Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20268:30 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 North Carolina ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in North Carolina runs 2:08:22, about 9:48 a mile, based on 59 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:22 and men in 2:00:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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 results5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:32 or better, the top quarter in 31:04, and half the field in 36:19; the last tenth came in after 44:08.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 59:18 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:20, and half the field in 1:05:18; the last tenth came in after 1:06:46.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 150 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 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 North Carolina?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in North Carolina ($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, 8 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:19 and the winner ran 28:05.
- Where does it start?
- 799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
From the organizers
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