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Spooky Sprint- Lincoln 2026

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Ashland, Nebraska
Entry fee: From $17
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 18, 20268:00 AM	$36$40 after Sep 28, 2026	–
1 Mile	1 Mile	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$22	–
5K	5K	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$36$40 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$60$66 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Kids Dash	Kids	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$17	–
Spooky Sprint 10K 2027	10K	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$36$40 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Spooky Sprint 5K 2027	5K	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$36$40 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027	Half Marathon	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$60$66 after Sep 28, 2026	–
Volunteer then Run	–	Oct 18, 20268:00 AM	$17	5
Virtual RaceVirtual	–	Oct 18, 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 and Spooky Sprint 10K 2027 and Spooky Sprint 5K 2027: $40 until Oct 17, then $44 until Oct 18.
1 Mile: $22 until Oct 18.
Half Marathon and Spooky Sprint Half Marathon 2027: $66 until Oct 16, then $72 until Oct 18.
Kids Dash and Volunteer then Run: $17 until Oct 18.

Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Nebraska ($60).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Nebraska runs 2:10:59, about 9:59 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:41 and men in 1:58:37.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,070 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE 68003

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.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 18 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 80°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: Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE 68003Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,070 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Oct 18, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Spooky Sprint- Lincoln?: Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $17 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?: At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Nebraska ($60).
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.
Where does it start?: Mahoney State Park, Ashland, NE 68003.