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Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)

Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Raleigh, NC
9300 Deponie Dr, 27614
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Embrace the spirit of the season at this Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, complete with a costume contest and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for

  • Family Friendly

Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, NC, for a spirited run on October 17, 2026. This event embraces the autumn season with a fun, themed atmosphere, inviting runners to enjoy a concrete out-and-back course. Celebrate your finish with a medal and consider showcasing your creativity in the best costume contest. It's a chance to connect with fellow runners in a festive, lighthearted setting.

What to expect

  • Run a concrete out-and-back course for your chosen distance.
  • Earn a finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment.
  • Show off your creativity in the best costume contest.

Standout details

  • Haunted theme
  • Best costume contest
  • Finisher medals
  • Concrete out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 9:00 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 The gate to the park opens at 8 am Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park. This course is concrete. Bathrooms are located by the playground.

5K Course (0.78M) The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) The course is an out-and-back. (2.18M) The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6595247665

Course Time Limit 3:00 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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