Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (40) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Oct 3.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 3.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Florida ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Florida runs 2:18:45, about 10:35 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:25:55 and men in 2:07:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5K
Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (40). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (40)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:14 or better, the top quarter in 28:04, and half the field in 34:03; the last tenth came in after 56:07.
At the 2025 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 5:17:00 or better, the top quarter in 5:36:21, and half the field in 5:38:30; the last tenth came in after 6:20:34.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:05:44 or better, the top quarter in 1:05:58, and half the field in 1:06:11; the last tenth came in after 1:11:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 28:43 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 277 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (40) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 13 to 37 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:25 to 34:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 (+185%) | 34:03 | under 26:14 | 22:39 |
| 2024 | 13 | 36:25 | under 22:48 | 20:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 71°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Ocala, FL (40)?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Florida ($65).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 37 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:03 and the winner ran 22:39.
- Where does it start?
- 4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34472.
From the organizers
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