The Haunted Hustle 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Carthage, Tennessee
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunted Hustle - 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:00 PM | See registration | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Tennessee runs 35:59, about 11:35 a mile, based on 307 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:29 and men in 31:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the The Haunted Hustle - 5K starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
132 Gordonsville Hwy, Carthage, TN 37030
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 85°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
- 132 Gordonsville Hwy, Carthage, TN 37030Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Haunted Hustle 5k?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 132 Gordonsville Hwy, Carthage, TN 37030.
From the organizers
We welcome you to join us for The Haunted Hustle 5k walk/run benefiting the Smith County High School Cheerleading Team! This spooky themed race will take place at Crump Paris Park in Carthage, TN. We invite you to dress in your best costume or favorite spooky gear and kick off the season with us!
Registration, Saturday, October 3rd: 5:30 PM - 5:50 PM
Run Starts: 6:00 PM