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Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)

Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Boone, NC
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, 28607
Type
RUN
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Run through Boone, NC, in your best costume for a haunted-themed 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon, complete with awards and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Embrace the spirit of the season at the Haunted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in Boone, NC, on October 24, 2026. This event invites runners to celebrate the spooky season with a unique out-and-back course format. Don your most creative costume for a chance to win, and earn a finisher medal for your achievement. With distances up to a full marathon, it's a spirited challenge for various running levels.

What to expect

  • An out-and-back course structure for all distances.
  • Finisher medals await all who complete their chosen distance.
  • Showcase your creativity in the best costume contest.

Standout details

  • Best Costume contest
  • Finisher Medals
  • Series Points available
  • Out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:46 PM EST · Closes Oct 24, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:24 AM EST · Closes Oct 24, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 2:52 PM EST · Closes Oct 24, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

+ 1 more option
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 AM EDT · From $97.40

    Opens Apr 2, 2021, 8:04 PM EDT · Closes Oct 24, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

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The course

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  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 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.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6082729063 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 & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6401735737/ The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 hours.

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

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.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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