Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Boone, 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 24, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $65 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $90 | – |
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 24.
- 5K: $30 until Oct 24.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Oct 24.
- Marathon: $90 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in North Carolina ($95).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in North Carolina runs 4:12:29, about 9:38 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:30:07 and men in 4:00:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 3,170 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC 28607
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
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:38 or better, the top quarter in 33:41, and half the field in 36:24; the last tenth came in after 1:00:26.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:45 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:49, and half the field in 2:12:27; the last tenth came in after 2:42:25.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 53:16 or better, the top quarter in 55:25, and half the field in 1:08:53; the last tenth came in after 1:19:55.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 71°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
- 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC 28607Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,170 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)?
- Saturday, October 24, 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 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $90, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in North Carolina ($95).
- 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, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 19 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:24 and the winner ran 20:33.
- Where does it start?
- 355 M.L.K. Jr. St, Boone, NC 28607.
From the organizers
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