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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens, GA (41)

Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Athens, GA
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., N Oconee Access Rd,, 30605
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run a haunted course this October in Athens, GA, complete with themed medals and encouraged costumes for a festive race day.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Embrace the spirit of the season at the Haunted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in Athens, GA. This October event invites runners to enjoy an out-and-back course, earning points for the US Road Running Race Series. All finishers receive a unique themed medal, and costumes are highly encouraged to add to the festive atmosphere. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the spooky season with a run.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course with multiple loops for longer distances.
  • Receive a special themed medal upon finishing.
  • Embrace the festive spirit by wearing your favorite costume.

Standout details

  • Themed finisher medal
  • Costumes encouraged
  • US Road Running Series points
  • Haunted event theme

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 8, 2021, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 8, 2021, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 8, 2021, 5:03 AM EST · Closes Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

+ 1 more option
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 AM EDT · From $102.70

    Opens Aug 5, 2021, 9:31 AM EDT · Closes Oct 10, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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The course

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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.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447 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/5986319710 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 All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information, go to 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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