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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Winston-Salem, NC (42)

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

Location
Winston-Salem, NC
285 Meadowlark Dr, 27106
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run a haunted course this October in Winston-Salem, NC. Choose your challenge from 5K to marathon and show off your best costume.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Embrace the spirit of the season at the Haunted 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in Winston-Salem, NC. Scheduled for October 17, 2026, this event invites runners to enjoy a unique out-and-back course experience. With distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon, it offers a challenge for various fitness levels. Don't forget to prepare your most creative attire for the Best Costume award, adding a playful touch to your race day.

What to expect

  • An out-and-back course design for all distances.
  • Finisher medals for all participants.
  • A chance to win an award for the best costume.

Standout details

  • Haunted theme
  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher medals
  • 5K, 10K, Half, and Full Marathon options

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 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

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Steady Effort

longer distance

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
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/6687101419/ 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/5984122486/ 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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