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Spooky Sprint - Chattanooga 2026

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Entry fee: From Free
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
10K	10K	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$38$42 after Sep 28, 2026	–
1/2 Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$66$72 after Sep 28, 2026	–
1 Mile	1 Mile	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$22	–
5K	5K	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$38$42 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Kids Dash	Kids	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$17	–
Running Buddy Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	Free	–
Spooky Sprint 10K 2027	10K	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$38$42 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Spooky Sprint 5K 2027	5K	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$38$42 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027	Half Marathon	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$66$72 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Volunteer then Run	–	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$17	5
Virtual RaceVirtual	–	Oct 17, 20268:00 AM	$42	–

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 and 5K: $42 until Oct 15, then $46 until Oct 17.
1/2 Marathon: $72 until Oct 14, then $78 until Oct 17.
1 Mile: $22 until Oct 17.
Kids Dash: $17 until Oct 17.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $66, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Tennessee ($65).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Chattanooga runs 2:13:50, about 10:13 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:01 and men in 2:04:30.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:47 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, Chattanooga, TN 37406

Directions to the start

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

5K

finishers

36:48

median (11:52 /mi)

19:21

winning time

62% / 38%

women / men

Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

1/2 Marathon

finishers

2:25:53

median (11:08 /mi)

1:30:09

winning time

43% / 57%

women / men

10K

finishers

59:03

median (9:31 /mi)

36:48

winning time

60% / 40%

women / men

Aggregated from official results (USA Race Timing & Event Management) for Spooky Sprint - Chattanooga. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Spooky Sprint - Chattanooga?

At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:32 or better, the top quarter in 31:46, and half the field in 36:48; the last tenth came in after 46:01.

At the 2025 1/2 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:35:45 or better, the top quarter in 2:01:42, and half the field in 2:25:53; the last tenth came in after 2:45:45.

At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 44:44 or better, the top quarter in 52:05, and half the field in 59:03; the last tenth came in after 1:12:11.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
Age	Women	Men
Under 20	n/a	28:30
20-29	32:56	n/a
30-39	30:23	36:46
40-49	40:41	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.

EventFinish timeGenderAge group

How fast is it?

Slower than most Tennessee 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:46, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 7 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 17 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 81°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: Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, Chattanooga, TN 37406Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 780 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Spooky Sprint - Chattanooga?: Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?: At $66, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Tennessee ($65).
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?: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?: In 2025, 55 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:48 and the winner ran 19:21.
Is it a fast course?: The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:46, against 29:41 in a typical Tennessee 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
Where does it start?: Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, Chattanooga, TN 37406.