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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (42)

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Ocala, FL
4255 SE 58th Ave, 34472
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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A festive, haunted-themed run in Ocala, FL, featuring a costume contest and paved out-and-back courses for multiple distances.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for

  • Family Friendly

Embrace the spirit of the season at the Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M in Ocala, FL. Held in mid-October, this event invites runners to enjoy a unique, themed race on a paved, out-and-back course. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking for a fun, festive run, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere. Don't forget to prepare your most creative outfit for the Best Costume contest. Finisher medals await all participants, with awards and series points for top performers.

What to expect

  • Run a flat, paved out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for longer distances.
  • Compete for awards and series points, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere.
  • Celebrate your finish with a medal and show off your creativity in the Best Costume contest.

Standout details

  • Haunted theme
  • Best Costume contest
  • Finisher Medals
  • Paved out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

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  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 3:46 PM EST · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 29, 2021, 6:28 AM EST · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Flat road course, long distance + warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Road
  • Flat
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information This is a paved course. We will be using Pavilion 1 as our meeting area for packet pickup. Pavilion 1 is the pavilion closest to the parking lot and farthest from the playground. Please plan to meet us there on race morning. Bathrooms are located by the playground.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472606859 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5472608341 The course is an out-and-back (3.275M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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