Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $49 on Oct 10, 2026
- 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 11, 20268:00 AM | $45$49 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $45$49 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $84 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Spooky Sprint 10K 2027 | 10K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $45$49 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint 5K 2027 | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $45$49 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027 | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $84$90 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer then Run | – | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RaceVirtual | – | Oct 11, 20268:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $49 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $45 until Oct 10, then $49 until Oct 11.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Oct 11.
- Half Marathon: $84 until Oct 9, then $72 until Oct 11.
- Kids Dash: $17 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $84, entry is about 29 percent above a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Fort Worth runs 2:19:54, about 10:40 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:31:49 and men in 2:11:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Trinity Park - Shelter 3, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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 (4 years)5k
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results (Foot Forward LLC) for Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 24:49 or better, the top quarter in 30:47, and half the field in 37:16; the last tenth came in after 56:04.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:32:57 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:25, and half the field in 2:19:54; the last tenth came in after 2:59:08.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 54:53 or better, the top quarter in 1:05:32, and half the field in 1:13:12; the last tenth came in after 1:36:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:44 | 18:58 |
| 20-29 | 28:37 | 23:15 |
| 30-39 | 28:09 | 24:29 |
| 40-49 | 28:08 | 25:59 |
| 50-59 | 30:56 | 31:46 |
| 60-69 | 35:29 | 34:18 |
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 314 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 72 to 245 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:04 to 37:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 245 (+8%) | 37:16 | under 24:49 | 17:27 |
| 2024 | 226 (+67%) | 37:44 | under 28:43 | 20:44 |
| 2023 | 135 (+88%) | 38:45 | under 28:48 | 20:00 |
| 2022 | 72 | 32:04 | under 22:07 | 18:51 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:47, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Texas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:57:25, against 2:01:59 in a typical Texas half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: Slower than most Texas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:05:32, against 57:11 in a typical Texas 10K, so times here run 15 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 11 the day usually runs from 65°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 92°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
- Trinity Park - Shelter 3, Fort Worth, TX 76107Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 15, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $49 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $84, entry is about 29 percent above a typical half marathon in Texas, which costs $65 right now.
- 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, 245 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 37:16 and the winner ran 17:27.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:47, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Trinity Park - Shelter 3, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, awesome finisher medal!