Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Raleigh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 13.1: $45 until Oct 17.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
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 7:21 AM, and the 13.1 starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 320 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
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
10K
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:36 or better, the top quarter in 31:01, and half the field in 32:40; the last tenth came in after 46:24.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 48:34 or better, the top quarter in 50:28, and half the field in 56:48; the last tenth came in after 1:02:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 31:17 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 43:33 | 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 34 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 24 to 28 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:40 to 32:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 (+17%) | 32:40 | under 26:36 | 22:57 |
| 2024 | 24 | 35:40 | under 25:45 | 22:38 |
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 51°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 320 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (42)?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 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 North Carolina?
- At $45, entry is about 31 percent below a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
- 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, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 28 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:40 and the winner ran 22:57.
- Where does it start?
- 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614.
From the organizers
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