and shirt Matching themed finisher's medal
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