Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $40
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Trail Run 10K | 10K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Haunted Trail Run 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Haunted Trail Run Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20269:00 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
- Haunted Trail Run 10K: $45 until Oct 31.
- Haunted Trail Run 5K: $40 until Oct 30.
- Haunted Trail Run Half-Marathon: $65 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Ohio ($67).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Ohio runs 2:48:06, about 12:49 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 3:05:18 and men in 2:35:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:03 AM, and the Haunted Trail Run 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
French Shelter Park, Cincinnati, OH 45237
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)Haunted Trail Run 5K
Haunted Trail Run 10K
Aggregated from official results for Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM?
At the 2025 Haunted Trail Run 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 34:11 or better, the top quarter in 47:03, and half the field in 48:40; the last tenth came in after 1:07:25.
At the 2025 Haunted Trail Run 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 56:43 or better, the top quarter in 59:10, and half the field in 1:12:37; the last tenth came in after 1:25:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 47:40 |
| 20-29 | 46:52 | n/a |
| 30-39 | n/a | 35:59 |
| 40-49 | 1:01:56 | 47:10 |
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 213 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 17 to 59 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:06 to 48:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 (+247%) | 48:40 | under 34:11 | 27:55 |
| 2024 | 17 | 32:06 | under 26:19 | 22:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Ohio trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 47:03, against 32:57 in a typical Ohio trail 5K, so times here run 43 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 75°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
- French Shelter Park, Cincinnati, OH 45237Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Ohio ($67).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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, 59 runners finished the Haunted Trail Run 5K; the median finish was 48:40 and the winner ran 27:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 47:03, against 32:57 in a typical Ohio trail 5K, so times here run 43 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- French Shelter Park, Cincinnati, OH 45237.
From the organizers
Welcome to Alpine Trail Race Series Season 3 (ATRS 3.0)
Race Course:
This is our special event, an annual tradition. The Haunted Trail-themed trail run is filled with extra games for kids and adults alike. Gift cards are given away for the start of the holidays.
The Winner of this series will WIN tickets to fly to China to witness APTRC 2026, and to participate in an ITRA approved 30K trail race. Winners will get to experience a new culture and run at a UNESCO World Heritage site.
ADVENTURE IS WAITING! Let's chase the global trails!
From the local trails of Cincinnati to Global Trails.
5K Race Route
10K Race Route ( 2 Loops of 5K route)