Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:25AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $69.09 - $108.31
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the vibrant Lincoln Park area of Chicago, Cook County! This exciting event takes place at the Diversey Event Space, just across from the Notebaert Nature Museum, and features two thrilling race distances: a half marathon and a 5K.
Join hundreds of enthusiastic runners and walkers of all ages, all decked out in creative costumes, as you compete for fun, prizes, and the chance to win cash in the pre-race Costume Contest. With age group awards in ten-year categories and unique finisher medals for every participant, this event promises to be memorable.
After the race, enjoy autumn treats and Halloween candy while celebrating your achievements at the post-party at Tin Lizzie, where you can savor a free beer and a 20% discount on food. The scenic course winds through Lincoln Park and along Chicago's picturesque Lakefront Trail, providing an unforgettable backdrop for your race day. Don't miss this chance to embrace the Halloween spirit while achieving your running goals—register early, as this event is sure to sell out!
Join hundreds of enthusiastic runners and walkers of all ages, all decked out in creative costumes, as you compete for fun, prizes, and the chance to win cash in the pre-race Costume Contest. With age group awards in ten-year categories and unique finisher medals for every participant, this event promises to be memorable.
After the race, enjoy autumn treats and Halloween candy while celebrating your achievements at the post-party at Tin Lizzie, where you can savor a free beer and a 20% discount on food. The scenic course winds through Lincoln Park and along Chicago's picturesque Lakefront Trail, providing an unforgettable backdrop for your race day. Don't miss this chance to embrace the Halloween spirit while achieving your running goals—register early, as this event is sure to sell out!
Organiser's Description
2024 results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/314344/results/Event/1064593/Results
2024 HM Course Map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5782880713
2024 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, 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 being scheduled for Fleet Feet & Xtra Mile Running as well as on raceday, on site, beginning at 7:15am! Tentative schedule below.
Tuesday 10/21 2-7pm @ Xtra Mile Running (31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194)
Thursday, 10/23, 1-7pm @ Fleet Feet South Loop
Sunday, 10/26, 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+
2024 HM Course Map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5782880713
2024 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, 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 being scheduled for Fleet Feet & Xtra Mile Running as well as on raceday, on site, beginning at 7:15am! Tentative schedule below.
Tuesday 10/21 2-7pm @ Xtra Mile Running (31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194)
Thursday, 10/23, 1-7pm @ Fleet Feet South Loop
Sunday, 10/26, 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. $7.31 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:25AM CDT)
$108.31
8:25am 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. $5.09 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:40AM CDT)
$69.09
8:40am race start Runners encouraged to race in costume! Halloween-themed bib and shirt Matching themed finisher's medal
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