Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Temple, TX (42) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Temple, Texas
- 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 17, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 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 17.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 17.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Texas runs 2:19:27, about 10:38 a mile, based on 119 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:06 and men in 2:09:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 550 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7325 Prairie View Rd, Temple, TX 76502
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
Half Marathon
Marathon
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Temple, TX (42). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Temple, TX (42)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:04 or better, the top quarter in 24:20, and half the field in 29:11; the last tenth came in after 47:21.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:45:00, and half the field in 1:50:04; the last tenth came in after 2:21:59.
At the 2025 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 4:28:17 or better, the top quarter in 5:14:36, and half the field in 5:41:12; the last tenth came in after 5:51:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:46 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 24:19 |
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 227 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Temple, TX (42) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 11 to 25 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:27 to 29:11.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 (+127%) | 29:11 | under 22:04 | 18:44 |
| 2024 | 11 | 35:27 | under 27:46 | 26:24 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 91°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
- 7325 Prairie View Rd, Temple, TX 76502Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 550 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Temple, TX (42)?
- Saturday, October 17, 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 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Texas ($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, 25 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 29:11 and the winner ran 18:44.
- Where does it start?
- 7325 Prairie View Rd, Temple, TX 76502.
From the organizers
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