Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Cookeville, Tennessee
- Price $45.00 - $165.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 17th Annual Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the charming city of Cookeville, Tennessee! This exciting Halloween-themed event invites runners and walkers to experience the stunning foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on a scenic loop course. Participants will kick off their race on the beautiful campus of Tennessee Tech University, with the route winding through the vibrant downtown area and into the picturesque rural landscapes just outside the city.
Whether you're up for the challenge of the half marathon, prefer teaming up for the relay, or want to enjoy a shorter distance with the 5K, there's something for everyone. The half marathon features a three-person relay with legs of 4 miles, 4.7 miles, and 4.4 miles, making it the perfect option for those who want to share the fun! With an average October climate of mild temperatures and low rainfall, race day promises to be a delightful experience for all participants. Join us for this spirited celebration of running, community, and the thrill of Halloween!
Whether you're up for the challenge of the half marathon, prefer teaming up for the relay, or want to enjoy a shorter distance with the 5K, there's something for everyone. The half marathon features a three-person relay with legs of 4 miles, 4.7 miles, and 4.4 miles, making it the perfect option for those who want to share the fun! With an average October climate of mild temperatures and low rainfall, race day promises to be a delightful experience for all participants. Join us for this spirited celebration of running, community, and the thrill of Halloween!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 17th annual Haunted Half Marathon, Relay & 5K October 19th! Runners will enjoy seeing the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee, this Halloween-themed race takes runners on a loop course through the small city of Cookeville, where runners and walkers will start the race on the campus of Tennessee Tech University.
From the starting line near the intersection of North Dixie Avenue and B Street on the Tennessee Tech campus, runners head south on what is basically a clockwise loop through the citys downtown and out into some of the more rural areas just outside town.
Runners make their way through mostly city streets and retail shops in the first couple of miles, and then head into more residential neighborhoods in the later miles.
As mentioned above, the Haunted Half Marathon, Relay & 5K is open to both runners and walkers, provided they can reach the finish line within 3.5 hours which means for half-marathon and relay teams theyll need to maintain a pace of 16 minutes per mile or better.
Runners who dont want to cover all 13.1 miles of the race by themselves should know the race also features a three-person relay event. The first leg of the race is 4 miles, followed by the second leg (4.7 miles) and the third leg, which is 4.4 miles.
If you prefer a 5K run, we have that too! 5K runners will start from the same start line and finish line, as well as the first mile of the half marathon.
Entrants must be at least 12 years of age on the day of the race to participate in the half marathon or 10 years of age on the day of the race to participate in the 5k and have a guardian sign the race liability form.
Race Weather & Climate
Located along the Upper Cumberland Plateau of eastern Tennessee, about 80 miles east of Nashville and roughly 100 miles northwest of Knoxville, Cookeville typically sees mild to moderately warm weather in October, while rainfall totals average just over 3.4 inches for the month, making October the citys driest month of the year.
On race day (Oct. 25), the average low is 42oF and the average high is 69oF.
From the starting line near the intersection of North Dixie Avenue and B Street on the Tennessee Tech campus, runners head south on what is basically a clockwise loop through the citys downtown and out into some of the more rural areas just outside town.
Runners make their way through mostly city streets and retail shops in the first couple of miles, and then head into more residential neighborhoods in the later miles.
As mentioned above, the Haunted Half Marathon, Relay & 5K is open to both runners and walkers, provided they can reach the finish line within 3.5 hours which means for half-marathon and relay teams theyll need to maintain a pace of 16 minutes per mile or better.
Runners who dont want to cover all 13.1 miles of the race by themselves should know the race also features a three-person relay event. The first leg of the race is 4 miles, followed by the second leg (4.7 miles) and the third leg, which is 4.4 miles.
If you prefer a 5K run, we have that too! 5K runners will start from the same start line and finish line, as well as the first mile of the half marathon.
Entrants must be at least 12 years of age on the day of the race to participate in the half marathon or 10 years of age on the day of the race to participate in the 5k and have a guardian sign the race liability form.
Race Weather & Climate
Located along the Upper Cumberland Plateau of eastern Tennessee, about 80 miles east of Nashville and roughly 100 miles northwest of Knoxville, Cookeville typically sees mild to moderately warm weather in October, while rainfall totals average just over 3.4 inches for the month, making October the citys driest month of the year.
On race day (Oct. 25), the average low is 42oF and the average high is 69oF.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$80.00
OPENS SOON -
Half Marathon 3-Person Relay
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$165.00
OPENS SOONRound up two of your friends and run the half marathon course as a 3 person relay team. -
VIRTUAL Haunted Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
$55.00
OPENS SOONVirtually run the Haunted Half Marathon anytime between 10/1 and 10/21. -
5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:15AM CDT)
$45.00
OPENS SOON
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