Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5k
Sunday, October 24, 2027
8:25 AM CDT
Chicago, Illinois
$38.35–$59.55 · 2 races
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 24, 2027, in the vibrant Lincoln Park area of Chicago! This thrilling event invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in either a challenging half marathon or a festive 5K, all while donning their best Halloween costumes. The race kicks off at Diversey Event Space, conveniently located across from the Notebaert Nature Museum, and promises a scenic route that weaves through Lincoln Park and along Chicago's picturesque Lakefront Trail.
Participants can look forward to exciting age group awards given in ten-year ranges, and a chance to win cash prizes in the pre-race Costume Contest, with teams and individuals competing for up to $200 and $100 respectively! After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious autumn treats and Halloween candy, plus a unique finisher's medal that matches your bib and shirt! Don't miss the post-race celebration at Tin Lizzie, where you'll receive a complimentary beer and a 20% discount on food. Be sure to register early as this popular event is expected to sell out!
Participants can look forward to exciting age group awards given in ten-year ranges, and a chance to win cash prizes in the pre-race Costume Contest, with teams and individuals competing for up to $200 and $100 respectively! After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious autumn treats and Halloween candy, plus a unique finisher's medal that matches your bib and shirt! Don't miss the post-race celebration at Tin Lizzie, where you'll receive a complimentary beer and a 20% discount on food. Be sure to register early as this popular event is expected to sell out!
Races
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H^3 Half Marathon
Incl. $4.55 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
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
Register8:25 AM CDT
$59.55
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H^3 5k
Incl. $3.35 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
8:40am race start Runners encouraged to race in costume! Halloween-themed bib and shirt Matching themed finisher's medal
Register8:40 AM CDT
$38.35
Organiser's description
2026 HM Course: plotaroute.com/route/3464960
2026 5km Course: plotaroute.com/route/3471015
2026 results: https://sites.chronotrack.com/event/95473/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 champions will be awarded in ten year categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
2026 5km Course: plotaroute.com/route/3471015
2026 results: https://sites.chronotrack.com/event/95473/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 champions will be awarded in ten year categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
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Location
2611 N Cannon Drive, Chicago, 60614, IL, United States
Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5k
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