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
Whether you're aiming to conquer the full 13.1 miles of the half marathon, participate in a fun three-person relay, or prefer a shorter challenge with the 5K, there's something for everyone! The relay consists of three segments of varying distances, making it perfect for friends and families looking to team up. With a friendly atmosphere and a supportive community, this event celebrates fitness and fun, ensuring all participants can cross the finish line within 3.5 hours. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable race day where you can enjoy mild October weather and the festive spirit of Halloween!
Organiser's Description
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 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
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Half Marathon 3-Person Relay
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM CDT)
$165.00
Round 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
Virtually 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
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